Chief Operating Officer

My client in Mount Pleasant is looking for a talented COO to join their fun and collaborative team.

Ideal Candidate:

• Diligent, highly organized, highly motivated, ethical and with good time management
• Direct industry experience in animation, production or filming is an asset but not mandatory
• Proficient in Bamboo HR is an asset
• Exposure to Google Suite products for daily communication
• Easy going, firm, assertive yet empathetic and caring
• Knowledgeable in HR procedures and the Employment Standards Act (ESA)
• Must have a business degree
• Business acumen, think strategically (effectively manage/oversee various departments, be creative and have vision)

Duties:

• Perform staff evaluation on a periodic basis
• Handling conflicts and mediating a positive resolution
• Oversees the daily administrative and operational functions (Accounting, HR and Office Manager)
• Perform budgeting and financial planning
• Strategize on how to make business profitable for future sale
• Develop company policies that promote a positive company culture
• Liaise with lawyers and review agreements
• Arranging interim financing for projects
• Direct role in project budgeting and financial structures
• Supervise production cost
• Government relations – tax (comprehensive responsibility for tax planning among all companies)
• Debt financing for parent co. as appropriate (leases, lines of credit, term loans)
• Lead efforts with outside counsel on negotiations with service providers, broadcasters and banks
• Involve in lease negotiations
• Conduct capacity planning
• Interface with industry associations (CMPA, MPPIA etc.)