ACCOUNTING ASSISTANT

Insight Film Studios is looking for a Accounting Assistant who can start Dec. 1, 2008.

Duties and responsibilities include:

• Processing invoices and cheque payments while ensuring the necessary approvals are in place
• Supplier reconciliations
• Credit Card statement reconciliations
• Bank Reconciliations
• Preparation and posting of Deposits
• Liaising with related companies for approvals/documentation etc
• General Accounts Payable filing and administrative duties

Ideal Candidate will possess the following skills, attributes and experience:

• Currently pursuing an accounting program
• Sound accounting skills
• Must have working experience with Great Plains and Quickbooks
• Minimum of 2 years working experience with Accounts Payable (preferably high volume)
• Working knowledge of Excel, Word and other Microsoft Office Programs
• Excellent verbal and communication skills
• Ability to work with minimal supervision
• Ability to work independently and also with a team
• Ability to establish and meet work priorities and deadlines
• Ability to develop and sustain cooperative working relationships
• Ability to multi-task in a time-sensitive manner

Interested applicants with the above qualifications can forward their resumes and salary expectations to Winnie Hung, Human Resources Manager at careers@insightfilm.com. We thank all applicants but please note that you will only be contacted if we are able to offer an interview.

CONTRACTS AND LOAN MANAGER

Insight Film Studios is looking for a Contracts and Loan Manager to start ASAP.

Duties and responsibilities include:

• Oversee administration of bank applications for production loans
• Prepare applications for completion bonds
• Track and coordinate all documentation associated with closing production loans and completion bonds
• Understanding of financing documentation, including distribution agreements, security agreements
• Prepare cash flow schedules for productions
• Liaise with bank managers, lawyers, and producers
• Solid understanding of cost reports, trial balances, and budgets
• Sound understanding of various financing structures and sources, including co-productions, gap, super gap, presale, and tax credits

Assets and other attributes:

• High dedication to quality
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
• High level of responsibility and accountability
• Systematic and methodical, with an attention to detail, given the need to manage large amounts of information across multiple simultaneous departments
• Thrive in a fast-paced environment with multiple deadlines
• Organized
• Willing to learn and flexible to adapt to evolving work processes and systems, including automated tools
• Team-oriented and willing to "pitch in" as needed given the normal workload imbalances across staff

Experience:

• A strong background in either business affairs or commercial lending required
• Finance or commerce degree an asset
• CGA or accounting designation an asset
• Significant experience in managing multiple and concurrent responsibilities and in establishing and acting against relative priorities, independently but within   prescribed guidelines

Education, accreditation, and knowledge:

• Minimum post secondary education
• Intermediate knowledge of business computer applications

Interested applicants with the above qualifications can forward their resumes and salary expectations to Winnie Hung, Human Resources Manager at careers@insightfilm.com. We thank all applicants but please note that you will only be contacted if you are selected for an interview.

HELP DESK SUPPORT TECHNICIAN

Insight Film Studios is looking for a Help Desk Support Technician to start ASAP.

Position Duties and Responsibilities:

• Provide first-level support to end users, escalate when required
• Provide support for office applications, web browsers, email clients and other software as needed
• Provide support for phone, fax, and printing issues
• Document all pertinent end user, request and problem information
• Process new hardware and software purchase requests
• Assist with researching, sourcing and testing of new hardware and software
• Assist with cable installation including pulling, fishing, patching, and terminating
• Assist with hardware and software deployments
• Train end users on new hardware and software
• Perform desktop level installation, upgrades and troubleshooting
• Perform general maintenance of computer and other equipment (cleaning, organizing, disposal)
• Data entry inventory and other record changes
• Occasional travel to remote sites

Position Requirements:

• A relevant college diploma in information technology or equivalent is preferred.
• A minimum of one year of related experience supporting hardware and software in a network environment is required.
• Experience with PC hardware and software including system building, troubleshooting, diagnostics and maintenance
• Experience with desktop and server operating systems including Microsoft Windows XP, Vista, Server 2003. Linux and Mac OS X is an asset.
• Experience with productivity suites and email clients including Microsoft Office 2003/2007, Open Office, Outlook, and Mozilla Thunderbird
• Experience with various email protocols including POP/IMAP/SMTP/MAPI (Microsoft Exchange)
• Exceptional documentation and interpersonal skills
• Highly self-motivated and directed
• Ability to absorb and retain information quickly
• Ability to work a flexible work schedule with occasional weekend work
• Ability to lift equipment of up to 50 pounds
• Ability to access equipment and cables in ceiling plenum or under office furniture

Interested applicants with the above qualifications can forward their resume, availability and salary expectations to Winnie Hung, Human Resources Manager with the heading “Help Desk Support Technician” to careers@insightfilm.com. We thank all applicants but please note that you will only be contacted if we are able to offer an interview.

BUSINESS AFFAIRS ASSISTANT/JR BUSINESS AFFAIRS ASSOCIATE

Insight Film Studios is looking for a Business Affairs Assistant/JR Business Affairs Associate.

Duties and responsibilities for this position include:

• Preparing and drafting legal documents; maintaining an up-to-date database of standard templates
• Managing the schedule of General Counsel and coordinating workflow
• Liaising with external legal counsel to coordinate various documentation prior to production (i.e. performer deal memos, releases, artist agreements, etc.); conducting follow-up with agents as required
• Conducting basic negotiations related to various aspects of film production
• Coordinating title search clearance reports, E&O certificates, script clearance, as required for productions; ensuring compliance with the requirements of distribution and financing agreements
• Assisting with the completion of legal delivery binders for each production; cross referencing production agreements when necessary to ensure compliance for accorded credits, insurance terms, CAVCO adherence
• Closely monitoring production schedule and initiating draft agreements with Production Managers and legal counsel at the earliest opportunity
• Administrative duties including basic research, maintenance of electronic and hard copy filing system, mailings and document correspondence

Ideal Candidate will possess the following skills, attributes and experience:

• Previous legal work experience and/or Completion of Certified Legal Assistant Examination
• Bachelors Degree in a related field of study
• Thorough working knowledge of computer software, including word processing, use of spreadsheets, document management, electronic mail and database programs
• Excellent command of English grammar, punctuation and spelling
• Proficient in factual research
• Exceptional communication and organizational skills
• Effective planning, problem solving, research, administrative and analytical skills
• Experience in the entertainment industry and familiarity with the industry’s unions and guilds (WGC, DGC, SAG, UBCP, etc) an asset

Interested applicants can forward their resume and salary expectations to Winnie Hung, Human Resources Manager at careers@insightfilm.com. We thank all applicants but please note that you will only be contacted if we are able to offer an interview

POST PRODUCTION ACCOUNTING CLERK

Insight Film Studios is looking for a Post Production Accounting Clerk to start ASAP

Duties and responsibilities include:

• Accounts Payable
• Cost reports
• Labour code reports
• Bank Reconciliation
• General Ledger
• GST Audit coordination
• GST Reporting
• Adjustment Entries
• Period Ending

The ideal Candidate will possess the following skills, attributes and experience:

• Experience with production accounting and interaction with film payroll companies
• Experience with EP Vista, Cast & Crew and Axium/Visual Max an asset
• Experience with accounts payable
• Experience with payroll preparation
• Experience with vendor deposit refunds
• Full cycle accounting experience
• Excellent verbal and communication skills
• Working knowledge of Excel, Word, and other Microsoft programs
• Ability to work independently and with also with a team
• Ability to establish and meet work priorities and deadlines
• Ability to multi task in a time sensitive manner

Interested applicants with film production accounting experience and the above qualifications only can forward their resumes and availability to Winnie Hung, Human Resources Manager at careers@insightfilm.com. We thank all applicants but please note that you will only be contacted if we are able to offer an interview.          

INTERNAL ENTERTAINMENT LAWYER

Insight Film Studios is seeking an internal entertainment lawyer with strong
transactional experience to join our Business Affairs team. Working in the corporate
office in Vancouver, the successful candidate will act as sole Canadian counsel and
support for the company in all legal matters pertaining to our production slate of
television movies, television series and feature films.  Key duties include drafting and
negotiating all distribution and financing agreements required for bank closings, drafting
and negotiating key cast and crew agreements, drafting chain of title documentation,
advising on script clearances, completing signatory documents for production guilds and
providing support and guidance to production personnel as required.

We are looking for a business minded lawyer with at least three years of industry
experience in a similar capacity, who will be able to successfully manage multiple
projects simultaneously and meet tight deadlines. The ideal candidate will also have an
intimate knowledge of the federal and provincial tax credit guidelines and will provide
guidance and expertise, as required, for finance structures, international co-productions
and various tax credit applications. Working knowledge of various guild requirements is
also essential.

Please forward all resumes and cover letters in confidence to Winnie Hung, Human Resources Manager at careers@insightfilm.com.

CORPORATE ACCOUNTANT

Insight Film Studios is looking for a Corporate Accountant from approximately December 15, 2008 until July 2009.

Duties and responsibilities include:

• Working collaboratively with our Post-Accountants, Production Accountants, and Business Affairs on process improvements
• Assisting management with various analysis and due diligence requirements
• Delivery of consolidated financial reporting and supporting schedules
• Preparing year end working papers and liaising with auditors
• Preparing reconciliations for intercompany transactions
• Invoicing and accounts receivable reporting and collections
• Developing and maintaining financial accounting policies & procedures
• Assisting with Cash Management and key account reconciliations
• Other financial analysis, business process reviews, and duties as required

The ideal Candidate will possess the following skills, attributes and experience:

• CGA student Level 4,5; CMA student; or CA student
• Minimum of three years of full cycle accounting experience
• Great Plains experience an asset
• Film and Television production industry experience an asset
• Consolidation and financial reporting experience a must
• Excel, Word and other Microsoft Office programs proficiency
• Excellent verbal and written communications skills
• Ability to work effectively and thrive in a team environment of pressing deadlines in a high paced, dynamic industry
• Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information with a high level of professionalism, integrity and discretion
• Ability to multi task and establish work priorities in a time-sensitive environment with positive and collaborative working attitude

Interested applicants with the above qualifications can forward their resume and salary expectations with the heading “Temporary Corporate Accountant” to Winnie Hung, Human Resources Manager at careers@insightfilm.com. We thank all applicants but please note that you will only be contacted if we are able to offer an interview.