Senior Financial Analyst, Reporting

Cargojet Inc; Toronto; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading air cargo service provider in Toronto is seeking a Senior Financial Analyst to manage external reporting requirements. The role involves preparing financial statements, ensuring compliance with IFRS, and collaborating with auditors. Candidates should have a CPA designation and 3-5 years of relevant experience. This is a pivotal role supporting financial accuracy in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of experience in external reporting or technical accounting at a public company.
• Proven ability to prepare technical accounting papers.
• Experience working with auditors and external advisors.

Responsibilities

• Lead the preparation of quarterly and annual consolidated financial statements.
• Coordinate all external financial reporting deliverables.
• Advise the Corporate Controller on accounting and disclosure requirements.

Skills

Technical knowledge of IFRS

Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel

Strong analytical skills

Time-management skills

Problem-solving skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance

CPA designation

Tools

SAP or similar ERP system

Job description

Overview

Accelerate your career with the most awarded Air Cargo Airline in Canada!

Cargojet is Canada's leading provider of time-sensitive overnight air cargo services and carries over 1,300,000 pounds of cargo each business night. Cargojet operates its network across North America each business night, utilizing a fleet of all-cargo aircraft. Cargojet has been awarded one of Canada’s 50 Best Managed Companies as well as being awarded the Shipper’s Choice Award for the best Air Cargo Carrier in Canada for the past number of years. Being part of Cargojet will allow you to become a part of a diverse and vibrant family at the leading edge of the air cargo industry both domestically and internationally. Cargojet team members are dedicated, hardworking, and have a strong sense of leadership and commitment.

Primary Objective of the Position

Reporting to the Senior Manager, Corporate Reporting, the Senior Financial Analyst – External Reporting is responsible for Cargojet’s external reporting requirements. This includes preparation of financial statements and MD&A, liaison with PwC, development of accounting memos for complex transactions, and providing technical support to the Corporate Controller. The role requires strong technical knowledge of IFRS, accuracy, and the ability to manage reporting deadlines.

Principal Duties and Responsibilities

• Lead the preparation of quarterly and annual consolidated financial statements, notes, schedules, and MD&A in compliance with IFRS, TSX listing requirements, and Canadian securities regulations.
• Coordinate all external financial reporting deliverables, ensuring accuracy, completeness, and timely filing of required documents.
• Act as the primary contact with PwC during quarterly reviews and the annual audit, managing information requests and resolving audit issues promptly.
• Research, draft, and implement accounting memos for complex and non-routine transactions (e.g., financing, leases, acquisitions, hedging) to ensure compliance with IFRS.
• Advise the Corporate Controller and senior finance management on technical accounting and disclosure requirements affecting external reporting.
• Maintain and update documentation for internal controls over financial reporting (ICFR) and disclosure controls and procedures (DC&P), ensuring alignment with regulatory requirements.
• Prepare internal financial analyses (variance reports, budget vs. actual, forecast vs. actual) to support management and Board reporting.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams (operations, IT, treasury, tax) to capture accurate financial data for external reporting.
• Support process improvements and automation in reporting, consolidation, and compliance processes.
• Provide other financial analyses and deliverables as required.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance; CPA designation required.
• 3–5 years of experience in external reporting or technical accounting at a public company, preferably TSX-listed, or equivalent experience with IFRS-reporting clients at a Big 4 firm.
• Strong knowledge of IFRS and proven ability to prepare technical accounting papers.
• Experience working with auditors and external advisors.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
• Strong analytical, time-management, and problem-solving skills with attention to detail.
• Ability to manage priorities and deadlines in a reporting environment.
• Experience with SAP or a similar ERP system is an asset.

Important to Know

• Cargojet is an equal opportunity employer. We thank you for your interest. Only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.
• We are committed to providing accommodations for persons with disabilities. If you require accommodation, we will work with you to meet your needs.
• At Cargojet, we make safety the highest priority. Because of this priority and as we operate in a safety-sensitive environment, we require all employees to abstain from consuming Cannabis, in and outside of the workplace. This is a critical element of our drug and alcohol policy that all employees must comply with at all times.