Controller, Finance & Banking, Financial Manager

Controller

Wild Brain is looking for a Controller to join our team! Reporting to the VP, Finance, this role oversees all financial reporting activities across Wild Brain Studios, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and strong internal controls. You will lead a multi-disciplinary accounting team, partner closely with production and corporate finance, and serve as a key subject matter expert on tax credits, production financing, and studio cash management.

You will play a critical role in shaping the financial health of our production operations while supporting strategic planning and decision‑making across Content Creation.

This full‑time, permanent role is eligible for a 15% target bonus, 3 weeks paid vacation and a comprehensive benefits package including 5% RRSP employer match.

• Oversee the financial reporting function across Wild Brain’s Vancouver Studio, House of Cool, and Wild Brain Digital
• Manage the month‑end and quarter‑end close processes, ensuring timely, accurate, and compliant reporting
• Lead and develop a multi‑level finance team, including:
  • Direct reports:
    Assistant Controller, Accounting Supervisor, Accounts Receivable Clerk (shared resource)
  • Indirect reports: 2 Payroll Clerks and 3 Accounts Payable Clerks
• Serve as a subject matter expert on BC and Ontario content and service production tax credits
• Oversee all tax credit claims and applications, collaborating closely with internal stakeholders and PwC
• Estimate interest expense on tax credit loans and advise on production financing structures
• Liaise with external auditors, including PwC, CRA, and client auditors
• Oversee preparation of production company books for corporate tax return processes
• Lead the AR function, including preparation of cash request packages and supporting efficient collections
• Manage studio‑level treasury functions, including cash flow forecasting and day‑to‑day oversight of production funding
• Assist in the annual budgeting process and provide financial insight to production and operations teams
• Ensure internal controls are followed and continuously look for ways to improve financial processes
• Support ad‑hoc financial projects and operational initiatives across the Content Creation group

• CPA designation is required
• Industry experience in animation, film, television, or digital media production
• Technical expertise in Canadian production tax credits, preferably BC and Ontario
• Strong understanding of production financing and tax credit loan structures
• Experience using ERP systems such as Microsoft Great Plains
• Proven leadership experience
• High level of organization, accuracy, and ability to prioritize in a fast‑paced environment
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to collaborate across creative and corporate teams
• A proactive, solution‑oriented mindset and ability to adapt to evolving business needs

$135,000 to $155,000 CAD annually based on a 40‑hour work week. Candidates are paid within the range posted, but their exact pay will vary based on the level, responsibilities and expectations of the role. We also take into consideration the experience and skills that an individual brings, with consideration of our internal equity.

We make sure to take care of all our hard‑working Wild Brains by offering a comprehensive benefits package and a workplace culture that values our employees’ wellbeing. Our staff enjoy RRSP matching, multi‑tiered benefits so you can pick the coverage that’s best for you, free mental health resources, and additional perks like regular events to connect our teams virtually, and in‑person.

Location:

Hybrid/Flexible, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada

Wild Brain Studio provides an atmosphere free from barriers to promote inclusion, equity and diversity. We demonstrate our commitment to this by providing a supportive work environment and a culture that welcomes and encourages equal opportunities for all employees. Wild Brain Studio also accommodates people with disabilities throughout the selection process. Should you require accommodation, please let us know your requirements when contacted.