Senior Manager, Corporate Finance (Technical Accounting & Business Advisory)

IATA

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

Qualifications

  • Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA, CA or equivalent) required.
  • Strong command of IFRS and complex accounting topics is essential.
  • 7-10+ years of progressive experience in accounting or finance roles needed.
  • Prior experience in a large CPA firm is preferred.
  • Demonstrated expertise in reviewing complex contracts and consulting on accounting implications is required.

Responsibilities

  • Lead financial review of contracts to ensure compliance with IFRS and policy alignment.
  • Act as Finance subject matter expert on major projects and initiatives.
  • Champion process improvement and lean principles within the finance function.
  • Assist in year-end and interim audit preparation, including drafting necessary technical papers.
  • Build relationships with operational teams to enhance financial accountability and provide insights.

Benefits

  • Diverse and inclusive work culture certified by the Equal Salary Foundation.
  • Opportunities for continuous learning with over 30,000 courses available.
  • Flexible work options, including remote and hybrid arrangements, and generous 'work from abroad' policy.
  • Work-life balance with additional time off for community involvement and one day off for your birthday.
Full Job Description
Employment Type: Permanent
Contract Duration:

About the team you are joining

Corporate Finance ispart of the Corporate Services Division and serves as the organization's centreof excellence for financial governance, technical accounting, accountingpolicy, and financial oversight. The team partners closely with businessleaders to provide practical guidance on complex transactions, strategicinitiatives, and financial reporting matters.
What your day would be like

The positioncombines deep IFRS expertise with strong business acumen to support strategicinitiatives, complex transactions, and commercial decision-making. Thesuccessful candidate will be recognized as a trusted advisor who can translatetechnical accounting requirements into practical business solutions whilepromoting financial integrity and reporting excellence.

KeyResponsibilities:

Technical Accounting & Business Advisory

  • Review complex contracts, commercial arrangements, and strategic transactions to assess accounting, financial reporting, and business implications.
  • Provide practical advice to stakeholders on revenue recognition, contract structuring, financial risks, and IFRS requirements.
  • Research and interpret accounting standards and emerging developments impacting the organization.
  • Prepare technical accounting analyses, recommendations, and position papers for complex or non-routine matters.
  • Partner with business leaders, Legal, Procurement, and operational teams to support informed decision-making and achieve business objectives.

Strategic Initiatives & Finance Excellence
  • Act as the Finance subject matter expert on strategic projects, transformation initiatives, and new business models.
  • Assess financial reporting, governance, and operational implications of key initiatives and provide practical recommendations.
  • Support the development and implementation of accounting policies, guidance, and best practices.
  • Contribute to audit readiness, financial governance, and reporting quality across the organization.
  • Identify opportunities to strengthen finance processes, controls, and reporting capabilities.

We would love to hear from you if

Required

  • Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA) designation or equivalent professional accounting qualification.
  • Deep technical expertise in IFRS, including experience interpreting and applying standards to complex and non-routine transactions.
  • 10+ years of progressive experience in technical accounting, accounting advisory, financial reporting, audit,corporate finance or controllership environments.
  • Experience preparing technical accounting memoranda and presenting accounting conclusions and recommendations to senior leadership, audit committees, or external auditors.
  • Proven experience assessing and advising on commercial agreements, business arrangements, and strategic initiatives.
  • Strong communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to explain technical concepts to non-financial audiences.
  • Demonstrated ability to balance accounting requirements with practical business considerations in a complex organization.
  • Fluent in English; additional languages an asset.

Preferred
  • Combination of Big 4 experience (ideally in Accounting Advisory Services or a similar function) and relevant industry experience.
  • Experience in a multinational or global organization.
  • Experience leading process improvement, transformation, automation initiatives, or ERP-related initiatives.
  • Demonstrated experience translating accounting, reporting, and control requirements into finance system solutions, with exposure to SAP S/4HANA (SAP FICO), OneStream, Oracle, Workday, or comparable enterprise platforms.


What Success Looks Like
You are viewed as atrusted technical accounting advisor who combines deep IFRS expertise withcommercial thinking. You help business leaders navigate complex transactions,make informed decisions, and achieve strategic objectives while maintaining thehighest standards of financial reporting and governance.

Travel Required: Y 5%

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