Project Accountant

Job Description

Part of the Mikros company and the Technicolor group, Mikros Animation's studios are dedicated to high-end CG Animation for feature films and episodic.

Galvanized by a proven track record, the teams in Paris, Montreal and London are working on their 10th feature film. The diversity, richness and ambition of contents go hand in hand with a collaborative and creative atmosphere where talent can best develop.

We are looking for a dynamic Production Accountant who will look after aspects of film finance. Responsibilities will include but not be limited to:
• Support the financial controller in preparing detailed cost estimates for the run of the projects;
• Prepare Analysis to the financial controller on the profitability of each show, and provide insight into opportunities and risks;
• Perform cost analysis of ongoing shows;
• Controlling, recording and reconciling costs to ensure cost control and preparing regular costs and progress reports for management;
• Report, forecast and analyze all future revenues and associated costs on ongoing projects.
• Month-end duties: prepare and document month-end entries for the FSSC including revenue recognition
• Create customer invoices in Scheduall (billing tool)
• Prepare weekly cash forecasts
• Prepare and document the required monthly (forecast) or quarterly (QBR)
• Participate in the preparation of the budget with the local financial controller
• Participate in Tax Credits files compilation
• Provide ad-hoc administrative support

Qualifications
• 3 to 5 years experience
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills (VLOOKUP, Pivot Tables, Sumifs etc.) and abilities to create and work in complex financial models;
• Communicant, attached to details but also able to synthesize;
• Excellent communication and organizational skills;
• Strong attention to detail;
• Being able to work effectively under pressure in a fast-paced environment, with a strong sense of urgency to achieve results;
• Ability to collaborate with various stakeholders such as HR, Production, IT, and Management;
• Strong financial analysis/interpretation skills;
• VFX industry knowledge is an asset

Jobcode: Reference SBJ-ro042r-3-15-27-232-42 in your application.