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Back Office / Data Entry
Head of Financial Information
Back Office / Data Entry
#780769
Remote / WFH
Cirque du Soleil
Job Description
Head of Financial Information
Finance and Accounting
Permanent Position
Since 1984, Cirque du Soleil Entertainment Group has been focusing on ever more creative and magical work in order to constantly push the limits of the imagination and surprise spectators! Innovation and creativity are at the heart of our shows and will continue to transcend our upcoming productions around the world.
So don't wait any longer and join the Cirque adventure! You will meet ambitious people and people passionate about the world of entertainment!
Life at the Circus is all about sharing our passion and creating wonder alongside talented colleagues, all at breakneck speed. Boldness and curiosity are part of our DNA and we hope they’re part of yours, too. Together, we work hard, juggle priorities, and sometimes change course, all while having a lot of fun. Above all, we dare to reinvent ourselves and take on new challenges.
As Head of Financial Information, you will report directly to the Vice President of Finance and provide operational oversight of the team responsible for producing consolidated financial reports. You will oversee the consolidation of results, the preparation of consolidated and statutory financial statements, and the preparation of documents for senior management, the audit committee, the board of directors, shareholders, and creditors, as well as the coordination of external audits. You will also ensure the quality of financial disclosures and the robustness of controls, in collaboration with the finance, FP&A, treasury, tax, and legal teams, as well as other internal business partners.
You will be responsible for:
Supervising the team and overseeing the production of monthly, quarterly, and annual consolidated financial reports, ensuring quality, accuracy, adherence to deadlines, and compliance with applicable standards;
Coordinating the consolidation of financial results across multiple entities, currencies, and jurisdictions, as well as the preparation of consolidated and statutory financial statements and related notes;
Coordinating external audits of consolidated and statutory financial statements, including planning deliverables, ensuring the quality of audit files, and following up on requests;
Prepare and review analyses and documents for presentations to senior management, the audit committee, and the board of directors, including significant variances, accounting judgments, presentation issues, and key messages;
Contribute to US GAAP technical research and ensure the maintenance of policies, procedures, internal controls, and governance mechanisms related to consolidated deliverables;
Serve as a key partner to the finance, FP&A, treasury, tax, legal, corporate accounting, business units, and other functions to ensure the consistency, quality, and integrity of financial data and deliverables;
Contribute to the continuous improvement of the closing and consolidation cycle, including the optimization of processes, documentation, automation, and data quality control;
Collaborate with the financial systems team to ensure the integrity of consolidation data and the effectiveness of the tools used;
Develop, engage, and support the team, while promoting the sharing of financial and accounting knowledge within the organization.
We’d like to meet with you if you have:
A CPA designation and more than ten (10) years of experience in financial reporting, financial disclosure, consolidation, or the preparation of external financial reports, ideally within a large international company or a complex environment;
In-depth knowledge of U.S. GAAP, financial reporting requirements, consolidation, and environments involving multiple entities, currencies, and jurisdictions;
A proven ability to analyze complex accounting issues, exercise sound professional judgment, and clearly communicate their impact on financial statements and disclosures;
Relevant experience in supervising, coordinating, and developing finance teams, including setting priorities, coordinating deliverables, and engaging and developing talent;
Proficiency with consolidation, disclosure, and ERP tools, including SAP, Longview, and Workiva, is a plus;
Attention to detail, a strong sense of responsibility, the ability to solve complex problems under tight deadlines, and excellent command of French and English, both spoken and written.
We were born from an eclectic troop of performers. Come live the experience of being yourself every day to create the extraordinary. To keep pace with the creation, production and distribution of our products, our employer proposal is unique. HERE IS AN OVERVIEW
A stimulating environment that will allow you to put all your creativity to good use
Beautiful office spaces for our 4 days presence/week policy with 2 cafeterias, access to a gym, unique pieces of art, the Frederick-Back Park as our backyard, and much more.
A culture focused on the development of fair practices and unifying events
Professional growth focused on high-quality projects to propel your career
A group insurance program, RRSPs and other benefits that we will be happy to present to you
Personalized support adapted to your professional ambitions.
Cirque du Soleil Entertainment Group is committed to creating and maintaining an accessible and inclusive workplace. Proud ambassador of equality in employment, Cirque du Soleil Entertainment Group is committed to eliminating discrimination based on age, skin color, origins, religion, sex, ****** orientation and any other characteristic. Neutral and inclusive writing is now preferred for all new job postings.
Finance and Accounting
Permanent Position
Since 1984, Cirque du Soleil Entertainment Group has been focusing on ever more creative and magical work in order to constantly push the limits of the imagination and surprise spectators! Innovation and creativity are at the heart of our shows and will continue to transcend our upcoming productions around the world.
So don't wait any longer and join the Cirque adventure! You will meet ambitious people and people passionate about the world of entertainment!
Life at the Circus is all about sharing our passion and creating wonder alongside talented colleagues, all at breakneck speed. Boldness and curiosity are part of our DNA and we hope they’re part of yours, too. Together, we work hard, juggle priorities, and sometimes change course, all while having a lot of fun. Above all, we dare to reinvent ourselves and take on new challenges.
As Head of Financial Information, you will report directly to the Vice President of Finance and provide operational oversight of the team responsible for producing consolidated financial reports. You will oversee the consolidation of results, the preparation of consolidated and statutory financial statements, and the preparation of documents for senior management, the audit committee, the board of directors, shareholders, and creditors, as well as the coordination of external audits. You will also ensure the quality of financial disclosures and the robustness of controls, in collaboration with the finance, FP&A, treasury, tax, and legal teams, as well as other internal business partners.
You will be responsible for:
Supervising the team and overseeing the production of monthly, quarterly, and annual consolidated financial reports, ensuring quality, accuracy, adherence to deadlines, and compliance with applicable standards;
Coordinating the consolidation of financial results across multiple entities, currencies, and jurisdictions, as well as the preparation of consolidated and statutory financial statements and related notes;
Coordinating external audits of consolidated and statutory financial statements, including planning deliverables, ensuring the quality of audit files, and following up on requests;
Prepare and review analyses and documents for presentations to senior management, the audit committee, and the board of directors, including significant variances, accounting judgments, presentation issues, and key messages;
Contribute to US GAAP technical research and ensure the maintenance of policies, procedures, internal controls, and governance mechanisms related to consolidated deliverables;
Serve as a key partner to the finance, FP&A, treasury, tax, legal, corporate accounting, business units, and other functions to ensure the consistency, quality, and integrity of financial data and deliverables;
Contribute to the continuous improvement of the closing and consolidation cycle, including the optimization of processes, documentation, automation, and data quality control;
Collaborate with the financial systems team to ensure the integrity of consolidation data and the effectiveness of the tools used;
Develop, engage, and support the team, while promoting the sharing of financial and accounting knowledge within the organization.
We’d like to meet with you if you have:
A CPA designation and more than ten (10) years of experience in financial reporting, financial disclosure, consolidation, or the preparation of external financial reports, ideally within a large international company or a complex environment;
In-depth knowledge of U.S. GAAP, financial reporting requirements, consolidation, and environments involving multiple entities, currencies, and jurisdictions;
A proven ability to analyze complex accounting issues, exercise sound professional judgment, and clearly communicate their impact on financial statements and disclosures;
Relevant experience in supervising, coordinating, and developing finance teams, including setting priorities, coordinating deliverables, and engaging and developing talent;
Proficiency with consolidation, disclosure, and ERP tools, including SAP, Longview, and Workiva, is a plus;
Attention to detail, a strong sense of responsibility, the ability to solve complex problems under tight deadlines, and excellent command of French and English, both spoken and written.
We were born from an eclectic troop of performers. Come live the experience of being yourself every day to create the extraordinary. To keep pace with the creation, production and distribution of our products, our employer proposal is unique. HERE IS AN OVERVIEW
A stimulating environment that will allow you to put all your creativity to good use
Beautiful office spaces for our 4 days presence/week policy with 2 cafeterias, access to a gym, unique pieces of art, the Frederick-Back Park as our backyard, and much more.
A culture focused on the development of fair practices and unifying events
Professional growth focused on high-quality projects to propel your career
A group insurance program, RRSPs and other benefits that we will be happy to present to you
Personalized support adapted to your professional ambitions.
Cirque du Soleil Entertainment Group is committed to creating and maintaining an accessible and inclusive workplace. Proud ambassador of equality in employment, Cirque du Soleil Entertainment Group is committed to eliminating discrimination based on age, skin color, origins, religion, sex, ****** orientation and any other characteristic. Neutral and inclusive writing is now preferred for all new job postings.
