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Village Sound Inc. is seeking a controller to join our dynamic team in the digital content creation industry. Our clients range from television production companies to advertising agencies and while prior knowledge of these industries is considered an asset, familiarity with these sectors is not mandatory.
If you’re interested in becoming part of our team, we want to hear from you! Please include a resume accompanied by a cover letter to info AT villagesound DOT ca
Top candidates will have…
- A professional accounting designation, and significant experience (5+ years) leading the finance function in a range of small and mid-sized organizations.
- Experience in contracting and negotiating with a variety of stakeholders such as customers, suppliers/distribution and partners
- Knowledge/experience in finance, accounting, budgeting, tax, audit, human resources/payroll and corporate governance
- The ability to evaluate accounting systems and controls, produce analysis and forecasts
Job Duties/Key Responsibilities
- Accounts receivable – invoicing clients, following-up on old accounts, facilitate International accounts receivable (ex. W8-Ben, wire transfer info)
- Accounts payable – pay and log bills/credit cards/rent, pay and log talent and suppliers, pay and log manager’s fees to PHI
- Log inter-company transactions, shareholder loans, etc.
- Administer and monitor health plan
- HST – working with bookkeepers, paying quarterly remittances
- Payroll – approving payroll, adjusting for unpaid days, etc.
- Monitor employee PTO (vacation, sick days, days in lieu etc.)
- Manage on-boarding of new employees – interviews, job documents, email address, etc.
- Manage termination of employees – ROE, etc.
- Manage employee reviews
- Managing employees – fielding requests, ensuring team follows procedures
- Enacting procedures, policies and legal guidelines – create policies, implement policies and enforce policies
- Create an annual budget – expenses, revenue projections, etc.
- Supporting the senior management team with business analysis – create reports – projections, in-depth analysis for management and accounting purposes, monthly, quarterly, annually or as requested.
- Providing quarterly rolling cash flow forecast updates
- Work with bookkeepers and accountants for company year-ends
- Supporting the company in its ongoing expansion and assisting with the setup of inter-provincial organizational structures in a tax compliant manner.
- Management of Insurance, Taxation, and representing the Company with applicable Regulatory authorities
Flexible Language Requirement:
- French not required, but is a bonus
Schedule:
- 9-5 Monday to Friday
Experience:
- Corporate finance: 5 years (required)
- Familiarity with Quickbooks Online, Hubdocs, Wagepoint
License/Certification:
- CPA or CFA
Bonus:
- Fluent in french
- Driver’s license
- Experience in the advertising, television, film or video game industries
What we’re looking for:
- Excellent communicator with high emotional intelligence and the ability to create positive team culture
- Highly organized with rigorous attention to detail
- Adapts well to change and an innovative problem solver that thrives in a constantly evolving industry
- High degree of competency with the following Software and a love of technology:
- Microsoft Office and Google Suite. Particularly Excel and Google Sheets
- Project tracking software such as Jira, Trello, Favro or similar
Job Type: Full-time
Salary: $33,389.89-$63,400.01 per year
Benefits:
- Casual dress
- Dental care
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision care
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Halifax, NS: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Halifax, NS
