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Transat

Tour operator and travel services provider

Financial Reporting and Optimization Director

Financial AccountingConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Full-timeMontreal, QC, CanadaNo salary listedHybrid

About the Job

Requirements

  • A Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA) designation is required.
  • At least 7 years of personnel-management experience in a financial context.
  • Experience in a large company; aviation-industry experience is a distinct advantage.
  • In-depth knowledge of International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) and their practical application.
  • Strong command of the Microsoft Office suite.
  • Recognized leadership and strong ability to influence diverse stakeholders.
  • Demonstrated experience in change management and organizational transformation.
  • Strong ability to analyze complex situations and take a position quickly.
  • Fluency in spoken and written French and English; frequent oral and written English communication with colleagues, clients, or other stakeholders in Quebec and internationally is required.

Responsibilities

  • Lead, mobilize, and develop a team of financial analysts, fostering a collaborative, rigorous environment focused on excellence.
  • Ensure the proper operation of accounting activities and maintain strong internal controls for airline costs and Air Transat's balance sheet.
  • Coordinate and review accounting provisions related to aircraft leases and aeronautical components in compliance with IFRS 16.
  • Oversee consolidation of the Company's financial results for statutory and management purposes, and ensure their reliability.
  • Lead budgeting, financial planning, and in-depth analysis for areas under the role's responsibility, including maintenance, capital assets, and IFRS 16.
  • Oversee preparation and review of Air Transat's statutory financial statements, ensuring accuracy and compliance.
  • Ensure ongoing application of IFRS to complex situations, particularly those related to maintenance, and lead implementation of new accounting standards.
  • Play a key role in implementing innovative solutions and continuous-improvement initiatives in the finance function.
  • Develop and maintain strong business relationships with managers and act as a strategic business partner and advisor.
  • Lead special projects with financial scope and actively contribute to strategic decision-making.

Desired Qualifications

  • Experience in the aviation industry is a distinct advantage.

About the Company

Transat

Tour operator and travel services provider

Transat operates in travel and tourism, offering vacation packages, flights, and itineraries in France through Vacances Transat France and Look Voyages. Its products bundle flights, accommodations, and activities into packaged trips, using both charter and scheduled flights with airline partners. It differs from competitors by building an integrated tour-operator model in France with established brands and a history of consolidation, rather than just selling separate components. The goal is to connect travelers with curated vacation experiences and grow market share in cross-border travel while refocusing on Americas and transatlantic markets.

Company size
1,001-5,000
Company stage
IPO
Headquarters
Montreal, Canada
Founded
1987

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