Manager, Accounting Services - Toronto, Canada - GTAA

GTAA
GTAA
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Toronto, Canada

4 weeks ago

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The Greater Toronto Airports Authority (GTAA) is a unique and dynamic place to work.

Approximately 1,400 GTAA employees work non-stop with our partners and agencies to deliver a safe and welcoming airport experience at Canada's leading global hub airport, Toronto Pearson.
The impacts of the pandemic have been significant to our industry, yet we remain Pearson Strong and are realizing the opportunity to accelerate our Healthy Airport commitment
. Join us on our accelerated journey in creating the airport of the future in a smart, healthy and profitable way.


What's in it for you


We offer our GTAA members amazing benefits, including retirement planning, group health benefits, employee assistance programs (EAP), paid leave, education and training, as well as recognition and rewards programs.


Position Summary:


The Manager, Accounting Services is responsible for the billing of aeronautical, airport improvement fees and commercial revenue by utilizing industry specific billing software.

In addition, the administration of receivable collection is managed through Oracle financials and in accordance with established accounting principles, financial controls, policies and objectives.

The role also establishes and manages the collection strategy risk and policy related to the organization's customers.


Key Accountabilities:


  • Lead revenue billing function to ensure timely, accurate billing of all revenue types.
  • Validate and approve the billing records against tenant leases, confirm airline flight records and maintain current rates. Ensure that appropriate taxes are applied to billing transactions. Establish and foster relationships across the organization to develop and maintain billing practices.
  • Maintaining accurate and timely billing ensures that the organization is able to generate cash flow to fund operations and investments.
  • Implement pricing strategies in accordance with GTAA strategic plan.
  • Allows the business to bill transactions that are supported, accurate and credible. Quality billing impacts the reputation of the organization.
  • Lead all aspects of reconciliations of A/R subledger and G/L, management of deferred revenues, security deposits (sufficiency)
  • Handle the Credit and Collections strategy and risk associated with GTAA customers
  • Managing credit and collections protects company assets and reputation. It allows the organization to realize strategic financial goals.
  • Develop, implement and maintain policies and procedures (Accounts Receivable credit policy, writeoff policy, Accounts Receivable collection procedures and Accounts Receivable/Revenue Billing adjustment procedures).
  • Develop policies and process improvements around standard methodologies to ensure consistency in processing and managing transactions.
  • Drive strategic clarity by helping people understand how the work contributes to the overall vision
  • Improve and innovate by listening to ideas and empowering decision
- making capabilities

  • Influence by helping people navigate the organization to remove obstacles, and barriers, and build collaboration opportunities
  • Lead people by providing coaching, guidance and development by providing meaningful feedback for personal and career growth
  • Execute flawlessly by clearly defining what expectations and success looks like in order to foster a positive, healthy and safe work environment

Qualifications:


  • Postsecondary degree in Business and/or 10 years of combined equivalent work experience and education
  • 5 years of experience in revenue billing for organizations with many diverse revenue streams
  • 5 years of credit and collection experience with 2 or more years of managerial/leadership experience included
  • Completion of or progression towards Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA) would be an asset
  • Experience working with a large ERP financial system
  • 5 years of experience in People Management (direct report or crossfunctional)
  • Demonstrated experience working in a customer centric environment
  • Able to obtain and retain Transportation Security Clearance at the designated level for the position

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:


  • Knowledge of accounting principles, financial statement analysis, and credit and collection techniques
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to negotiate and present financial materials in a logical and organized manner to various levels of management
  • Exceptional ability to lead and empower, build relationships and work crossfunctionally
  • Highly flexible and team oriented person
  • Constructively challenge the status quo, and drive continuous improvement efforts
  • Ability to manage multiple tasks and adhere to strict deadlines
  • Ability to interpret, translate and discuss billing and collection requirements as stated in legal documents and identifies impact on the organization
  • Accuracy and attention to detail
  • Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Word is requ
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