CAE Flight Operations Solutions is an industry-leading digital platform trusted by the world’s top airlines and business aviation companies to optimize their operations. Every year, more than 50 million flights and over 200,000 crew members are supported by CAE’s flight operations software backed by a global team and unparalleled expertise.
We offer a comprehensive portfolio of products and a digital ecosystem to address three main markets – Commercial Aviation, Business Aviation and Crew Engagement.
Spanning crew, flight, movement, airport, on-board catering, and cost management, CAE’s customizable end-to-end solution improves decision-making by harnessing the power of integrated data and advanced technologies to improve operational performance, profitability, employee satisfaction and passenger experience.
CAE Finance operations performs general accounting activities, including the preparation, maintenance and reconciliation of ledger accounts and financial statements such as balance sheets, profit-and-loss statements and capital expenditure schedules.
Job Description
The Accountant III supports by preparing and analyzing financial statements while working closely with business and Finance leadership to ensure accuracy and IFRS compliance. They contribute to the overall financial story regarding actual performance and coordinate with the forecasting team on necessary adjustments to forward looking projections. The Accountant III implements best practices, streamlines processes and enables efficient workflow to ensure timely reporting. They contribute to the monthly financial close process for multiple business entities. Are you ready to:
The role we are offering you:
Own financial statements, reporting and any related variance analysis
Partner with the Finance leadership to ensure financial reports comply with IFRS
Review monthly, quarterly and annual financial information including management of the overall financial close process
Maintain industry and company knowledge to enhance variance explanations and financial reporting
Execute internal and external audit activities to meet deadlines
Ensure all stakeholders receive timely, accurate updates at least monthly to assess performance and proactively steer decisions
Drive process improvement and proactively identify cost reduction opportunities
Assist in projects including but not limited to
Financial statement and reporting governance
Various analysis and reporting
Streamlining compliance requirements
Contribute to business process troubleshooting and enhancement initiatives (HFM, Oracle, Hyperion) where appropriate
Any other tasks or duties as agreed with Finance Team Lead
Our ideal candidate has:
University degree in accounting or finance required
CPA license preferred
MBA or graduate degree preferred
Minimum 5 years of experience in accounting, finance or related field required
Proactive leadership approach and service oriented
In depth knowledge of accounting principles, public company financial reporting & practices
Has experience collaborating with or leading a team of junior accountants
Well-established corporate consolidation knowledge
Excellent analytical, conceptual thinking, communication, and interpersonal skills
Able to thrive in an often fast paced and deadline-oriented global business requiring development and refinement of processes and procedures
Essential knowledge and experience in Hyperion Planning and Hyperion Enterprise preferred
Expert knowledge of Microsoft Applications required (Excel, Word, Power Point, Access)
Knowledge and experience in Oracle preferred
Capabilities & Competencies:
Effectively manage stress and work well under pressure
Meet deadlines within prescribed timeframes
Ability to learn financial requirements of existing/new/different countries
Able to thrive in a team environment and contribute to team objectives
Knowledge and skill to break down complex concepts into easy to understand action items
Excellent presentation skills
Expert in creating and overseeing financial statements, reports and models
Ability to develop reporting and effectively present ad hoc and diverse information to executives
Proven ability to analyze business financial performance and implement appropriate measures to maximize financial performance
CAE offers:
an environment where your initiatives will be recognized and valued
the opportunity to travel internationally
the opportunity to work on a variety of projects on a multidisciplinary team
the opportunity to represent the organization at external conventions and conferences
the possibility to work from home occasionally
flexible schedules
attractive employee benefits
Come share your passion with us!