Manager, Production Accounting

New Metric Media is a leading and award-winning entertainment studio focused on creating brand-defining, memorable, and authentic comedy content for global audiences. SHORESY , the Netflix/CityTV premium drama series CHILDREN RUIN EVERYTHING , and the Crave original comedy New Metric is also recognized as a leader in 360° brand marketing for its success with Bad Blood ’s off-screen extensions, including beer, collectible merchandise, as well as a North American theatre tour with the stars of the series. This role will be primarily responsible for the accounting, payroll and reporting for projects that are in the late development/pre-production stage and those that have gone into post-production.

The Manager, Production Accounting will also work closely with the onsite production accounting team for projects in full production for continuity purposes. Oversee company production accounting function. Manage one team member and oversee on-site production accountants.

Prepare tax credit estimates, cash flow models, and finance plans for all prospective and greenlit productions. Set up new production companies in QuickBooks and create a standard chart of accounts that mirrors the chart used during principal and post-production. Assist with setting up production bank accounts.

Take ownership over the daily accounting activity, including billing of receivables, processing of payroll, vendor, and guild payments, settling intercompany chargebacks, reconciling bank accounts, etc.



Ensure all transactions are posted to the proper GL accounts and include easy to follow journal entry descriptions. Maintain “audit proof” and organized backup files for turnover to the in office production accounting team.

Provide support as needed to the on-site production accountant during transition period.

Full Production

Monitor production spending against the cash flow forecast. Review funding requests from on-site accounting team to ensure they are reasonable and in line with production financing availability. Track receivables and billing milestones for broadcasters and other funding sources, prepare invoices once milestones have been met, follow up on overdue balances.

Prepare loan drawdown requests and supporting schedules for the bank. Participate in weekly cost report meetings with on-site production accounting team, Director of Physical Production, Corporate Controller, CFO and others to assess performance against budget, identify potential overruns and savings opportunities. Take over all accounting and reporting responsibilities after transition from the on-site production accountant utilizing production accounting system.

Prepare production cost reports on a regular basis for review by the finance and production team.



Complete thorough review of GL account activity to ensure transactions are posted to the proper accounts and expense classifications. Prepare all accounting related reports required for the audit, including provincial/federal tax credit calculations and schedules, breakdown of Canadian/Non-Canadian costs, reconciliation of key accounts, vendor, and related party reporting, etc.

Assist with any financial production reporting deliverables required by the bank, broadcasters, or funding agencies, such as CMF, NOHFC, etc. College diploma or University degree in Accounting preferred. 5+ years of experience in production accounting and payroll. Familiarity with film and television guilds and union guidelines (WGC, ACTRA, DGC, etc.) as it relates to payroll and accounting matters.

Advanced Microsoft

Excel skills (pivot tables, v-lookups, conditional formulas, etc.). High Proficiency with production accounting systems, preferably EP Global Vista, Smart Accounting, and EP Live (payroll). This role is based in Toronto and requires four days a week in the office. The position may occasionally require domestic travel to support productions, audits, or other finance-related activities.

At New Metric

Media, we’re a team of creative thinkers and problem-solvers who take pride in producing some of Canada’s most recognized and talked-about television. As part of our finance group, you’ll play a vital role in supporting the production of our shows and ensuring that our creative teams have the resources they need to succeed. Manager, Production Accounting "

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