Finance Manager

Title: Gestionnaire des finances / Finance Manager

Location: Montreal QC CA

Work structure: Hybrid - must be able to travel to our main office in Montreal, Quebec (Canada)

Job type: Full-time / Permanent

We are seeking a Finance Manager for our Montreal, Quebec location. This individual will be responsible for the financial management of our US-based delivery studios and will oversee the entire monthly closing process. In addition to ensuring the accuracy of monthly closings and financial reports, the successful candidate will act as a business partner to studio directors. Responsibilities include bookkeeping, monthly closing, preparing financial statements, producing and analyzing financial and management reports, and collaborating with finance team members across various locations.

 

What you will do: 

Monthly closing and production of financial reports 

• Manage daily month-end closing activities, including customer invoicing, supplier payments, bank reconciliations, and account reconciliations. 
• Prepare and review journal entries, balance sheet accounts, cash, accounts receivable, accounts payable and intercompany transactions. 
• Analyze discrepancies, resolve differences, and ensure that reports are produced accurately and on time. 
• Coordinate the monthly production of reports to the Japanese parent company within the required deadlines and support the consolidation process in the United States. 

General ledger, fixed assets and financial statements 

• Maintain the general ledger in Microsoft Dynamics 365 and ensure that financial data is accurate and adequately supported. 
• Manage the accounting for fixed assets, including depreciation schedules, journal entries, acquisitions, disposals and impairments. 
• Prepare income statements, balance sheets and cash flow statements in accordance with applicable accounting standards. 
• Maintain documentation to support financial entries, reports and audit preparation. 

Compliance, controls and audit support 

• Ensure compliance with internal controls, company policies, and applicable local, state, federal, and accounting requirements. 
• Support the timely production of regulatory filings and maintain accurate records for mandatory filings. 
• Provide the necessary documentation and explanations for internal and external audit requests. 
• Review payroll data to ensure accuracy with respect to compensation, deductions, tax calculations and policy compliance. 

Business partnership and cross-functional collaboration 

• Working in partnership with studio directors in the United States and operations teams to harmonize spending, explain financial results and support decision-making. 
• Collaborating with members of the finance team in various locations, including the accountant responsible for consolidation and financial reporting in the US and the group consolidation team in London. 
• Working with the financial planning and analysis team in London on monthly forecasts, quarterly budgets and annual budget planning. 
• Coordinate weekly and monthly cash flow forecasting with the group's treasury department. 

Process improvement and operational excellence 

• Identify opportunities to improve the monthly closing process, the accuracy of reports, and overall financial workflows. 
• Recommend and implement best practices that improve consistency, efficiency and deadline management. 
• Strengthen documentation, controls and communication between finance, studio operations and corporate stakeholders.

Requirements

What we are looking for:

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance or a related field, and/or a chartered professional accountant designation, such as Canadian CPA, American CPA or equivalent, or be in the process of obtaining a relevant qualification. 
• Proficiency in accounting software and integrated management systems; experience with Microsoft Dynamics 365 is an asset. 
• Extensive experience in full accounting, ideally within a small or medium-sized company. 
• Solid knowledge of accounting standards, such as GAAP or IFRS. 
• Excellent organizational skills, great attention to detail and ability to meet tight deadlines. 
• Analytical mind and strong problem-solving skills. 
• Intermediate or advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Excel, PowerPoint and Word, with particular expertise in Excel.

Benefits

About Side
Side (formerly PTW) is a global provider of video game services and development, offering technical and creative solutions to many of the world's leading developers and studios. Founded in 2009 and building on over 30 years of experience from our parent company in Japan, Side has grown into a global force with 20 studios across 14 countries in North America, Europe, South America, and Asia.

Our cutting-edge services include game development, art production, audio production, quality assurance, localization, localization quality assurance, player support, community management, and datasets.

Help us share stories with the world! Join an international team of passionate gamers and help deliver unforgettable gaming experiences.

Role: Finance Manager

Work structure: Hybrid - must be able to commute to our main office in Montreal, Quebec (Canada)

Type of role: Full-time/permanent

We are looking for a Finance Manager  in Montreal, Quebec to manage our US-based delivery studios with a full skill set of monthly closing processes. While making sure monthly closing and reporting, the Finance Manager acts as a business partner for the Studio Heads. The scope of the Finance Manager role involves bookkeeping, monthly closing, preparation of financial statements, financial and management reporting & analysis, and collaboration with finance team members in different locations.

What You Will Do: 

Monthly Close and Financial Reporting 

• Lead day-to-day monthly close activities, including customer billing, supplier payments, bank reconciliations, and account reconciliations. 
• Prepare and review journal entries, balance sheet accounts, cash, accounts receivable, accounts payable, and intercompany transactions. 
• Analyze variances, resolve discrepancies, and ensure reporting is completed accurately and on time. 
• Coordinate timely monthly reporting to the Japanese parent company and support the US consolidation process. 

General Ledger, Fixed Assets, and Financial Statements 

• Maintain the general ledger in Microsoft Dynamics 365 and ensure financial data is accurate and properly supported. 
• Manage fixed asset accounting, including depreciation schedules, journal entries, purchases, disposals, and impairments. 
• Prepare income statements, balance sheets, and cash flow statements in line with applicable accounting standards. 
• Maintain documentation that supports financial entries, reporting, and audit readiness. 

Compliance, Controls, and Audit Support 

• Ensure compliance with internal controls, company policies, and applicable local, state, federal, and accounting requirements. 
• Support timely regulatory filings and maintain accurate records for required submissions. 
• Provide documentation and explanations for internal and external audit requests. 
• Review payroll data for accuracy in compensation, deductions, tax calculations, and policy compliance. 

Business Partnership and Cross-Functional Collaboration 

• Partner with US Studio Heads and operations teams to align expenses, explain financial results, and support decision-making. 
• Collaborate with finance team members across locations, including the US consolidation/financial accountant and group consolidation team in London. 
• Work with the London FP&A team on monthly forecasts, quarterly budgets, and annual budget planning. 
• Coordinate with Group Treasury on weekly and monthly cash forecasting. 

Process Improvement and Operational Excellence 

• Identify opportunities to improve the monthly close process, reporting accuracy, and overall finance workflows. 
• Recommend and implement best practices that improve consistency, efficiency, and deadline management. 
• Strengthen documentation, controls, and communication across finance, studio operations, and corporate stakeholders.

What We Are Looking For

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, and/or Qualified Accountant (Canadian CA/CPAUS CPA or equivalent)/actively pursuing qualification. 
• Proficiency in accounting software and ERP systems (experience with Microsoft Dynamics 365 is a plus). 
• Significant end-to-end accounting experience within a small to midsized company is preferred 
• Strong knowledge of accounting standards such as GAAP or IFRS. 
• Excellent organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to meet tight deadlines. 
• Analytical mindset with strong problem-solving skills. 
• Intermediate or above of MS Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word), Excel in particular.

About Side

Side (formerly PTW) is a global video game development and services provider, offering technical and creative solutions to many of the largest developers and studios around the world. Founded in 2009 and drawing on 30+ years' experience from our parent company in Japan, Side has since grown to become a global force with 20 studios in 14 countries across North America, Europe, South America, and Asia. 

Our industry-leading services include game development, art production, audio production, quality assurance, localization, localization QA, player support, community management, and datasets.

Help us bring stories to the world! Join a global team of passionate gamers and contribute to delivering unforgettable game experiences.