IFRS & Technical Accounting Strategy Lead (Hybrid)

IATA Consulting; Montreal; Hybrid; CAD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Remote work options

Birthday off

Volunteer time off

Job summary

IATA Consulting in Montreal, QC, is seeking a senior technical accounting leader to support IFRS expertise across complex transactions and strategic initiatives. You will translate accounting requirements into practical business solutions while upholding governance and reporting excellence.

The role emphasizes advisory capabilities, collaboration with Legal and Procurement, and driving improvements in finance processes and ERP-based systems in a hybrid work setup.

Qualifications

• CPA designation and IFRS expertise required.
• 10+ years in technical accounting, advisory, or related fields.
• Experience preparing technical accounting memoranda and presenting to leadership.
• Ability to advise on commercial agreements and strategic initiatives.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Fluent in English; additional languages are an asset.

Responsibilities

• Review contracts and strategic transactions for accounting and reporting implications.
• Provide practical guidance on revenue recognition and IFRS requirements.
• Research and interpret evolving accounting standards.
• Prepare analyses and position papers for non-routine matters.
• Partner with Legal, Procurement, and operations to inform decisions.
• Act as Finance SME on projects and transformation initiatives.
• Assess governance, reporting implications of key initiatives.
• Contribute to accounting policy development and best practices.
• Support audit readiness and overall reporting quality.
• Identify opportunities to strengthen finance processes and controls.

Skills

CPA designation

IFRS expertise

10+ years experience

Technical accounting memos

Commercial agreements advisory

Strong communication

Stakeholder management

Fluent in English

Education

CPA designation

Tools

SAP S/4HANA (FICO)

OneStream

Oracle

Workday

Job description

Employment Type:Permanent
Contract Duration:

Why you will love working here

At IATA, we represent over 350 airlines worldwide, striving to makeaviation safer, smarter, more sustainable, and inclusive.

• Our Values are not just words on a page - they are the energy behind everything we do:ONE IATA- We collaborate across teams,TRUSTED -We do the right thing,INNOVATIVE -We make tomorrow better,INCLUSIVE -We embrace diverse perspectives.
• With over 30,000 courses available, we believe in continuous learning and support your growth in an ever-changing industry.
• Diversity, equity, and inclusion are our priorities. We are certified by the Equal Salary Foundation, offering equal pay and family-friendly policies.
• We encourage community involvement through volunteering and strive to make tomorrow better for aviation and our communities. We offer time off so you can support causes important to you.
• We promote work-life balance with flexible work options, including remote and hybrid work, a generous 'work from abroad' policy, and you get your birthday off!

Our Hybrid work model

We support flexibility while recognizing thevalue of working together in person. This position follows a hybrid schedule, workingthree days per week from our Montreal office and the option to work from homefor the remaining days, in accordance with business needs and our flexibleworking policy.

About the team you are joining

Corporate Finance ispart of the Corporate Services Division and serves as the organization's centreof excellence for financial governance, technical accounting, accountingpolicy, and financial oversight. The team partners closely with businessleaders to provide practical guidance on complex transactions, strategicinitiatives, and financial reporting matters.

What your day would be like

The positioncombines deep IFRS expertise with strong business acumen to support strategicinitiatives, complex transactions, and commercial decision-making. Thesuccessful candidate will be recognized as a trusted advisor who can translatetechnical accounting requirements into practical business solutions whilepromoting financial integrity and reporting excellence.

KeyResponsibilities:

Technical Accounting & Business Advisory

• Review complex contracts, commercial arrangements, and strategic transactions to assess accounting, financial reporting, and business implications.
  
• Provide practical advice to stakeholders on revenue recognition, contract structuring, financial risks, and IFRS requirements.
  
• Research and interpret accounting standards and emerging developments impacting the organization.
  
• Prepare technical accounting analyses, recommendations, and position papers for complex or non-routine matters.
  
• Partner with business leaders, Legal, Procurement, and operational teams to support informed decision-making and achieve business objectives.

Strategic Initiatives & Finance Excellence

• Act as the Finance subject matter expert on strategic projects, transformation initiatives, and new business models.
  
• Assess financial reporting, governance, and operational implications of key initiatives and provide practical recommendations.
  
• Support the development and implementation of accounting policies, guidance, and best practices.
  
• Contribute to audit readiness, financial governance, and reporting quality across the organization.
  
• Identify opportunities to strengthen finance processes, controls, and reporting capabilities.

We would love to hear from you if

Required

• Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA) designation or equivalent professional accounting qualification.
  
• Deep technical expertise in IFRS, including experience interpreting and applying standards to complex and non-routine transactions.
  
• 10+ years of progressive experience in technical accounting, accounting advisory, financial reporting, audit, corporate finance or controllership environments.
  
• Experience preparing technical accounting memoranda and presenting accounting conclusions and recommendations to senior leadership, audit committees, or external auditors.
  
• Proven experience assessing and advising on commercial agreements, business arrangements, and strategic initiatives.
  
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to explain technical concepts to non-financial audiences.
  
• Demonstrated ability to balance accounting requirements with practical business considerations in a complex organization.
• Fluent in English; additional languages an asset.

Preferred

• Combination of Big 4 experience (ideally in Accounting Advisory Services or a similar function) and relevant industry experience.
• Experience in a multinational or global organization.

• Experience leading process improvement, transformation, automation initiatives, or ERP-related initiatives.
  
• Demonstrated experience translating accounting, reporting, and control requirements into finance system solutions, with exposure to SAP S/4HANA (SAP FICO), OneStream, Oracle, Workday, or comparable enterprise platforms.
  

What Success Looks Like
You are viewed as atrusted technical accounting advisor who combines deep IFRS expertise withcommercial thinking. You help business leaders navigate complex transactions,make informed decisions, and achieve strategic objectives while maintaining thehighest standards of financial reporting and governance.

Travel Required: Y 5%

Learn more about IATA’s role in the industry, our benefits, and the team at iata/careers/. We are looking forward tohearing from you!