Interim Finance Manager (6-Month Maternity Leave Contract)

Overview

This role provides maternity leave coverage from November 9, 2026 – April 30, 2027 (temporary / fixed-term contract). The position is remote (US/Canada) and reports to the EVP, Head of Finance.

The organization is seeking an Interim Finance Manager to ensure continuity across corporate finance functions, including financial reporting, month-end close, consolidations, and management reporting during the leave period. The successful candidate will transition into the role with well-documented processes, established reporting frameworks, and existing forecasting and budgeting templates.

Responsibilities

Financial Close & Reporting

• Manage month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close processes in accordance with US GAAP.
• Prepare and review account reconciliations, supporting schedules, and financial documentation.
• Maintain appropriate controls, documentation, and review trails to support reporting accuracy and integrity.
• Prepare weekly and monthly management reporting packages and financial dashboards for senior leadership.
• Support variance analysis, KPI reporting, and performance management reporting.

Consolidations & Multi-Entity Reporting

• Manage multi-entity and multi-currency financial reporting and consolidations, including entities operating in CAD, EUR, and GBP.
• Ensure accurate and timely consolidation of financial results.
• Support reporting requirements associated with various productions, entities, and business activities.

Corporate & Stakeholder Reporting

• Prepare and issue royalty reporting across the licensing portfolio.
• Support investor, ownership, and stakeholder reporting requirements.
• Prepare ad hoc financial analysis and reports requested by senior leadership and external partners.
• Support month-end and supplemental reporting for various IP, including adherence to listed-company reporting deadlines.

Budgeting, Forecasting & Analysis

• Deliver the 2027 budget, building on the existing model and assumptions.
• Prepare financial analysis to support leadership understanding of business performance, trends, and variances.
• Maintain and utilize existing financial reporting and planning tools, including automated reporting processes.

Tax & Compliance

• Prepare US & Canada tax filings and coordinate with external tax advisors regarding corporate tax requirements.
• Assist with financial compliance and other reporting requests as needed.
• Conduct or support technical accounting research and documentation related to US GAAP requirements.

Team & Business Support

• Partner with the EVP of Finance and the Finance team to ensure continuity of financial operations throughout the maternity leave period.
• Provide cross-functional financial support and respond to reporting and analysis requests from senior management.
• Maintain confidentiality and exercise sound judgment when working with sensitive financial, compliance, and business information.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or a related field.
• Approximately 5+ years of progressive experience in accounting, corporate finance, FP&A, or financial reporting.
• Strong understanding of US GAAP and financial reporting principles.
• Demonstrated experience managing end-to-end month-end close and financial reporting processes.
• Experience with multi-entity and/or multi-currency accounting and consolidations.
• Strong financial analysis, budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis skills.
• Advanced Excel skills and experience working with financial reporting and accounting systems.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
• High level of accuracy, attention to detail, judgment, and discretion.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with a small Finance team and senior leadership.
• Experience working with QuickBooks Online.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience using AI tools such as Claude in a finance or accounting context, or a clear appetite to build that capability.
• CPA, CMA, ACCA, or equivalent accounting/finance designation.
• Experience in entertainment, live events, media, gaming, or a related industry.
• Experience supporting private equity-backed organizations or businesses with complex reporting requirements.
• Experience supporting multi-currency consolidations.
• Familiarity with financial reporting automation tools, including LiveFlow or similar platforms.

Compensation & Benefits

• For Canada-based candidates, the annualized salary range is CAD 100,000–125,000, commensurate with experience.
• For U.S.-based candidates, eligibility for a separately established USD salary range based on the location of employment.
• Eligible for a 5%–8% completion bonus based on base salary earned during the assignment, payable upon successful completion of the fixed-term engagement through April 30, 2027.
• This position is not eligible for company-sponsored benefits.

Location

• Remote (US/Canada)

Application Notes

• Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis until the position is filled.
• Finalists will be asked to provide contact information for three professional references; references will only be contacted after prior notification.