Director - Financial Reporting and Optimization

Transat AT

$100K — $130K *
Finance & Insurance
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA) designation required.
  • Minimum of 7 years of personnel management experience in finance.
  • Experience in a large organization; aviation industry experience preferred.
  • In-depth knowledge and practical application of IFRS standards.
  • Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite tools.
  • Proven leadership skills and ability to influence diverse stakeholders.
  • Demonstrated experience in change management and organizational transformation.
  • Strong analytical skills with quick decision-making abilities.
  • Fluency in both French and English required.

Responsibilities

  • Lead, guide, and develop a team of financial analysts in a high-performance environment.
  • Ensure proper accounting execution and maintain strong internal controls on airline costs and balance sheet.
  • Coordinate and review accounting provisions related to aircraft leases under IFRS 16.
  • Oversee financial result consolidation for statutory and management reporting, ensuring data reliability.
  • Lead budgeting, financial planning, and analysis of maintenance and capital expenditures.
  • Prepare and review statutory financial statements, ensuring accuracy and compliance.
  • Apply IFRS standards to complex transactions and lead implementation of new accounting standards.
  • Drive innovative solutions and continuous improvements within finance.
  • Establish and maintain strong business relationships as a strategic advisor.
  • Lead special finance projects and contribute to strategic decision-making.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive health and wellness benefits.
  • Opportunities for professional development and career growth.
  • Flexible working arrangements.
  • A dynamic and inclusive workplace culture.
  • Employee discounts on travel and services.
Full Job Description
Job Description

Reporting to the Senior Director, Finance, the Director - Financial Reporting and Optimization acts as a key strategic partner within Air Transat's finance function.

A true change agent and mobilizing leader, the incumbent drives the evolution and continuous improvement of financial processes to support the organization's growth and performance.

As a trusted business partner, they work closely with multidisciplinary teams, as well as financial and operational leaders, to transform financial data into high-value insights that support decision-making.

Responsibilities
  • Provide leadership, guidance, and development to a team of financial analysts, fostering a collaborative, rigorous, and high-performance environment
  • Ensure the proper execution of accounting activities and maintain strong internal controls related to Air Transat's airline costs and balance sheet
  • Coordinate and review accounting provisions related to aircraft leases and aeronautical components in compliance with IFRS 16
  • Oversee the consolidation of the Company's financial results, for both statutory and management reporting purposes, and ensure data accuracy and reliability
  • Lead the budgeting process, financial planning, and in-depth analysis of areas under their responsibility (maintenance, capital expenditures, IFRS 16)
  • Oversee the preparation and review of Air Transat's statutory financial statements, ensuring accuracy and compliance
  • Ensure the ongoing application of IFRS standards for complex transactions, particularly related to maintenance, and lead the implementation of new accounting standards
  • Play a key role in implementing innovative solutions and continuous improvement initiatives within the finance function
  • Build and maintain strong business relationships with leaders and act as a trusted strategic advisor
  • Lead special finance-related projects and actively contribute to strategic decision-making


Qualifications
  • Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA) designation - required
  • Minimum of 7 years of experience in personnel management within a financial environment
  • Experience in a large organization; experience in the aviation industry is considered a strong asset
  • In-depth knowledge of IFRS standards and their practical application
  • Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite tools
  • Proven leadership and strong ability to influence diverse stakeholders
  • Demonstrated experience in change management and organizational transformation
  • Strong ability to analyze complex situations and make sound decisions quickly
  • Oral and written fluency in French and English *

*A good knowledge of French is required for positions in Quebec. The incumbent will be required to communicate and collaborate frequently in English, both orally and in writing, with colleagues, customers, and other stakeholders in Quebec, the rest of Canada, and internationally.

Additional Information

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