Finance and Accounting

Full-Time Position We were born from an eclectic troop of performers. Come live the experience of being yourself every day to create the extraordinary. OUR MISSION 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.

Today, we have a place for those who have a marked taste for thinking up exceptional products, for ensuring the smooth running of operations, for putting their ingenuity at the service of their team, in addition to contributing to enhancing their expertise and develop practices unique to Cirque du Soleil!

So don't wait any longer and join the Cirque adventure! You will meet ambitious people and people passionate about the world of entertainment!

YOUR MISSION Reporting to the Head of Corporate Accounting, you will provide accounting, analysis, and planning support to corporate departments and artistic services. In a dynamic environment that requires a high degree of autonomy, you will be expected to maintain a partnership-based relationship with these sectors and work closely with them and your colleagues in the Finance team.

You Will Be Recognized For

• Ensuring the accurate accounting of costs for your assigned sectors;
• Having a thorough understanding of the operations of the sectors under your responsibility and being the go-to person for them;
• Actively participating in the month-end process and delivering all tasks related to your sectors within the specified deadlines;
• Preparing monthly variance analyses (actual vs. budget vs. forecast) for your sectors;
• Completing quarterly forecasts and actively participating in the budgeting process, while working closely with the directors and senior directors of your sectors;
• Manage corporate allocations between different lines of business.
• Assist in the preparation of external audit and tax files, and answer questions.
• Actively participate in the integration of new projects for your team.
• Document your work procedures to promote interchangeability with your colleagues.
• Ensure compliance with the company's accounting standards and administrative procedures.
• Improve and ensure the necessary internal controls for all processes under your responsibility.

YOUR UNIQUE EXPERTISE

• A bachelor's degree in business administration (BBA) with a concentration in accounting or equivalent;
• A minimum of three years of relevant experience in a similar position, ideally within a large company;
• A recognized accounting designation (an asset);
• Excellent command of Excel;
• Experience using ERP systems such as SAP; knowledge of Longview an asset;

Rigorous, highly autonomous, responsible, and able to adapt to change;

• Strong analytical skills and the ability to establish and maintain clear and structured communications;
• Knowledge of US GAAP, an asset;
• Good command of English and French, both spoken and written.

To keep pace with the creation, production and distribution of our products, our employer proposal is unique. Here Is An Overview

• An inclusive hybrid work mode based on team experience and flexible working hours
• Access to an individual office on the days you come to the Montreal Studio, a stimulating environment that will allow you to put all your creativity to good use
• 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: training program, regular check-ins, inter-team contribution.

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, sexual orientation and any other characteristic. Neutral and inclusive writing is now preferred for all new job postings.