About This Role

CAE Flight Operations Solutions is an industry-leading digital platform trusted by the worldu2019s top airlines and business aviation companies to optimize their operations. Every year, more than 50 million flights and over 200,000 crew members are supported by CAEs flight operations software backed by a global team and unparalleled expertise.

We offer a comprehensive portfolio of products and a digital ecosystem to address three main markets u2013 Commercial Aviation, Business Aviation and Crew Engagement.

Spanning crew, flight, movement, airport, on-board catering, and cost management, CAEs customizable end-to-end solution improves decision-making by harnessing the power of integrated data and advanced technologies to improve operational performance, profitability, employee satisfaction and passenger experience.

CAE Finance operations performs general accounting activities, including the preparation, maintenance and reconciliation of ledger accounts and financial statements such as balance sheets, profit-and-loss statements and capital expenditure schedules.

Job Description

The Accountant III supports by preparing and analyzing financial statements while working closely with business and Finance leadership to ensure accuracy and IFRS compliance. They contribute to the overall financial story regarding actual performance and coordinate with the forecasting team on necessary adjustments to forward looking projections. The Accountant III implements best practices, streamlines processes and enables efficient workflow to ensure timely reporting. They contribute to the monthly financial close process for multiple business entities. Are you ready to:

The role we are offering you:

Own financial statements, reporting and any related variance analysis

• Partner with the Finance leadership to ensure financial reports comply with IFRS

• Review monthly, quarterly and annual financial information including management of the overall financial close process

• Maintain industry and company knowledge to enhance variance explanations and financial reporting

• Execute internal and external audit activities to meet deadlines

• Ensure all stakeholders receive timely, accurate updates at least monthly to assess performance and proactively steer decisions

• Drive process improvement and proactively identify cost reduction opportunities

• Assist in projects including but not limited to

  • Financial statement and reporting governance

  • Various analysis and reporting

  • Streamlining compliance requirements

• Contribute to business process troubleshooting and enhancement initiatives (HFM, Oracle, Hyperion) where appropriate

• Any other tasks or duties as agreed with Finance Team Lead

Our ideal candidate has:

• University degree in accounting or finance required

• CPA license preferred

• MBA or graduate degree preferred

• Minimum 5 years of experience in accounting, finance or related field required

• Proactive leadership approach and service oriented

• In depth knowledge of accounting principles, public company financial reporting & practices

• Has experience collaborating with or leading a team of junior accountants

• Well-established corporate consolidation knowledge

• Excellent analytical, conceptual thinking, communication, and interpersonal skills

• Able to thrive in an often fast paced and deadline-oriented global business requiring development and refinement of processes and procedures

• Essential knowledge and experience in Hyperion Planning and Hyperion Enterprise preferred

• Expert knowledge of Microsoft Applications required (Excel, Word, Power Point, Access)

• Knowledge and experience in Oracle preferred

Capabilities & Competencies:

• Effectively manage stress and work well under pressure

• Meet deadlines within prescribed timeframes

• Ability to learn financial requirements of existing/new/different countries

• Able to thrive in a team environment and contribute to team objectives

• Knowledge and skill to break down complex concepts into easy to understand action items

• Excellent presentation skills

• Expert in creating and overseeing financial statements, reports and models

• Ability to develop reporting and effectively present ad hoc and diverse information to executives

• Proven ability to analyze business financial performance and implement appropriate measures to maximize financial performance

CAE offers:

• an environment where your initiatives will be recognized and valued

• the opportunity to travel internationally u200B

• the opportunity to work on a variety of projects on a multidisciplinary team

• the opportunity to represent the organization at external conventions and conferences

• the possibility to work from home occasionally

• flexible schedules

• attractive employee benefits

Come share your passion with us!

At CAE, we equip people in critical roles with the expertise and solutions to create a safer world. As a technology company, we digitalize the physical world, deploying software-based simulation training and critical operations support solutions. Above all else, we empower pilots, cabin crew, airlines, defense and security forces and healthcare practitioners to perform at their best every day and when the stakes are the highest. Around the globe, weu2019re everywhere customers need us to be with more than 13,000 employees in approximately 250 sites and training locations in over 40 countries. CAE represents more than 75 years of industry firstsu2014the highest-fidelity flight, mission and medical simulators and training programs powered by digital technologies. We embed sustainability in everything we do. Today and tomorrow, weu2019ll make sure our customers are ready for the moments that matter.

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Position Type

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

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 dont 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-hrcae.com.