Senior Financial Analyst POST NUMBER: 480901

About the Company
Our client is a large scheduled airline. They are looking for a Senior Financial Analyst to join their team!

Why Work Here

• Opportunity to expand skillset, work on new and exciting projects, and progress your career
• Flexible culture with hybrid work arrangements
• Competitive compensation package inclusive of RRSP matching and additional high-value benefits
• Work under a strong mentor in a growing reputable organization

About the Opportunity

• Maintain and reconcile the fixed asset sub-ledger, including capitalization, transfers, disposals, and depreciation in accordance with company policy and applicable accounting standards.
• Support the accounting for capital projects, including tracking costs, monitoring project status, and coordinating timely asset capitalization upon project completion.
• Work closely with the Technical Operations team to ensure aircraft component and maintenance asset data is consistent and reconciled between the aircraft maintenance management system (AMOS) and the fixed asset sub-ledger.
• Assist in the preparation of accurate and timely quarterly financial reporting documents, including consolidated financial statements, Management’s Discussion and Analysis (MD&A), and materials for the audit committee.
• Perform technical accounting research and assist in analyzing complex agreements and transactions to determine appropriate accounting treatments.
• Support monthly, quarterly, and annual financial close processes by preparing and reviewing journal entries, balance sheet reconciliations, and schedules related to property, plant, and equipment (PP&E).
• Ensure compliance with internal accounting policies and external regulations, with a focus on maintaining sub-ledger integrity and accurate reconciliations.
• Identify and contribute to process improvement opportunities to enhance efficiency and support the team's goal of achieving a five-day close.
• Monitor updates to accounting and auditing standards — particularly as they relate to asset accounting and leases — and assist with implementing necessary changes to maintain compliance.
• Assist with the preparation of audit deliverables related to fixed assets and capital expenditures, and collaborate with external auditors during the annual audit process.
• Assist with documenting key financial processes and controls, helping to maintain the accuracy and completeness of Porter's internal control framework.
• Prepare ad hoc financial reports and analyses to support management decision-making.
• Collaborate with the broader finance team and other departments — including Operations, Procurement, and Engineering — to ensure complete and accurate financial reporting on capital activity.
• Actively participate in Porter's Safety Management System (SMS) by identifying and reporting workplace hazards and promoting a safe work environment.
• Perform other duties as assigned in support of the Financial Reporting team and broader finance function.

About You

• CPA or in-progress
• Strong communication skills
• Minimum 3 years of progressive accounting experience
• Strong technical IFRS experience (IFRS 16 and/or IAS 6 a strong asset)
• Experience with external financial reporting and MD&A
• Experience at a mid-size/Big 4 audit firm an asset

Salary Range
$90,000 - $100,000 / year

How to Apply
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This position for employment is for a current vacancy with Vaco/Highspring’s client. You must currently reside within the Greater Toronto Area and be permitted to work in Canada to be considered for this opportunity. A recruiter will be in touch with you if your profile meets our client’s requirements for this role.

Determining compensation for this role (and others) at Vaco/Highspring depends upon a wide array of factors including but not limited to the individual’s skill sets, experience and training, licensure and certifications, office location and other geographic considerations, as well as other business and organizational needs. With that said, as required by local law in geographies that require salary range disclosure, Vaco/Highspring notes the salary range for the role is noted in this job posting. The individual may also be eligible for discretionary bonuses, and can participate in medical, dental, and vision benefits as well as the company’s 401(k) retirement plan. Additional disclaimer: Unless otherwise noted in the job description, the position Vaco/Highspring is filing for is occupied. Please note, however, that Vaco/Highspring is regularly asked to provide talent to other organizations. By submitting to this position, you are agreeing to be included in our talent pool for future hiring for similarly qualified positions. Submissions to this position are subject to the use of AI to perform preliminary candidate screenings, focused on ensuring minimum job requirements noted in the position are satisfied. Further assessment of candidates beyond this initial phase within Vaco/Highspring will be otherwise assessed by recruiters and hiring managers. Vaco/Highspring does not have knowledge of the tools used by its clients in making final hiring decisions and cannot opine on their use of AI products.