Accountant
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Job Location:
Dallas, IA - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
12 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
At CAE leader in Aviation Training we are seeking a highly motivated Accountant to join our dynamic finance team. This role plays a critical part in supporting US & Canada operations with a focus on reporting analysis and monthend close activities. The Accountant will provide essential financial insights to strengthen decisionmaking ensure compliance with accounting standards and support both Canada and U.S. civil aviation programs.
MAIN TASKS:
- Own financial statements reporting and any related variance analysis
- Partner with the Finance leadership to ensure financial reports comply with IFRS
- Review monthly quarterly and annual financial information including execution of the overall financial close process
- Maintain industry and company knowledge to enhance variance explanations and financial reporting
- Execute internal and external audit activities to meet deadlines
- Track labor payroll and intercompany chargebacks to ensure alignment with contracts
- Initiate and reconcile intercompany chargebacks to ensure accuracy and timely payment
- Ensure all stakeholders receive timely accurate updates at least monthly to assess performance and proactively steer decisions
- Drive process improvement and proactively identify cost reduction opportunities
- Assist in projects including but not limited to
- Financial statement and reporting governance
- Various analysis and reporting
- Streamlining compliance requirements
- Contribute to business process troubleshooting and enhancement initiatives (HFM Oracle Hyperion) where appropriate
- Any other tasks or duties as agreed with Finance Team Lead
QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE:
- University degree in accounting or finance required
- CPA license preferred
- MBA or graduate degree preferred
- Minimum 6 years of experience in accounting finance or related field required
- Proactive service-oriented approach
- In depth knowledge of accounting principles public company financial reporting & practices
- Project accounting experience required
- Some corporate consolidation knowledge preferred
- Excellent analytical conceptual thinking communication and interpersonal skills
- Able to thrive in an often fast paced and deadline-oriented global business requiring development and refinement of processes and procedures
- Essential knowledge and experience in Hyperion Planning and Hyperion Enterprise preferred
- Expert knowledge of Microsoft Applications required (Excel Word Power Point Access)
- Knowledge and experience in Oracle preferred
CAPABILITIES & COMPETENCIES:
- Effectively manage stress and work well under pressure
- Meet deadlines within prescribed timeframes
- Ability to learn financial requirements of existing/new/different countries
- Able to thrive in a team environment and contribute to team objectives
- Knowledge and skill to break down complex concepts into easy-to-understand action items
- Excellent presentation skills
- Experience creating and overseeing financial statements reports and models
- Ability to develop reporting and effectively present ad hoc and diverse information to finance leadership
- Proven ability to analyze business financial performance and implement appropriate measures to maximize financial performance
- Able to work flexible hours (may include weekends and/or public holidays)
Role-Specific Physical Activity Summaries
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About CAE
At CAE our mission is clear: to help make the world a safer place. For nearly 80 years weve driven innovation in simulation training and mission readiness to support critical operations worldwide. By leveraging advanced technologies we empower our customers to operate smarter faster and more sustainably. Join a purpose-driven organization where bold ideas are encouraged collaboration drives progress and your growth fuels our shared success.
Position Type
RegularEqual Opportunity Employer
CAE is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees without regard to race color national origin age religion sex disability status protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal state or local CAE everyone is welcome to contribute to our success. Applicants needing reasonable accommodations should contact their recruiter at any point in the recruitment you need assistance to submit your application because of incompatible assistive technology or a disability please contact us at .
Data Privacy
CAE thanks all applicants for their interest. However only those whose background and experience match the requirements of the role will be contacted.
Key Skills
- Internal Audit
- Accounting Tally
- General Ledger Accounting
- External Audit
- Microsoft Excel
- PMP
- Financial Accounting
- Financial Analysis
- Payroll
- Financial Recouncilation
- Financial statement
- Accounting and Finance
- ACCA
- CPA
- Financial Reporting
About Company
CAE's Defense and Security business unit focuses on helping prepare military customers to develop and maintain the highest levels of mission readiness. With nearly 5,000 employees, CAE USA Inc. is the largest segment within CAE's Defense and Security business unit. The organization le ... View more
