Controller

StandardAero; Winnipeg; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive Healthcare

5% RRSP Matching

Paid Time Off

Bonus Opportunities

Short- & Long-Term Disability

Life & AD&D Insurance

Learning & Training opportunities

Job summary

StandardAero in Winnipeg, Canada is seeking an experienced finance professional to coordinate day-to-day financial operations, monthly close, and reporting. You will manage a team of accountants and drive improvements across operations rolling up to North American and global facilities.

The role requires 5+ years in accounting/finance, strong leadership and communication skills, and a recognized CA/CMA/CGA designation or equivalent.

Qualifications

• Must be authorized to work in Canada and hold a professional accounting designation.
• 5+ years of experience in accounting or finance, including month-end and reconciliations.
• Proven leadership experience and strong interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate day-to-day financial operations and monthly close with variance reporting.
• Review balance sheet reconciliations and drive efficiencies.
• Directly manage a team of professional accountants and oversee performance development.
• Lead special projects and coordinate the external audit.

Skills

Leadership

Team management

Accounting

Auditing coordination

Communication skills

Education

CA/CMA/CGA designation or equivalent

Job description

Build an Aviation Career You’re Proud Of

At StandardAero, we use our ingenuity and know-how to find solutions for the simple to the most complex challenges in aviation. Together, we get the job done and done well. Our stability, resources, and respectful culture supports you in building a solid career with a great team you can count on day in and day out for the long term.

Our Finance headquarters are located in Winnipeg, Canada where the accounting function is performed centrally for our facilities in North America, Europe, Asia, Africa and Australia. The successful candidate will be exposed to accounting and operations on a global scale and build the unique knowledge and expertise of one of the world’s largest independent maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) providers.

What You’ll Do

• Co-ordinate day to day financial operations, monthly reporting requirements and month-end close including reviewing and reporting significant operational/financial variances
• Review monthly balance sheet reconciliations, including assisting in resolving discrepancies and finding efficiencies
• Directly manage team of professional accountants, including annual performance evaluation, development, hiring and discipline Monitor & Administer company financial policies and procedures
• Lead/Participate in special projects
• Coordinate annual external audit

Position Requirements

• Must be authorized to work in Canada
• 5+ years of experience within accounting or finance, including experience with review of reconciliations and month end, and audit coordination
• Demonstrated leadership experience and managing people
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills both oral and written
• Good organizational skills and ability to prioritize work
• Is a team player who thrives in an ever-challenging environment
• Recognized accounting designation (CA, CMA or CGA) or equivalent relevant years of experience.

Preferred Characteristics

• University degree in business administration, commerce, economics or related field

Benefits That Make Life Better

• Comprehensive Healthcare
• 5% RRSP Matching
• Paid Time Off
• Bonus Opportunities
• Short- & Long-Term Disability
• Life & AD&D Insurance
• Learning & Training opportunities

Raising the Standard of Excellence since 1911

With over a century of proven excellence, StandardAero has become an industry leader in MRO services and customized solutions in the aerospace field. Our shared values and learning-based culture inspire our team to exceed their potential and power our customers’ missions worldwide. With on-the-job training, advancement opportunities, and excellent benefits, StandardAero invites you to experience a fulfilling and meaningful career with us.

Inclusivity Is Our Standard

StandardAero offers equal employment opportunities for all. Our supportive environment celebrates diversity with no room for harassment or discrimination of any kind. We invite the