23 Aug
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Paquin Entertainment Group
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Montreal
23 Aug
Paquin Entertainment Group
Montreal
Location: Montreal, Quebec | Hybrid – Minimum 3 days per week in office
Reports to: Production & Finance Consultant
Position Type: Full-Time
Join Our Team
We are seeking an experienced, detail-oriented Production Controller to support the financial operations of a growing portfolio of immersive exhibition and live entertainment projects.
This is an excellent opportunity for an accounting professional who enjoys working in a dynamic, project-based environment and wants to apply strong accounting fundamentals to exciting, evolving projects.
You will work across accounts payable and receivable, month-end close, reconciliations, journal entries, budgeting, financial reporting, and project accounting while partnering closely with Finance, Production, Operations, and external vendors.
What You'll Do
Reporting to the Production & Finance Consultant, you will support the financial management and day-to-day accounting activities of multiple projects, including:
- Managing accounts payable and accounts receivable processes, including vendor invoices, approvals, payments, and revenue reconciliation.
- Supporting month-end close, including preparation of journal entries, bank reconciliations, account reconciliations, and adjustments.
- Maintaining accurate project accounting records and supporting project-based financial reporting.
- Assisting with project budgets, forecasts, variance analysis, and financial reporting.
- Preparing financial analyses and reports for management.
- Supporting monthly financial reporting and ensuring the accuracy and completeness of financial information.
- Auditing employee expense reports and ensuring compliance with Company policies.
- Maintaining vendor records and supporting vendor account management.
- Working closely with project and production teams to ensure timely submission and accurate coding of purchase orders, expense reports, and vendor invoices.
- Supporting payroll-related journal entries and other accounting adjustments.
- Assisting with intercompany transactions and reconciliations, as required.
- Identifying opportunities to improve accounting processes, controls, efficiencies, and financial accuracy.
- Building effective working relationships with Finance, Production, Operations, vendors, and other internal stakeholders.
- Performing other accounting and finance-related responsibilities as required.
What You Bring Required Qualifications To be considered for this position, candidates should have:
- Fluency in both French and English, written and spoken.
- CPA designation or active CPA candidate.
- Minimum four (4) years of accounting experience.
- Hands-on experience with accounts payable and accounts receivable.
- Demonstrated experience supporting or completing month-end close.
- Strong experience preparing journal entries and account reconciliations.
- Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Excel and the ability to work confidently with financial data.
- Experience with budgeting, financial analysis, and financial reporting.
- Experience working in a project-based accounting environment.
- Strong understanding of accounting principles and financial controls.
- Excellent organization, accuracy, and attention to detail.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to manage competing priorities and deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to collaborate effectively across departments.
Considered an Asset The following experience would be valuable but is not required :
- Production accounting experience.
- Experience within live entertainment, theatre, touring, exhibitions, events, or similar industries.
- Experience with QuickBooks, and Expensify.
- Power BI and API integration experience.
- Experience with intercompany transactions, multi-entity, or multi-currency accounting.
- Experience preparing or maintaining production budgets and weekly cost reports.
- Experience working with teams or projects operating across Canada and the United States.
Working Conditions This is a full time hybrid position based in our Montreal office.
- Minimum three (3) days per week in the office.
- Standard office hours are Monday to Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
- Additional hours may occasionally be required to support operational or project needs.
- Occasional short-term travel may be required.
Compensation & Benefits Salary: $85,000–$105,000 CAD annually , based on experience and qualifications.
Our total compensation package also includes:
- Comprehensive group insurance, including medical, dental, vision, life, and disability coverage, with premiums shared 50% by the employer and 50% by the employee following successful completion of the three-month probationary period.
- Telemedicine services through our group benefits provider.
- Annual health and fitness reimbursement.
- Taxable semi-monthly cell phone allowance.
- Paid vacation based on experience, typically 10–15 days annually.
- Paid personal time off for illness, medical appointments, and personal responsibilities.
- Additional paid holiday time during the December holiday season.
If you are a bilingual accounting professional who enjoys project-based work and wants to bring your financial expertise to a creative, fast-moving environment, we encourage you to apply.
📌 Production Controller (Montreal)
🏢 Paquin Entertainment Group
📍 Montreal