Head of finance | Entertainment | Winnipeg

Advantages
This is a rare opportunity to join one of Canada’s most decorated independent entertainment companies during a period of significant expansion. You will play a foundational role in shaping the financial future of a creative powerhouse.

Responsibilities
- Manage all corporate finance matters, including mergers, acquisitions, and the raising of capital.

- Ensure the CEO is fully appraised of all financial matters across the Frantic Group and provide comprehensive management reporting.

- Negotiate financing arrangements with corporate lenders and manage ongoing relationships with the Group’s creditors.

- Prepare Board meeting agendas/minutes, maintain the shareholders' register, and manage shareholder communications.

- Review and implement best practices for accounting and banking, including harmonizing systems with newly acquired companies.

- Supervise the preparation of budgets, forecasts, and financial statements with a focus on absolute accuracy and completeness.

- Supervise the timely processing of all tax credits, grants, and other sources of non-lender financing.

- Manage income tax, GST reporting, and corporate records; provide instruction to external auditors and accountants.

- Supervise the internal accounting department, providing mentorship and advice to achieve cost efficiencies.


Qualifications
Designation: CPA designation is required.

Experience: 5–10+ years of progressive experience in public practice or industry.

Strategic Mindset: A strong proactivity and eagerness to lead high-level projects from inception to completion.

Communication: Exceptional communication skills, with the ability to present complex financial data clearly to executive leadership.

Summary
If you’d like to learn more about this role, feel free to connect with me on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nicolasgraham/

You can also reach me via email at nicolas.graham@randstad.ca

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