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  • Payroll Manager

    Step into a pivotal leadership role where your payroll expertise and professional, assertive approach will directly shape the future of the department. This is a hybrid position offering the opportunity to own end-to-end payroll operations while driving process improvements and best practices across the organisation.

    About the Role:

    As Payroll Manager, you will oversee the full payroll function, ensuring accurate and timely processing for all employees while maintaining compliance with relevant regulations and company policies. You will lead the payroll team, refine workflows, and implement system efficiencies that enhance accuracy, reporting, and service levels to the business. Your ability to push the department forward will be key to modernising processes and supporting organisational growth.

    Key Responsibilities:

    • Manage end-to-end payroll processing cycles, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and compliance with federal, state, and local regulations
    • Oversee payroll operations within ADP (Workforce Now preferred), including system updates, configuration, and troubleshooting
    • Lead, mentor, and develop payroll staff, setting clear expectations and driving continuous improvement in performance and service
    • Implement and refine payroll processes, controls, and procedures to increase efficiency and reduce errors
    • Collaborate with HR, Finance, and other stakeholders to ensure alignment on data, reporting, and payroll-related policies
    • Review and approve payroll calculations, adjustments, and reconciliations, including benefits, deductions, and garnishments
    • Prepare and deliver payroll reports and analytics to management, providing insights and recommendations as needed

    Key Requirements:

    • Strong, hands-on payroll management experience overseeing multi-cycle payrolls
    • Proven proficiency with ADP payroll systems; Workforce Now experience strongly preferred
    • Demonstrated ability to be professional, assertive, and confident in driving departmental change and improvements
    • Solid understanding of payroll regulations, tax requirements, and compliance standards
    • Experience leading or supervising payroll staff in a fast-paced environment
    • High level of accuracy, attention to detail, and ownership of payroll deliverables

    Desirable Skills:

    • Experience managing payroll in a hybrid or multi-location workforce
    • Background in integrating payroll systems with HRIS or finance platforms
    • Exposure to process automation and payroll-related technology enhancements
    • Experience developing payroll policies, procedures, and documentation

    Qualifications:

    • Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or a related field preferred
    • Professional payroll certification (e.g., CPP or FPC) desirable

    If you are a strong payroll leader ready to take ownership and move a department forward, we invite you to apply and bring your expertise to this impactful role.

    October 3, 2026
  • Property Accountant

    Step into a senior accountant role where your expertise will directly shape strategic decisions for a leading entertainment provider. This is a high-impact position in a dynamic, hybrid environment, offering broad exposure across financial reporting, budgeting, tax, and internal controls. You’ll be trusted as a key partner to leadership, ensuring financial integrity and insight in a fast-moving, content-driven business.

    About the Role:

    You will oversee the full general ledger close process, ensuring accurate and timely financial reporting that underpins management and statutory accounts. Working closely with finance leadership and operational teams, you’ll drive budgeting and forecasting cycles, deliver insightful variance analysis, and maintain robust internal controls. Your work will support informed decision-making, regulatory compliance, and continuous improvement across the finance function.

    Key Responsibilities:

    • Manage month-end and year-end close activities, including journal entries, reconciliations, and review of general ledger balances.
    • Prepare and review financial statements and management reports, ensuring accuracy, consistency, and compliance with relevant accounting standards.
    • Lead budgeting and forecasting processes, collaborating with business stakeholders to develop, challenge, and refine financial plans.
    • Perform detailed variance analysis against budgets and forecasts, highlighting key drivers and providing actionable commentary to management.
    • Coordinate with external auditors, preparing audit schedules, resolving queries, and supporting timely completion of audits.
    • Oversee tax compliance activities, including preparation and review of tax calculations, filings, and supporting documentation.
    • Design, implement, and monitor internal controls over financial reporting, identifying gaps and driving remediation and process improvements.
    • Build and maintain advanced Excel-based models to support scenario planning, cash flow analysis, and performance tracking for entertainment projects and operations.

    Key Requirements:

    • Significant experience in accounting roles with progression to senior-level responsibilities, ideally within or closely aligned to the entertainment or media sector.
    • Strong expertise in general ledger accounting, month-end close, and financial statement preparation.
    • Proven track record managing budgeting and forecasting cycles and supporting senior stakeholders with financial insights.
    • Demonstrated experience in tax compliance and working with external auditors in a corporate environment.
    • Advanced proficiency in Excel, including complex formulas, pivot tables, and data analysis tools.
    • Hands-on experience with financial modeling to support business cases, project evaluations, and scenario analysis.
    • Solid understanding of internal controls frameworks and practical experience in designing and improving control processes.
    • High level of accuracy, analytical thinking, and ability to manage multiple deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

    Desirable Skills:

    • Experience within a subscription-based or content-driven entertainment provider.
    • Familiarity with ERP and accounting systems commonly used in mid-to-large organisations.
    • Exposure to revenue recognition complexities specific to entertainment, licensing, or digital media.
    • Experience supporting or leading finance-related process improvement or system implementation projects.
    • Strong stakeholder management skills, with the ability to communicate financial information to non-finance audiences.

    Qualifications:

    • Professional accounting qualification (e.g. ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent) strongly preferred.
    • Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a closely related discipline.
    • Post-qualification experience in a senior accounting or finance role within a corporate environment.
    • Ongoing commitment to professional development and staying current with accounting and tax regulations.

    If you’re a senior accountant looking to apply your technical depth and commercial insight in a high-profile entertainment setting, we’d like to hear from you. Apply now to take on a role where your financial leadership will make a visible difference.

    October 2, 2026
  • Accounting Manager

    Join a mission-driven organization where your accounting leadership will directly support meaningful community impact. This is a high-visibility role for an experienced nonprofit accounting professional who can own the numbers, streamline processes, and partner closely with senior leadership.

    About the Role:

    As Accounting Manager, you will oversee the full accounting function, ensuring accurate, timely month-end close and robust financial reporting for the organization. You will lead and refine processes across payroll, accounts payable, accounts receivable, and financial statement preparation, providing clear financial insight to support strategic decision-making. Working closely with executive leadership, you will be a key contributor to financial stability, compliance, and operational efficiency.

    Key Responsibilities:

    • Oversee and manage the complete month-end close process, including reconciliations and review of all balance sheet and income statement accounts.
    • Direct and supervise payroll, accounts payable, and accounts receivable activities to ensure accuracy, timeliness, and adherence to internal controls.
    • Prepare, review, and present monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements in accordance with nonprofit accounting standards.
    • Maintain and enhance accounting policies, procedures, and internal controls to support compliance and operational effectiveness.
    • Partner with leadership to provide financial analysis, variance explanations, and recommendations to support budgeting and strategic planning.
    • Coordinate with external auditors and stakeholders, ensuring accurate documentation and smooth audit and review processes.
    • Lead, mentor, and develop accounting staff, promoting a collaborative, service-oriented approach to supporting the organisation.
    • Identify and implement process improvements and system enhancements to increase efficiency and data integrity.

    Key Requirements:

    • Significant accounting experience within a nonprofit organization, with a strong understanding of nonprofit financial structures and reporting.
    • Proven track record managing month-end close processes, including payroll, AP, AR, and financial statement preparation.
    • Demonstrated ability to lead an accounting function and oversee day-to-day operations in a multi-faceted environment.
    • Strong technical proficiency with accounting systems and Excel, including reconciliations and financial analysis.
    • Excellent interpersonal skills and a professional, approachable personality, with the ability to build trust across departments.
    • High level of accuracy, attention to detail, and ownership of deadlines and deliverables.
    • Ability to communicate financial information clearly to non-financial stakeholders.

    Desirable Skills:

    • Experience with grant accounting, fund accounting, or restricted/unrestricted fund tracking.
    • Background working with nonprofit-focused accounting software or ERP systems.
    • Prior involvement in budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning processes.
    • Experience improving or implementing accounting processes, workflows, or systems.
    • Supervisory experience leading and developing accounting or finance staff.

    Qualifications:

    • Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a closely related field.
    • CPA or equivalent professional certification preferred.
    • Advanced coursework or certification in nonprofit accounting or financial management considered an asset.

    If you are a nonprofit accounting leader who thrives in a collaborative environment and takes pride in accurate, meaningful financial reporting, we encourage you to apply.

    September 30, 2026
  • Accounting Manager

    Step into a mission-driven organisation where your nonprofit accounting expertise will directly support impactful programs and initiatives. This contract-to-hire opportunity offers the chance to own complex grant accounting, streamline processes, and build robust financial visibility for leadership and stakeholders.

    About the Role:

    In this role, you will lead the day-to-day accounting and financial management for multiple grants and nonprofit activities, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and transparency. You will oversee month-end close processes, maintain strong internal controls, and provide timely, insightful financial reporting. Working closely with program and finance teams, you’ll serve as a key partner in budgeting, forecasting, and strategic grant management.

    Key Responsibilities:

    • Manage full-cycle accounting for multiple grants, including budgeting, tracking, reporting, and compliance with grantor requirements.
    • Lead and execute month-end close activities, including journal entries, reconciliations, and review of financial statements.
    • Maintain and optimise the chart of accounts and project/grant structures within Sage Intacct.
    • Prepare and present accurate, timely financial reports for internal stakeholders and external funders.
    • Monitor grant spending and cost allocations to ensure alignment with budgets and funding restrictions.
    • Collaborate with program leaders to develop and update grant budgets and forecasts.
    • Support audit and monitoring processes by providing documentation, schedules, and explanations related to grants and general accounting.
    • Identify and implement process improvements to enhance efficiency and accuracy within the finance function.

    Key Requirements:

    • Prior nonprofit accounting experience, including work with restricted funds and grant-funded programs.
    • Strong understanding of nonprofit accounting principles and fund accounting.
    • Demonstrated experience managing or accounting for foundation and/or corporate grants.
    • Proven experience with grant budgeting, tracking, compliance, documentation, and cost allocations.
    • Hands-on experience with Sage Intacct in a nonprofit environment.
    • Solid knowledge of month-end close and general accounting processes.
    • Ability to manage multiple grants, priorities, and deadlines with strong attention to detail.
    • Comfortable operating as a hands-on individual contributor within a collaborative finance team.

    Desirable Skills:

    • Experience using Solver or similar financial reporting and budgeting tools.
    • Background supporting process improvements or system enhancements in finance.
    • Exposure to audit preparation and coordination for nonprofit organisations.

    Qualifications:

    • Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
    • CPA, CMA, or equivalent professional certification preferred but not required.
    • Advanced coursework or training in nonprofit accounting or grant management is an advantage.

    If you’re a detail-oriented nonprofit accounting professional seeking a hands-on role with the potential to transition to permanent employment, we encourage you to apply.

    September 28, 2026

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