Head of Accounting

7 months ago


Waterloo, Canada NAVBLUE Full time

FunctionFinance
- Location- Waterloo, Ontario
- Reference- Contract typePermanent
- Working timeFull Time

**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 day-to-day 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 (15 - 25)
- Professional Development Day
- Christmas shut down
- Summer core hours
- Strong work-life 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

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