Senior Manager Corporate Finance & Accounting Advisory
- Montréal, QC
- Permanent
- Temps-plein
Contract Duration:Why you will love working hereAt IATA, we represent over 350 airlines worldwide, striving to make aviation safer, smarter, more sustainable, and inclusive.
- Our Values are not just words on a page - they are the energy behind everything we do: ONE IATA - We collaborate across teams, TRUSTED - We do the right thing, INNOVATIVE - We make tomorrow better, INCLUSIVE - We embrace diverse perspectives.
- With over 30,000 courses available, we believe in continuous learning and support your growth in an ever-changing industry.
- Diversity, equity, and inclusion are our priorities. We are certified by the Equal Salary Foundation, offering equal pay and family-friendly policies.
- We encourage community involvement through volunteering and strive to make tomorrow better for aviation and our communities. We offer time off so you can support causes important to you.
- We promote work-life balance with flexible work options, including remote and hybrid work, a generous 'work from abroad' policy, and you get your birthday off!
-Lead financial review of revenue and vendor contracts to ensure IFRS compliance and policy alignment.
-Provide guidance on revenue recognition and financial risks.2. Business Project Review & Strategic Initiatives
-Act as Finance SME on major initiatives and transformation projects.
-Advise on accounting treatments for new business models or complex transactions.3. Process Improvement & Transformation
-Champion the adoption of continuous improvement and lean principles within the Finance function.
Identify opportunities to simplify, automate, and standardize financial processes.
-Support ERP, reporting, and system enhancement initiatives (e.g., SAP/OneStream improvements).
-Contribute to strengthening financial controls, policy compliance, and governance practices.4. Financial Oversight & Reporting
-Assist with year-end and interim audit preparation, including drafting technical accounting papers as needed.
-Support development and maintenance of accounting policies and procedures.
-Collaborate closely with global FP&A, Regional Finance, and Corporate Finance teams to ensure data quality and reporting accuracy.5. Business Partnering
-Build strong relationships with operational and commercial teams to promote financial accountability and awareness.
-Provide timely insights and guidance to business leaders on financial performance, risks, and opportunities.
-Represent Corporate Finance in cross-functional working groups and committees.We would love to hear from you if
- Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA, CA or equivalent).
- Strong command of IFRS and complex accounting topics.
- 7-10+ years of progressive experience in accounting, reporting, audit, or corporate finance roles.
- Experience in a large CPA firm followed by roles in industry (preferred).
- Demonstrated experience reviewing complex contracts and advising on accounting implications.
- Proven track record of leading process improvements, transformation, or automation initiatives.
- Experience working with ERP and consolidation tools (e.g., SAP, OneStream).
- Strong analytical and critical-thinking abilities; able to evaluate ambiguous situations.
- Excellent communication skills with the ability to translate financial concepts for non-financial audiences.
- Proactive mindset with demonstrated ability to challenge the status quo and propose solutions.
- Strong stakeholder management and relationship-building skills.
- Ability to work independently, manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
- High attention to detail and commitment to high-quality output.
- Fluent in English; additional languages an asset.