CAE Inc

Lead, D&S Consolidation & Accounting

CAE Inc • $90K — $110K *
Saint-laurent, QC H4K 1H9In-Person
Legal & Accounting
5 - 7 years of experience
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Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance or related field.
  • 5+ years of experience in audit, accounting, or financial reporting in a complex environment.
  • CPA designation preferred or in progress.
  • Strong knowledge of IFRS and financial reporting requirements.
  • Excellent proficiency in Microsoft Excel.

Responsibilities

  • Support month-end and quarter-end close processes for global segments.
  • Coordinate deliverables with subsidiaries and joint ventures across 25 locations.
  • Prepare and review journal entries for compliance and adjustments.
  • Identify and resolve accounting issues, ensuring adherence to standards.
  • Prepare and present monthly reporting packages with financial analyses.
  • Lead investment steering committee meetings and manage follow-up actions.
  • Guide financial analysts in delivering quality work and meeting priorities.

Benefits

  • Group Insurance
  • Telemedicine Employee and Family Assistance Program
  • Employee Stock Purchase Plan
  • Group RRSP
  • CAE Pension Plan/Defined Benefit Plan
  • Sabbatical Leave
  • Flex Time
  • Enhanced Parental Leave
Full Job Description
Description

Are you seeking an environment in which you'll be continually learning, taking on new challenges and communicating with management and operational teams around the world? Do you enjoy a fast-paced, team-oriented environment? CAE, a world-class public company that is a leader in training in the fields of civil aviation and defence and security, is looking for a talented individual to join its Defense & Security (D&S) team as the Accounting Team Leader, supporting the Accounting Manager in the execution of the segment's accounting, reporting and close activities.

In this role, you will:
  • Support the Accounting Manager in the month-end and quarter-end close consolidation process for the segment, including:
  • Co-ordinating timelines and deliverables with subsidiaries and joint ventures in over 25 locations worldwide.
  • Preparing and reviewing journal entries, including inter-company profit eliminations, GAAP adjustments, error corrections and presentation journal entries.
  • Helping identify and resolve accounting issues and ensuring that reported numbers are in compliance with accounting standards and corporate accounting policies.
  • Preparing monthly reporting packages and presentations for Management, including analyses of the income statement, balance sheet, cashflow statement and other supporting schedules.
  • Supporting the review of information used to prepare quarterly and annual financial information disclosures.
  • Lead the segment investments steering committee, including preparation of supporting materials and follow-up on action items.
  • Participate in the preparation of the monthly balance sheet and cashflow forecast.
  • Participate in the annual budget process by supporting the Accounting Manager and regional finance teams.
  • Prepare the quarterly D&S MD&A and supporting analysis for senior management review.
  • Support discussions with external auditors by preparing analyses, coordinating requests and following up on open items.
  • Provide day-to-day guidance and coaching to financial analysts, helping ensure priorities, deliverables and quality standards are met.
  • Work closely with the Accounting Manager and senior finance stakeholders to provide guidance and support to the D&S regions.
  • Perform general and customized analyses to support strategic initiatives, process improvements and ad hoc management requests.


Minimum Qualifications
  • Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance or related field.
  • Five (5) or more years of experience in audit, accounting, consolidation or financial reporting, preferably in a public corporation or complex multinational environment.
  • CPA accounting designation or in progress.
  • Strong knowledge of IFRS and financial reporting requirements.
  • Excellent knowledge of Microsoft Office Excel.


Preferred Qualifications
  • Hyperion Financial Management and/or Hyperion Planning expertise.
  • Ability to thrive in an often fast-paced, deadline-oriented environment while managing multiple priorities.
  • Excellent analytical and communication skills, with the ability to summarize complex information clearly.
  • Results-oriented with strong attention to detail and a commitment to high-quality deliverables.
  • Ability to identify issues, propose practical solutions and escalate matters appropriately.
  • Strong interpersonal skills with a demonstrated ability to collaborate effectively with people at all levels of the organization.


Benefits
  • Group Insurance
  • Telemedicine Employee and Family Assistance Program
  • Employee Stock Purchase Plan
  • Group RRSP
  • CAE Pension Plan/Defined Benefit Plan
  • Sabbatical Leave
  • Flex Time
  • Enhanced Parental Leave


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Position Type
Regular

About CAE Inc

CAE Inc. is a Canadian manufacturer of simulation technologies, modelling technologies and training services to airlines, aircraft manufacturers, healthcare specialists, and defense customers. CAE was founded in 1947, and has manufacturing operations and training facilities in 35 countries. CAE's Defense and Security business unit focuses on training solutions for defense forces across the world. CAE's Civil Aviation Training Solutions business unit provides training solutions for civil aviation organizations worldwide, including airlines, aircraft manufacturers, training centers, and aircraft maintenance, repair and overhaul organizations. CAE's Healthcare business unit designs and manufactures simulators and offers audiovisual and simulation center management services for medical schools, nursing schools, hospitals, defense forces, and other medical organizations. CAE is headquartered in Saint-Laurent, Quebec.
Learn more about CAE Inc
Size
13,000 employees
Market Cap
$6 billion
Industry
Aerospace & Defense
Founded
1947
5 Year Trend
+4.5%
NASDAQ
CAE
* Ladders Estimates

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