Lead Financial Analyst

Vacances Air Canada / Air Canada Vacations; Montreal; Hybrid; CAD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent Canadian travel company in Montreal is seeking a Lead Financial Analyst to oversee financial reporting functions. The role involves budgeting, forecasting, and compliance with IFRS. Ideal candidates will have a Bachelor’s degree, a CPA certification, and over 5 years of experience in finance. This position offers a hybrid work model and comprehensive benefits, including generous travel privileges.

Benefits

Generous employee travel program

Comprehensive health and dental benefits

Training and development tools

Hybrid work model

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in accounting or finance.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and validate all transactions in the general ledger.
• Prepare and review month-end and year-end closing processes.
• Analyze financial data and prepare financial statements.
• Ensure accurate financial reporting in accordance with IFRS.
• Coordinate with internal and external auditors.
• Supervise and train direct report(s).

Skills

Proactive organizational skills

Excellent interpersonal skills

Excellent written communication skills

Excellent verbal communication skills in French

Attention to detail

Ability to work in a team

Excellent Excel skills

Excellent PowerPoint skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in accountancy

CPA certification

Job description

JOB TITLE : Lead Financial Analyst

POSITION STATUS : Permanent

DEPARTMENT : Finance

LOCATION : Montreal

WHO WE ARE

Air Canada Vacations is in the business of making dreams travel. We offer vacation packages, tours, cruises and more tailored to individual needs. We have a vacation for every traveler because we do. If you’re passionate about exploring the world and sharing that enthusiasm with our customers, we’d love to welcome you to our team. For over 50 years, Air Canada Vacations has been making travel easy, so come and join us in helping fellow Canadians create unforgettable memories wherever they go.

As a Lead, Financial Reporting, the incumbent will play a crucial role in assisting the Manager, Financial Reporting to maintain the financial reporting functions of Air Canada Vacations. This includes budgeting, forecasting, variance analysis, and identifying risks and opportunities while ensuring financial targets are met. The role also involves analyzing cost drivers and offering recommendations to optimize financial performance.

WHAT YOU'LL BE DOING

• Maintain and validate all transactions in the general ledger
• Prepare and review the month-end and year-end closing processes and ensure all financial activities are accurate and delivered in a timely manner
• Analyze financial data and prepare financial statements, reports and forecasts for senior management
• Analyze and explain variance explanations versus budget, outlook and prior year
• Maintain, analyze and prepare balance sheet reconciliations
• Ensure accurate and timely financial reporting in accordance with IFRS
• Ensure the accuracy, completeness and timely completion of monthly financial reporting
• Maintain, improve, and implement financial policies, procedures and internal controls and ensure compliance
• Coordinate and assist with internal and external auditors for interim and year-end
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams internally or with subsidiaries (AC, Aeroplan, Rouge)
• Assist with the integration of our new accounting system
• Assist with various tax requirements and projects
• Assist in various projects and initiatives
• Ad hoc compliance filings such as OSFI, TICO, IATA
• Supervise and train your direct report(s)

WHAT YOU BRING TO THE TEAM

Qualifications :

• Bachelor’s degree in accountancy. A professional certification (CPA) is required.
• 5+ years of experience in accounting or finance

Skills :

• Proactive organizational and excellent interpersonal skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English and French
• Attention to detail and accuracy in financial reporting and analysis
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment and collaborate with cross-functional teams
• Ability to keep a positive attitude in a fast-paced environment
• Excellent computer skills in general, especially Excel and PowerPoint

WHY WORK WITH US?

• Our team loves to travel, and we have one of the most generous employee travel programs in the industry. You''ll be eligible for travel privileges for yourself and other eligible persons once you''ve completed 6 months of service
• Hybrid work model
• We value your wellbeing and offer a wide variety of benefit plans, including health and dental, for you and your family
• We offer training and development tools to help unlock your full potential

Please note that these benefits apply to permanent, full-time employees.

Visit our Careers page for a full list of benefits.

OUR COMMITMENT TO DIVERSITY, EQUITY, AND INCLUSION

Air Canada Vacations is committed to ensuring a Diverse, Equitable, and Inclusive Workplace, fundamental to its core values. We celebrate the uniqueness of every individual, listen to every voice, and instill a sense of belonging in our people that allows each team member's authentic self to truly shine.

We encourage individuals of all backgrounds to apply as we strive to create a diverse team that mirrors the diversity of the customers and communities we serve as an equal opportunity employer. Should you require any accommodation, please inform us and we will work with you to meet your accessibility needs. For any accessibility-related assistance, requests for information in accessible alternative formats or to report any accessibility problems, please share in your application.