Job Description

Are you creative, dynamic and passionate? Do you like to think outside of the box and find new ways to achieve your goals? Corus Entertainment has an exciting opportunity for you. If you have a passion for excellence, and would like to work for Corus Entertainment, we encourage you to apply.

Division: News Executives

Work Status: Full Time

Location: Toronto, ON - Downtown (Hybrid)

About the Role

Corus Audio has an exciting opportunity for a Business Manager, Regional based out of our Downtown Toronto office. Reporting to the Senior Regional Business Manager, the successful candidate will be responsible for budgeting & forecasting OPEX, assisting with the full cycle financial statement close process, and leading a team of accountants and operations staff for 17 radio stations in the GTA and Southwestern Ontario, along with the completion of special projects as required.

You'll be working on things like:

• Be an integral leader on the team to manage the financial & operational management of 17 radio stations, in the GTA and Southwestern Ontario
• Review and prepare monthly forecasts and annual budgets for 17 radio stations in collaboration with program directors and other members of management
• Monitor, identify and communicate to management financial variances that require action and follow-up
• Be the finance authorization on invoices, expense reports and other expenses for the stations
• Manage, engage and develop a team of accountants and operations staff
• Review and prepare journal entries and balances sheet reconciliations monthly, quarterly and annually by following accounting standards, principles and regulations
• Review and prepare monthly/quarterly/annual management reports for local and senior management
• Assist with auditor inquires and the preparation of annual CRTC returns
• Manage multiple market Contra activity

If you have the following...we want to hear from you!

• Post-secondary education in Accounting/Business Administration
• Accounting designation considered an asset
• Minimum 4 years of relevant experience in accounting, finance and/or business operations, with experience in the media industry an asset
• Knowledge of accounting principles and practices
• Creative and analytical thinker, problem solver, with attention to detail and accuracy
• Proven management and leadership skills
• Mature, effective written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills
• Experience with Great Plains, Wide Orbit or Adaptive Planning an asset
• Strong Microsoft Office Skills, including Outlook and Word and advanced skills in Excel

• A positive, energetic, friendly style enabling the successful candidate to deal with challenges in a professional manner
• Ability to work in a rapidly changing, dynamic environment
• Ability to manage multiple project and to prioritize effectively
• Willingness to innovate, explore new ideas and acquire new skills

Why Corus?

Corus is a driving force in the media industry with a diverse portfolio of strong brands that entertain and inform audiences through great storytelling and compelling content, reaching millions of people around the world every day.

We have a passionate drive to connect with the world around us: to express, to share, to be part of people's lives. Walk around our offices, our stations, our studios across the country and you'll feel it. You'll see it in action.

You'll see it in the open communication and the approachability of our people. You'll see it in our care for quality work and the interest in new, creative solutions. You'll see it in how we work with external partners, and how we care about our communities. These are all core to the values we commit to living each and every day - Win Together, Think Beyond, Make It Happen, Learn Every Day, Show We Care. Our values describe what makes us, and our workplace pretty unique - and amazing.

At Corus we value and actively involve the full range of what makes people unique in order to create a strong and innovative company where amazing people thrive. A company where people have the full opportunity to show their unique value and develop their potential. We strongly encourage applications from Indigenous peoples, people of colour, people with disabilities, people from all gender and sexually diverse communities and people with intersectional identities.

Corus is also committed to providing accommodations throughout the interview and employment process. If you require an accommodation, we will work with you to meet your needs.

How to Apply

If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now'.

*No phone calls please. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.