With over 50 years of history as a global innovator in entertainment technology, IMAX is the gold standard in immersive entertainment. We are the go-to, end-to-end premium technology platform for the world’s greatest filmmakers and creators — giving them the tools to realize their visions to the fullest.
As a result, IMAX attracts the most skilled and accomplished professionals in entertainment and technology. Our global teams merge technical, creative and operational expertise, deep industry relationships spanning the world, and an agile, entrepreneurial approach that prioritizes quality and innovation.
Our success is driven by our people. We cultivate our unique culture by fostering strong team connections, recognizing and rewarding excellence, and creating a workplace that empowers success. By working together in service of our mission, we push the limits of human imagination and transcend the ordinary.
Job Description:
About the Role
Reporting to the Manager, Financial Accounting, this role is primarily responsible for the accounting and reconciliation of IMAX’s North American and International payroll and stock-based compensation transactions, supporting the accounting and administration of IMAX Global Commission Plan and managing the consolidated group of IMAX intercompany reconciliations across all Finance sub-departments (i.e. A/R, A/P, Corporate Accounting, Inventory, Film, Tax and others)
What you’ll be doing
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Record and process accounting entries for international payroll, including accruals and expatriate arrangements.
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Prepare and review monthly payroll account reconciliations.
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Manage the accounting for fringe benefits, including monthly accruals, quarterly accrual-to-actual analysis, and review of fringe benefit accrual rates by pay group.
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Responsible for Joint Venture and international cross-country payroll & benefits rebills.
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Assist the Manager, Financial Accounting in managing the Global Commission Plan by preparing monthly commission signings, accruals, quarterly reconciliations, salesperson statements, and quarterly commission payments.
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Compile executive summaries for variance analysis related to payroll and staff costs.
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Ensure SOX compliance across all payroll accounting processes.
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Foster strong partnerships with HR Payroll, Benefits teams, and Business Partners.
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Prepare, analyze, and distribute a detailed intercompany report to the finance department for the consolidated group of companies.
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Coordinate and align financial transactions with business units to ensure accurate and timely reporting of intercompany transactions and balances.
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Conduct ad-hoc analysis and reporting as needed.
What we’re looking for
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Post-secondary degree in business, accounting, finance, or equivalent
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Designated CPA preferred
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Minimum of 3-5 years of financial/corporate accounting experience preferred
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Working knowledge of SAP preferred
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Strong computer skills at the intermediate to advanced level in Excel preferred
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Payroll experience including accounting and reconciliations of payroll and benefits considered an asset
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Experience with Shareworks, Workiva and Workday considered an asset
At IMAX, you will be part of a culture built on respect – we are committed to creating a welcoming and diverse atmosphere across our organization.
For consideration, please apply online. We thank all applicants for their interest in IMAX but only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
IMAX will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, or arrest or conviction records, in a manner consistent with applicable state and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles’ Fair Change Initiative For Hiring Ordinance, the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers, and the California Fair Chance Act, where applicable.
