Head of Accounting - Waterloo, Canada - Airbus

Airbus

Verified Company

Waterloo, Canada

4 weeks ago

Posted by:

Sophia Lee

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Job Summary:

NAVBLUE, an Airbus Company, is currently seeking a Head of Accounting to join our global team.

Reporting to the Chief Financial Officer, the Head of Accounting is responsible for general ledger accounting, taxation and internal control for 4 legal entities in Canada, US, Sweden and UK and supervises accounts payable and payroll for the same entities.

Responsibilities:

Supervision of the Accounting team

Coordinate and drumbeat all activities for Accounts Payable, Payroll and General Ledger Accounting for 4 legal entities (Canada, US, Sweden and UK)
Ensure the appropriate payrolls are prepared, reviewed and approved
Supervise, support and provide daytoday management of the Accounting Group
Plan and manage resource needs and training of staff
Work with business to support accounting requirements
Liaise with taxation advisors to ensure accurate completion of tax returns for assigned legal entitiesEnsure all Government submissions are prepared accurately by the due dates
Liaise with external auditors and advisors as required;
Manages annual audits for assigned entities from planning to delivery in due date

Compliance

Develop, maintain and adhere to processes and procedures for the Group
Maintain a documented system of accounting policies and procedures
Responsible for the overall internal control environment audit trail

Continuous improvement

Optimize and enhance the level, quality and utilization of staff through staff development and mentoring
Continuously evaluate and adopt best practices and tools
Implement new or improved processes, procedures, tools and systems
Establish and maintain Key Performance indicators to monitor operational efficiency
Identify cost savings opportunities

Corporate Reporting & Consolidation

Coordinate the accounting entries, reporting of monthly results for the 4 legal entities into Airbus consolidated financial statements
Ensure accurate conversion of local currency General Ledger to the functional currency (Euro)
Prepares financial analysis for presentation to Senior Management and the Board of Directors of legal entities
Ensure all reporting requirements and deadlines are met

Education:

University degree in Accounting, Business or similar discipline
Professional accounting designation (CPA, CMA, ACA or CGA)

Experience:

Minimum of 10 years' experience in finance and accounting environment
Technology company experience is an asset;
Skilled at leading a team and working collaboratively in a team environment
Experience with statutory audits and accounting of multiple currencies
Knowledge in process improvement and internal control documentation and implementation
Public company reporting/consolidation is an asset

Knowledge, Skills, Demonstrated Capabilities & Competencies:

Strong analytical and problem solving capabilities, ability to improve upon existing processes
Able to work with minimum supervision
Effective interpersonal skills; communication adaptable to all levels of the organization
Proactive, confident self starter
Customer focus

Technical Systems Proficiency:

Proficient in common MS Excel functionality (i.e. basic formulas, pivot tables, etc.)
Experience in Google Sheets is an asset

Perks:

Located in the heart of University of Waterloo's David Johnston Research + Technology Park,
NAVBLUE is close to shops, restaurants, gyms, daycare, and many other amenities, and only 10 minutes away from Hwy 85.

The modern design of our suite on the second floor of the Accelerator Centre draws its inspiration from airport terminals, and features bright, open workstations, rather than boxed-in cubicles.

As part of our family, you will enjoy:

Being part of Airbus Network
Flexible hours
Hybrid working environment (2 days in office)
Free parking
Weekly Breakfast
Vacation Days
Professional Development Day
Christmas shut down
Summer core hours
Strong worklife balance
Casual dress code
Competitive group benefits plan
Strong focus on mental health support benefits
5 Sick Days
2 Personal Days
RRSP matching program
Life Insurance
Employee stock ownership plan
Maternity & Paternity benefits
Referral program
Rewards and Recognition program
Training and Development Support
Monthly Lunch and Learns
Fitness & Wellness reimbursement
An active social committee
Organized Volunteer Events
Game room, including a flight simulator
Lunch hour sporting activities (hockey, soccer, volleyball etc.) with a shower on site
Active Inclusion & Diversity Committee
And much more

Not to mention, the aviation industry's ongoing digital transformation means we must continually innovate and rise to the many challenges faced by our geographically diverse customers.

We are always looking for creative ways to improve our processes and technologies to be a leader in the highly competitive aviation market.

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