Director – Financial Reporting and Optimization

Air Transat; Montreal; On-site; CAD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Air Transat in Montreal is seeking a Director - Financial Reporting and Optimization to lead the finance function's reporting and transformation efforts.

You will partner with senior leaders to drive IFRS compliance, implement new standards, and deliver high-value insights to support strategic decisions. Fluency in French and English is required for this Quebec-based role.

Qualifications

• CPA designation required.
• 7+ years of personnel management experience in a financial environment.
• In-depth IFRS knowledge and practical application.
• Strong communication in French and English, with ability to influence stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership and development to a team of financial analysts.
• Ensure accurate accounting activities and strong internal controls per IFRS 16.
• Oversee consolidation and statutory/management reporting processes.
• Lead budgeting, planning, and in-depth financial analysis for areas under responsibility.
• Drive continuous improvement and implement new accounting standards.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic partner

Data-driven

Financial analysis

Education

CPA designation

Bachelor's in accounting/finance

Tools

Microsoft Excel

ERP systems

Job description

Our mission is to be the preferred airline of our customers and our team.

Open-mindedness, concern for others, intelligence at work and, above all, a healthy dose of fun enable us to achieve great things every day. Our dedication has earned us the title of the world's best leisure airline multiple times, and we're just getting started.

Want to join us? You will have the chance to enjoy exclusive travel privileges to explore the world and create unforgettable memories. You will also have the opportunity to work in a modern, inspiring environment.

Be part of the journey!

Our mission is to be the preferred airline of our customers and our team.

Open-mindedness, concern for others, intelligence at work and, above all, a healthy dose of fun enable us to achieve great things every day. Our dedication has earned us the title of the world's best leisure airline multiple times, and we're just getting started.

Want to join us? You will have the chance to enjoy exclusive travel privileges to explore the world and create unforgettable memories. You will also have the opportunity to work in a modern, inspiring environment.

Job Description

Reporting to the Senior Director, Finance, the Director - Financial Reporting and Optimization acts as a key strategic partner within Air Transat's finance function.

A true change agent and mobilizing leader, the incumbent drives the evolution and continuous improvement of financial processes to support the organization's growth and performance.

As a trusted business partner, they work closely with multidisciplinary teams, as well as financial and operational leaders, to transform financial data into high-value insights that support decision-making.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership, guidance, and development to a team of financial analysts, fostering a collaborative, rigorous, and high-performance environment
• Ensure the proper execution of accounting activities and maintain strong internal controls related to Air Transat's airline costs and balance sheet
• Coordinate and review accounting provisions related to aircraft leases and aeronautical components in compliance with IFRS 16
• Oversee the consolidation of the Company's financial results, for both statutory and management reporting purposes, and ensure data accuracy and reliability
• Lead the budgeting process, financial planning, and in-depth analysis of areas under their responsibility (maintenance, capital expenditures, IFRS 16)
• Oversee the preparation and review of Air Transat's statutory financial statements, ensuring accuracy and compliance
• Ensure the ongoing application of IFRS standards for complex transactions, particularly related to maintenance, and lead the implementation of new accounting standards
• Play a key role in implementing innovative solutions and continuous improvement initiatives within the finance function
• Build and maintain strong business relationships with leaders and act as a trusted strategic advisor
• Lead special finance-related projects and actively contribute to strategic decision-making

Qualifications

• Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA) designation - required
• Minimum of 7 years of experience in personnel management within a financial environment
• Experience in a large organization; experience in the aviation industry is considered a strong asset
• In-depth knowledge of IFRS standards and their practical application
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite tools
• Proven leadership and strong ability to influence diverse stakeholders
• Demonstrated experience in change management and organizational transformation
• Strong ability to analyze complex situations and make sound decisions quickly
• Oral and written fluency in French and English *

*A good knowledge of French is required for positions in Quebec. The incumbent will be required to communicate and collaborate frequently in English, both orally and in writing, with colleagues, customers, and other stakeholders in Quebec, the rest of Canada, and internationally.