Director – Financial Reporting and Optimization

Company Description

Be part of the journey!

Our mission is to be our customers' and team's favorite airline.

Open-mindedness, care for others, smart work, and above all, a healthy dose of fun allow us to accomplish great things every day, such as becoming the first international tour operator to obtain Travelife certification for our commitment to sustainable tourism. We have also repeatedly won the title of World's Best Leisure Airline. And that is just the beginning.

Want to join us? From day one, you will enjoy travel privileges to discover the world. You will also have the opportunity to work in modern and inspiring work environments.

Job Description

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

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

As a leading business partner, you will collaborate closely with multidisciplinary teams as well as financial and operational managers to transform financial data into high-value decision-making levers.

Responsibilities

• Ensure leadership, mobilization, and development of a team of financial analysts, fostering a collaborative, rigorous, and excellence-driven environment
• Oversee the proper functioning of accounting activities and the maintenance of strong internal controls for 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 standard
• Supervise the consolidation of financial information for the Corporation's results, for both statutory and management needs, and guarantee its reliability
• Drive the budget process, financial planning, and in-depth analysis of sectors under your responsibility (maintenance, capital assets, IFRS 16)
• Supervise the preparation and review of Air Transat's statutory financial statements, ensuring their accuracy and compliance
• Ensure the ongoing application of IFRS standards for complex situations, particularly related to maintenance, and drive the implementation of new accounting standards
• Play a key role in implementing innovative solutions and continuous improvement initiatives for the finance function
• Develop and maintain strong business relationships with managers and act as a strategic partner and advisor
• Take leadership of special projects with a financial scope 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 context
• Experience within a large corporation; experience in the aviation industry is a distinctive asset
• In-depth knowledge of IFRS standards and their practical application
• Excellent command of Microsoft Office suite tools
• Recognized leadership and strong influencing ability among diverse stakeholders
• Proven experience in change management and organizational transformation
• High ability to analyze complex situations and take a position quickly
• Oral and written proficiency in French and English *

*Good proficiency in French is required for positions in Quebec. The incumbent will need to communicate frequently in English, orally and in writing, with colleagues, clients, or other stakeholders, both in Quebec and internationally.

Additional Information

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Employment Equity

Transat is committed to fostering an inclusive and respectful environment where equity prevails. We strive to build a workforce that reflects the diversity of our customers and the communities in which we travel. We therefore encourage women, visible minorities, ethnic minorities, Indigenous peoples, and persons with disabilities to apply. Transat will accommodate persons with disabilities throughout the selection and hiring process. If you need accommodation measures, please contact us so that we can properly meet your needs together.