Director, Finance

2 weeks ago


Old Toronto, Ontario, Canada Porter Airlines Inc. Full time

About the Role:

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Financial Director to join our team at Porter Airlines Inc. As a key member of our finance team, you will play a critical role in delivering financial reporting documents to our Executive Leadership Team, Board of Directors, and other stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Lead the preparation of quarterly financial reporting documents, including consolidated financial statements, Management's Discussion and Analysis (MD&A), disclosure committee documents, and audit committee material.
  • Provide expert advice and guidance on all accounting matters, including financial systems, controls, analysis, and reporting, to ensure the fiscal integrity of our organization.
  • Review and prepare technical research and interpretation of new accounting standards, as well as complex agreements and transactions, for appropriate accounting treatment.
  • Review monthly technical and complex accounting journal entries as needed.
  • Stay up-to-date on new and upcoming accounting and auditing standards.
  • Improve the quality, accuracy, and timeliness of financial information and provide comprehensive materials in support of regular Audit Committee meetings.
  • Oversee all aspects of revenue accounting, including airline partnerships and loyalty programs.
  • Develop and maintain our internal controls program, including documentation of significant processes and related key controls, ensuring they are updated annually or as changes occur.
  • Advise the Finance, Operations, and Commercial teams on accounting and reporting standards as we pursue strategic initiatives.
  • Collaborate with finance leadership to develop objectives, improve processes, and financial systems.
  • Participate in our Safety Management System (SMS), including reporting hazards and incidents encountered in daily operations, and understand, comply with, and promote our Company Safety Policy.

Requirements:

  • Undergraduate degree in Finance or Accounting required.
  • Accounting designation required (Chartered Professional Accountant Designation).
  • 10+ years of direct financial management experience, including working with external auditors (experience in the airline industry or transportation sector preferred).
  • Experience in a major public accounting firm (preferred).
  • Strong technical accounting skills, thorough knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS), and COSO requirements.
  • Leadership capabilities to develop and strengthen the teams managed.
  • Proven management success in a larger company with the ability to attract, motivate, and retain top talent.
  • Strong financial disciplines, especially in compliance, technical accounting, and general accounting.
  • Highly organized individual with an emphasis on accuracy and timeliness.
  • Highly analytical with the ability to understand complex issues, conceptualize solutions, and clearly communicate to varying audiences.
  • Drives team to consistently meet expectations and deadlines.
  • Ability to work and interact with employees at all levels in the organization.
  • Advanced fundamental Excel skills required.
  • Exposure to large Enterprise Resource Planning applications, API integrations, and other autonomous technologies.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

About Us:

Porter Airlines has been elevating the experience of economy air travel for every passenger since 2006, providing genuine hospitality with style, care, and charm. Our fleet of Embraer E195-E2 and De Havilland Dash 8-400 aircraft serves a North American network from Eastern Canada. We are an Official 4 Star Airline in the World Airline Star Rating. Visit our website or follow us on social media to learn more about our company culture and values.


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