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Job Description:
At Relic, we value work-life balance. And we don’t just talk about the concept – we live it. We manage projects to deliver the highest quality games within reasonable time frames and budgets, and we enjoy a stable and supportive relationship with our parent company THQ, one of the world’s largest publishers.

Reporting to the General Manager, the Finance Manager is responsible for overseeing, coordinating and administering all of the day-to-day financial operations of the studio. As head of the Finance Department, you will oversee two direct reports including a Staff Accountant and a Buyer.

Responsibilities:

• Manage the preparation of financial outlooks and quarterly financial forecasts for all Relic projects plus Relic Cost Centre
• Monitor and analyze monthly operating results against budget for all Relic projects plus Relic Cost Centre
• Meet with Producers and department managers monthly to discuss variance reports, forecasts, etc.
• Provide timely, accurate financial information to GM and ensure GM has a thorough understanding of the studio’s finances at any given time
• Provide accurate and timely monthly variance reporting to Relic and THQ Corporate
• Oversee semi-monthly payroll for all Canadian-paid employees including payroll tax remittances and T4 preparation at year end
• Oversee procurement and purchasing of all goods and services
• Reconciliation of all deductions and taxable benefits as it relates to Employee Benefits
• In conjunction with HR, monthly reconciliation of employee-paid premiums for RBC Critical Illness and Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Oversee Accounts Payable including vendor invoices, independent contractors, corporate credit cards, etc.
• Maintain all aspects of Relic business reporting and remittance with regard to Revenue Canada and Ministry of Provincial Revenue for BC (corporate tax instalments, PST self-assess tax remittances, WCB remittance, GST filing, Statistics Canada filing, business license renewal, payroll taxes, etc.)
• Establish and implement short and long-range finance departmental goals, objectives, policies, and operating procedures
• Ensure compliance with provincial and federal budgetary reporting requirements including GAAP
• Select, develop, and evaluate personnel to effectively accomplish department’s goals and objectives
• Liaise with THQ Corporate Tax department and PWC on preparation of Corporate Tax Return

• Manage and prepare SRED data for R&D tax credit application

Requirements:

• Minimum 3 years in a management-level finance position with forecasting/budgeting and supervisory responsibility

• Relevant post-secondary education

Assets:

• Accounting Designation (CGA, CMA or CA)
• Gaming industry experience

• Passion for gaming

To Apply:
Using the job title as your subject line, please email your resume to jobs@relic.com