Senior Production Accountant

McGillivray Entertainment Media

Location: Toronto, ON (Hybrid – 3 days/week in office)
Type: Full-Time
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This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced Senior Production Accountant to join a dynamic and growing television production company as part of our Finance team. This role is ideal for someone who thrives in a creative environment, has strong analytical and problem-solving skills, and is looking to grow their career in television production accounting in a supportive and team-oriented environment.

As the Senior Production Accountant, you’ll oversee the financial management of assigned productions from prep through post, as a collaborative business partner working closely with producers, line producers, and corporate finance.

Responsibilities:
• Provide direct support to production teams by managing day-to-day accounting activities for multiple television productions, including cost reporting, forecasting, and reconciliations
• Prepare and review production cost reports and provide analysis of performance vs budget
• Work closely with production teams to ensure accurate coding and timely processing of invoices and payroll
• Manage production bank accounts, credit cards, and petty cash reconciliations
• Ensure compliance with internal controls, funding agency requirements, and audit readiness
• Liaise with external stakeholders including funders, auditors, and tax credit consultants
• Assist with interim and final production financing and tax credit reporting
• Support onboarding and supervision of junior accounting staff as needed

Qualifications:
• 7+ years of experience in production accounting, ideally within television or film
• Strong knowledge of production finance workflows and reporting practices; strong attention to detail
• Proficiency in QuickBooks, Excel
• Highly organized with ability to prioritize and manage multiple productions simultaneously
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills
• Experience with Canadian funding bodies and tax credit programs considered a strong asset
• Completion of or active enrollment in the CPA designation
• Post-secondary education in Accounting, Finance, or a related field

What We Offer:
• A collaborative and creative work environment
• Hybrid work structure (3 days in office, 2 remote)
• Opportunities for growth and advancement
• Competitive salary and benefits package

Please submit your resume and a brief cover letter outlining your relevant experience to jobs@meminc.ca with the subject line “Senior Production Accountant Application.”

We are an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering a diverse, inclusive, and respectful workplace where everyone feels valued and supported. We welcome and encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds and lived experiences, and we are dedicated to building a team that reflects a broad range of perspectives and strengths.

We are committed to providing an accessible recruitment process and work environment in accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). If you require accommodation at any stage of the recruitment process, please let us know.