Senior Financial Analyst

Top Aces; Montreal; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player seeks a skilled financial professional to join its dynamic team. This role offers the chance to contribute to vital financial processes, ensuring compliance with accounting standards and delivering accurate financial reporting. The company values service, integrity, and excellence, creating an environment that promotes teamwork and personal growth. If you're passionate about finance and looking to make an impact in a collaborative setting, this opportunity is perfect for you. Join a leader in defense training solutions and help shape the future of military readiness training.

Benefits

Flexible Schedule

Attractive Benefit Plan

Opportunities for Development and Growth

Multidisciplinary Collaboration

Qualifications

• Minimum 7 years of experience in external reporting required.
• CPA certification is mandatory for this role.

Responsibilities

• Ensure accurate and timely monthly and year-end close.
• Draft and review quarterly external financial statements.

Skills

External Reporting

Attention to Detail

Team Collaboration

Communication Skills

Time Management

Judgment and Ethics

Education

CPA

7+ years in a similar role

Tools

MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook)

Job description

Founded in 2000 by three former Royal Canadian Air Force (RCAF) CF-18 fighter pilots who identified an opportunity to improve military readiness training, Top Aces has since established itself as the world leader in contracted adversary air (ADAIR) services and joint terminal attack controller (JTAC) training.

We pride ourselves on our unblemished safety record, having flown an industry leading 130,000+ hours of operational training without accident in support of customers worldwide, including Canada, the U.S., Germany, and multiple other NATO allies and international partner nations.

Our vision is to be the most trusted provider of innovative defense training solutions, continuously elevating standards in an industry where "Experience Matters." This commitment to innovation and technology ensures we remain adaptable, training allied militaries to succeed against evolving threats.

Top Aces’ dynamic team contributes to delivering on our purpose of training the next generation of combat leaders by living our values of Service, Integrity, Excellence, and Together every day!

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

1. Participate actively in the monthly, quarterly and annual close. Ensure an accurate and timely monthly and year-end close.
2. Take responsibility for the maintenance of the general ledger as well the balance sheet reconciliations.
3. Draft and review complete quarterly external financial statements with notes.
4. Participate in the preparation of the quarterly Management’s Discussion and Analysis.
5. Participate in the preparation of the audit file and support the audit completion on an annual basis.
6. Participation in the preparation of financial presentations (e.g.: Management Committee, Bank, etc.).
7. Maintain business processes and accounting policies and assist in the formulation of internal controls and policies to comply with legislation and established best practices.
8. Assure compliance with accounting standards (IFRS) and tax requirements.
9. Aid with other on-going and ad hoc analyses and preparation of various information.
10. Perform additional duties and assignments as requested by the Assistant Controller.

Education and/or Work Experience Requirements:

1. Minimum of 7 years of experience in a similar role, with strong experience in external reporting.
2. CPA required
3. Strong understanding of accounting principles and practices.
4. Attention to detail is a must.
5. Solid work ethic, results oriented with the ability to prioritize multiple assignments and consistently deliver on time with a high degree of accuracy.
6. Proven ability to work cooperatively within a team environment to achieve shared goals.
7. Sound judgment and high standard of ethics required.
8. Ability to perform all work in support of our Corporate Values of Service, Integrity, Excellence, and Teamwork.
9. Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including ability to effectively communicate with internal and external customers.
10. Excellent computer proficiency (MS Office – Word, Excel and Outlook).
11. Must be able to work under pressure and meet deadlines, while maintaining a positive attitude and providing exemplary customer service.

Occupational Health and Safety Responsibilities:

You will have the following responsibilities to comply with the company's Occupational Health and Safety program:

Managers are responsible for:

1. Providing a safe and healthy workplace including the necessary equipment, systems, and tools which are properly maintained.
2. Providing information, training, instruction, and supervision to protect the Occupational Health and Safety of Employees.
3. Ensuring Employees under their direction know and comply with Occupational Health and Safety requirements.
4. Ensuring Employees under their direction receive adequate supervision.
5. Establishing, supporting, and consulting with Occupational Health and Safety committees and Workplace Occupational Health and Safety representatives on all matters to improve workplace Occupational Health and Safety including regular safety inspections of the workplace.

Security Clearance Requirements/ CGP / ITAR:

Position requires II Clearance with the Canadian Government and the ability to gain access to the Canadian Controlled Goods Program.

By joining Top Aces, you will find:

1. A work environment in which service, integrity, excellence and teamwork are highly valued;
2. Opportunities for development and growth;
3. Multidisciplinary and multicultural collaboration at a local and global level;
4. A flexible schedule;
5. Attractive benefit plan.

Come share your passion with us! Here, you’ll be encouraged, empowered, and challenged to be your best self.

Equal Employment Opportunity

At Top Aces, all employees are welcome regardless of race, nationality, color, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, disability or age. The masculine form may be used in this job description solely for ease of reading but refers to men, women and gender diversity.