Senior Manager, Complex Accounting

About This Role

As the Senior Manager of the Complex Accounting team, you will play a strategic role within the finance organization. You will act as an expert for management and business units on the accounting implications of unusual and complex transactions and ensure compliance with IFRS. You will be responsible to manage and supervise the work of the Complex Accounting team and will report to the Assistant Corporate Controller.

Are you ready to:

1. Assess the accounting implications of unusual and complex transactions, and prepare related documentation and memos;
2. Be a strategic business partner and advisor on accounting related issues to management and different finance teams, including: business units, merger and acquisition, tax, treasury, consolidation and financial reporting;
3. Lead the team of professional accountants in Complex Accounting, and review accounting analyses and memos prepared by other team members;
4. Plan and manage the execution of accounting related projects, including: business acquisitions (purchase price allocation) and the adoption of new accounting standards;
5. Prepare and facilitate training sessions for the finance team;
6. Support the financial reporting team in the preparation of external consolidated financial reporting for unusual and complex issues.

Our ideal candidate has:

1. Professional accounting designation mandatory (CPA);
2. Minimum of 5 years of similar experience, or at a large accounting firm;
3. In-depth knowledge of IFRS and excellent ability to interpret accounting standards and their practical application;
4. Ability to communicate with all levels of the organization and adapt quickly to change;
5. Self-starter, demonstrate high level of initiative and autonomy;
6. Strong planning and organizational skills to balance and prioritize work;
7. Bilingualism (French and English) is required.

Position Type: Regular

CAE thanks all applicants for their interest. However, only those whose background and experience match the requirements of the role will be contacted.

Equal Opportunity Employer

CAE is an equal-opportunity employer committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion. As "One CAE," we take affirmative action to ensure equal opportunity for all applicants regardless of race, nationality, colour, religion, sex, gender identity and expression, sexual orientation, disability, neurodiversity, Veteran status, age, or other legally protected characteristics.

If you don't see yourself fully reflected in every job requirement listed in the job posting, we still encourage you to reach out and apply. At CAE, everyone is welcome to contribute to our success. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, please get in touch with us at rh-hr@cae.com.