Accounting Manager

Thorens Solutions; Montreal (administrative region); On-site; CAD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance

Pension plan

Vacation

Professional development

Job summary

Thorens Solutions in Montreal, Canada is actively seeking an Accounting Manager to lead the accounting team through close and reporting cycles, ensuring accuracy and compliance. You will collaborate with auditors and FP&A to provide insightful financial information and strategic input.

The role emphasizes maintaining strong internal controls, overseeing daily accounting operations, and driving process improvements in cost accounting and reporting. Fluency in English and French is required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting; CPA preferred.
• 5+ years of accounting experience in GAAP close.
• Experience in MRO, aerospace or manufacturing industries preferred.
• Experience with Quantum ERP.
• Strong English and French language skills.

Responsibilities

• Support month-end and quarter-end close processes, including journal entries and reconciliations.
• Support and update monthly financial reporting packages for internal and external stakeholders.
• Work with auditors to support quarterly and annual financial statements.
• Identify and communicate audit findings for internal and operational controls.
• Document, maintain, and enforce accounting policies and procedures.
• Leverage financial systems to streamline reporting and analysis processes.
• Suggest improvements to financial systems, models, and controls.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Analytical thinking

Bilingual English/French

Multi-tasking

Detail-oriented

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting

CPA preferred

Tools

Quantum ERP

Job description

Job Description

Our client is a leading international provider of aviation services, specializing in aircraft and engine leasing, maintenance, and asset management. With a strong focus on operational efficiency and sustainability, they support global airlines and operators by delivering innovative solutions that enhance fleet performance and reliability.

Job Summary

Reporting directly to the Director of Finance, the Accounting Manager will be responsible in working with the company's accounting team in executing the financial close and assisting with the public reporting of the company. This hands-on role will broadly encompass both the preparation of financial accounting and management reporting. You will also assist in maintaining a strong internal control environment and work on various special projects as the company continues to grow. You will play a key role in overseeing the daily accounting operations, assisting in month-end close processes, and providing insights for financial decision-making.

Tasks and Responsibilities

• Support month-end and quarter-end close processes, including journal entries, account reconciliations, accruals and variance analysis


• Support and update monthly financial reporting packages for internal and external stakeholders


• Work directly with the auditors to support quarterly and annual financial statement and prepare subsidiary stand-alone financial statements


• Identify, evaluate and communicate on all audit findings for both internal controls over financial reporting and operational controls


• Document, maintain, and enforce accounting policies and procedures


• Leverage internal financial systems to streamline reporting and analysis processes


• Identify opportunities to enhance financial systems, models and tools for better efficiency and accuracy including process improvements, systems upgrades, and controls implementation


• Ensure compliance with internal controls and company policies related to financial reporting and cost accounting


• Collaborate with operations and supply chain teams to ensure accurate cost allocations and inventory valuations


• Work collaboratively with FP&A to provide operating details, management reporting and forecast

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, CPA is preferred


• 5+ years of accounting experience, including at a top accounting firm, with strong operating company/GAAP experience


• Proven experience in close and reporting environment with G/L responsibilities


• Experience in the MRO, aerospace or manufacturing industries preferred


• Experience with Quantum ERP preferred


• Strong English written and communication skills and fluent in French


• Strong multi-tasking skills.


• Ability to grasp big-picture concepts while remaining detail-oriented.


• Capable of producing accurate and timely work in a fast-paced environment


• Excellent analytical, organizational, and communication skills, with attention to detail.


• Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.

Work Conditions

• Permanent position, full time;


• Competitive salary base around 90 000$ to 110 000$ base & bonus/yearly


• Insurance


• Pension plan


• Vacation


• Opportunities for professional development and career growth

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