Job Description

About the Company
Our client is an established media, production, and brand licensing company. They are looking for a VP, Group Controller to join their growing team!
Why Work Here

• Join one of the leaders in the media production and licensing space
• Fantastic workplace flexibility with hybrid work arrangement
• Work with colleagues who will recognize your talents and encourage your professional growth and development
• Work environment that promotes creativity and individuality

About the Opportunity

• Oversee day-to-day operational accounting at the group level
• Manage the financial close process, coordinating deliverables with the business units and ensuring accuracy and timeliness of all group-level reporting
• Lead improvements to and develop new processes and procedures to leverage technology and facilitate aggregation of information for consolidation and disclosures
• Lead the external audit process, acting as the primary liaison with auditors and ensuring the group's financial statements are audit-ready
• Oversee the end-to-end AP process, including vendor management, invoice approvals, payment processing, and reconciliation
• Implement and monitor internal controls to prevent fraud and ensure compliance with company policies
• Manage AR operations, including billing, collections, credit management, and cash application
• Monitor aging reports and drive initiatives to optimize working capital and reduce days sales outstanding
• Oversee group cash flow, liquidity management, and short-term investments
• Oversee cash flow forecasts, monitor bank relationships, and ensure optimal utilization of banking facilities
• Support foreign currency and risk management strategies as required
• Lead the group's budgeting and forecasting processes, providing insights and variance analysis to senior management
• Support strategic decision-making with financial modeling and scenario analysis
• Manage, mentor, and develop finance teams across Accounting, AP, AR, and Treasury functions, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and high performance

About You

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, Finance, or related field, and CPA or equivalent professional qualification
• Minimum of 10-15 years of experience in financial management roles, including direct oversight of AP, AR, and Treasury in a complex, multi-entity environment
• Strong technical accounting knowledge and up-to-date understanding of GAAP/IFRS and regulatory requirements
• Proven leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills
• Prior experience in a related industry would be a strong asset

Salary Range
Highly competitive compensation package which includes (Base, Bonus, RRSP)
$190,000 - $220,000/year depending on candidate experience
How to Apply
Click the "Apply Now" button and follow the instructions to submit your resume. Please know that we only accept documents in MS Word or Rich Text formats.
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You must currently reside within the Greater Toronto Area and be permitted to work in Canada to be considered for this opportunity. A recruiter will be in touch with you if your profile meets our client's requirements for this role.