Accounting Manager

ABOUT THIS POSITION

Digital Extremes is seeking an Accounting Manager to join our finance team. This role will have the opportunity to work flexibly in a hybrid or fully remote work environment. The Accounting Manager will be responsible for managing the day-to-day accounting activities and related operations of the department. The Accounting Manager is expected to provide recommendations to help implement best practices for the department, be able to provide analysis/input on complex financial issues, and collaborate with the entire finance team to ensure timely and accurate accounting records. The ideal candidate will have a strong work ethic, excellent attention to detail, analytical and problem-solving skills, and is comfortable responding to shifting demands in a challenging and fast paced environment.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Supervise the department’s bank, A/R, A/P, merchandise, and capital asset functions, including detailed review of journal entries and working papers, establishing best practices throughout
• Provide effective people management and team mentorship, effectively supporting remote work & collaboration
• Lead the monthly close processes, including compilation of financial statements, ensuring completeness and accuracy under strict deadlines
• Perform balance sheet and income statement analysis, monitor and reconcile general ledger accounts, review, prepare and record journal entries
• Perform accounting analysis for complex transactions and/or new accounting standards & amendments
• Create detailed, well organized and efficient Excel schedules
• Provide and execute innovative recommendations on improving current processes and internal controls
• Ensure documentation for department policies and procedures are continually developed and maintained
• Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements by keeping up to date with current legislation
• Assist with the maintenance of proper legal and corporate records including resolutions, corporate registrations, and annual information filings
• Review tax returns for the Canadian and U.S. companies prepared by the company’s external tax consultants and ensure timely filing of all returns
• Support the budgeting and forecasting process as needed
• Act as a primary point of contact for external auditors, preparing work papers and ensuring all documentation is audit-ready
• Other duties as required

REQUIREMENTS

• 5+ years of applicable experience
• Bachelor's degree in accounting or business; CPA designation is preferred
• Demonstrated knowledge of legislation relevant to finance
• Advanced Excel skills (e.g. PivotTables, conditional formatting, complex nested formulas)
• Proven ability to independently identify and solve problems with high attention to detail
• A dedicated self-starter with the ability to effect change and hit the ground running
• A strategic thinker with a questioning mind, willing to go the extra mile to get things right
• Commitment to teamwork; strong interpersonal and communication skills, both written and oral
• Highly organized with an interest in remote work collaboration tools and processes
• Work on weekends/holidays occasionally required to accommodate month end deadlines of the 5th of each month

ABOUT DIGITAL EXTREMES

Founded in 1993 by James Schmalz, Digital Extremes ranks as one of the world's top independent video game development studios. Originating with the co-creation of Epic Games' multi-million unit selling Unreal® franchise including Unreal and Unreal Tournament, Digital Extremes went on to develop Dark Sector®, BioShock® for the PlayStation®3, the BioShock 2 multiplayer campaign, and The Darkness® II. The studio has reached its greatest critical and commercial success with the free-to-play action game, Warframe®, boasting a global community of 75 million registered players on PC, PS4™, PS5™, Xbox One™, Xbox Series X/S™, Nintendo Switch™, and iOS™. The studio's most recently announced project is the much anticipated Soulframe®, an open-world action-fantasy MMORPG title that is currently under development.

Digital Extremes is headquartered in London, Ontario, Canada, and is proud to be selected as one of Canada's Top 100 Employers.

For more information and exciting news related to Digital Extremes, please visit www.digitalextremes.com.

WHY WORK AT DIGITAL EXTREMES

At Digital Extremes, we don’t just make games - we craft immersive worlds that inspire and connect millions of players around the globe. Our award-winning studio is home to passionate, creative, and collaborative talent who thrive in a culture of innovation, inclusivity, and respect. We offer competitive compensation, industry-leading benefits, flexible work arrangements, and opportunities to grow your career while working on beloved titles like Warframe and the highly anticipated Soulframe. Whether you’re developing cutting-edge gameplay, designing stunning art, or supporting the teams that make it all happen, you’ll be part of a studio where your ideas matter, your contributions are valued, and your work leaves a lasting impact on our community.

Please note, some benefits may be subject to eligibility for employees.

JOIN US

At Digital Extremes, we believe our strength comes from the diversity of our people and the respect we show one another. We are an equal opportunity employer committed to creating a welcoming, accessible, and supportive environment where everyone can do their best work and feel valued for who they are. We welcome applications from all qualified individuals, including those from underrepresented communities and people with disabilities. If you require accommodations at any stage of the recruitment process, we will work with you to ensure you have the support you need. We truly appreciate your interest in joining our team, and while we may not be able to respond to every application, we will connect directly with candidates moving forward in the process.