Finance Coordinator (Summer 2024 Student Internship)

Feb 1, 2024

Location: Toronto, ON (Hybrid) - Requirement to be onsite for productions and monthly
meetings
Term: Full time (37.5 hours / week), 12 weeks
Start date: May 6, 2024
End date: July 26, 2024
Compensation: $9,000
Application deadline: February 16, 2024
Apply now: https://forms.gle/dzzhUASL4YdmmiNi8


Hi, I’m Usman Basharat, and I am the Head of Finance & Operations at Secret City. We’re looking for an ambitious, and detail oriented Finance Coordinator to join our team for a summer internship.


As a Finance Coordinator, you will be working closely with me and our Operations and Studio teams, responsible for supporting financial analysis, reporting, and project management. This position is perfect for someone who is interested in the immersive experience and entertainment industry, and looking to gain hands-on experience and learn more about financial operations.


Wondering what your time at Secret City might involve? Here are some responsibilities you’ll have:

  • Assist in the preparation of monthly financial reports, including analysis of variances and trends.

  • Support the budgeting and forecasting process, contributing to the development of financial models.

  • Help in the optimization of financial processes and systems to improve efficiency and accuracy.

  • Engage in cross-functional projects with operations, marketing, and sales to provide financial insights and analysis.


What you bring to the table:

  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with a keen attention to detail.

  • Proficiency in Excel and other financial modeling tools; experience with accounting software is a plus.

  • Basic understanding of financial statements, investment principles, and market trends.

  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.

  • An enthusiastic learner, open to new ideas and experiences in a fast-paced, creative environment.

  • You get excited by immersive experiences, escape rooms, games, puzzles, and/or digital design.


To be qualified for this role

  • You must be currently enrolled at a post-secondary institution with a focus on Finance, Accounting, Business, or another related field.

  • You must be registered in a co-op program, internship program, or require work experience that directly relates to your field of study in order to graduate. This is because of funding requirements.* (see below for details)

  • You must be a Canadian citizen, permanent resident or granted refugee status. This is because of funding requirements.* (see below for details)


What’s in it for you?

  • Monthly experiential research outings where we explore inspiring immersive and theatrical experiences.

  • Complimentary tickets to our escape games and immersive experiences.

  • Hands-on mentorship from our team.

  • Learn from a community of multidisciplinary designers, technologists, marketers, producers, actors, business professionals, and other creatives.


If you’re selected for an interview


Round 1: Remote phone call with the Julianna Udvari (Product Designer, Early Talent Program Lead)
Round 2: 45-minute remote interview with Usman Basharat (Head of Finance & Operations) and Julianna Udvari
Round 3: Reference checks
Offer


Interested? Apply today


This is a paid internship with full-time hours from May 6, 2024 to July 26, 2024. Don't worry if you don't know everything about the role - we're looking for someone with a great attitude and a willingness to learn.


If you are a creative, organized, and passionate student who thrives in a dynamic environment, we would love to hear from you. Please apply at this link https://forms.gle/dzzhUASL4YdmmiNi8.


*This role is funded through the Student Work Placement Program (SWPP). For this funding, students MUST have a required work placement component as part of their program, and MUST be a Canadian citizen, permanent resident or granted refugee status. Please indicate in your application if you meet the eligibility criteria to apply for this funding.


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About Secret City


Secret City is a place-based experience design studio with a mission to create experiences that gather people together around shared stories, immersive places, and a sense of play in service of building human connection. We blend theatre, gaming, technology and UX design to activate historical sites, museums and dormant venues for fans that keep coming back. Established in 2014, Secret City has designed, produced and operated over 25 live immersive games, large scale events and digital products.


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Apply now: https://forms.gle/dzzhUASL4YdmmiNi8