Lead Financial Analyst

Air Canada Vacations; Montreal; Hybrid; CAD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading travel company is seeking a Lead Financial Analyst in Montreal. The successful candidate will manage financial data, prepare reports, and ensure compliance with IFRS. Candidates must possess a Bachelor’s degree in accountancy, CPA certification, and have 5+ years of experience in accounting or finance. Benefits include a hybrid work model and generous employee travel programs.

Benefits

Generous employee travel program

Hybrid work model

Health and dental benefits

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 reports for senior management.
• Ensure accurate and timely financial reporting in accordance with IFRS.
• Supervise and train your direct report(s).

Skills

Proactive organizational skills

Excellent interpersonal skills

Excellent written communication skills in English

Excellent verbal communication skills in French

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Positive attitude in fast-paced environment

Excel

PowerPoint

Education

Bachelor’s degree in accountancy

CPA certification

Job description

Overview

Join to apply for the Lead Financial Analyst role at Air Canada Vacations. For over 50 years, Air Canada Vacations has been making travel easy with vacation packages, tours, cruises and more, tailored to travellers’ needs. If you’re passionate about exploring the world and sharing that enthusiasm with customers, we’d love to welcome you to our team.

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 variances 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

• 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?

• Generous employee travel program after six months of service
• Hybrid work model
• Benefits including health and dental for you and your family
• Training and development tools to 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.

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