Senior Manager, Complex Accounting & IFRS Strategy

CAE; Montreal; On-site; CAD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Group Insurance

Telemedicine Employee and Family Help

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Group RRSP

CAE Pension Plan/Defined Benefit Plan

Sabbatical Leave

Flex Time

Enhanced Parental Leave

Job summary

CAE is seeking a Senior Manager of the Complex Accounting team to serve as a subject-matter expert on the accounting implications of unusual and complex transactions, ensuring IFRS compliance. You will manage and mentor the team, report to the Assistant Corporate Controller, and gain exposure to executive leadership and strategic initiatives.

You will collaborate with cross-functional finance teams on mergers and acquisitions, business transformations, and complex financial reporting, while

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance or related field.
• Professional accounting designation mandatory (CPA).
• Minimum of 5 years of similar experience, or at a large accounting firm.
• In-depth knowledge of IFRS and ability to interpret standards.

Responsibilities

• Assess accounting implications of complex transactions and prepare memos.
• Lead and supervise the Complex Accounting team and review analyses.
• Plan and manage accounting projects including acquisitions and new standards.
• Provide training to the finance team and support external reporting.
• Monitor IFRS/US GAAP developments and advise senior leadership.
• Lead interactions with external auditors on technical matters.
• Collaborate with stakeholders on new products, contracts, and models.

Skills

IFRS knowledge

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Project management

Mergers & acquisitions experience

Communication across levels

Bilingualism (French and English)

Education

Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance or related field

CPA designation

Job description

CAE is seeking a Senior Manager of the Complex Accounting team to serve as a subject-matter expert on the accounting implications of unusual and complex transactions, ensuring IFRS compliance. You will manage and mentor the team, report to the Assistant Corporate Controller, and gain exposure to executive leadership and strategic initiatives.

You will collaborate with cross-functional finance teams on mergers and acquisitions, business transformations, and complex financial reporting, while