Manager - Capital & Fuel Accounting

Overview of the Role WestJet is seeking a Manager, Capital & Fuel Accounting. Reporting to the Director, Commercial & Operations Accounting, this role is responsible for ensuring the accuracy, integrity, and timeliness of financial reporting for the Capital and Fuel portfolio. The Manager, Capital & Fuel Accounting leads a team of accountants and analysts, oversees month-end close activities, and provides expert guidance on complex accounting matters. The Manager fosters a high-performing, collaborative environment while driving continuous improvement in processes, controls, and reporting practices. This role requires strong technical accounting judgment, systems and data problem-solving, and the ability to partner with operational stakeholders across complex Capital and Fuel activities.

Key Deliverables

Lead, coach, and develop a high-performing team of accountants and analysts, fostering collaboration, accountability, and continuous growth.

Oversee month-end close activities, ensuring timely, accurate financial reporting, journal entries, and account reconciliations.

Review and assess complex Capital and Fuel accounting matters, including IFRS compliance, accounting judgments, estimates, accruals, inventory, fixed assets, leases, and reporting impacts.

Prepare and support technical accounting assessments, audit-ready documentation, key controls, CSOx requirements, audits, and issue remediation for assigned portfolios.

Partner with operational, corporate, and FP&A stakeholders to resolve accounting issues, translate business activity into accurate financial reporting, and support forecasting and budgeting.

Leverage accounting systems, subledgers, and reporting tools to ensure data integrity, resolve issues, and enhance reporting efficiency.

Lead process improvement, standardization, documentation, and automation initiatives to strengthen controls, scalability, team effectiveness, and the integrity of financial information for business decision-making.

Experience & Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related discipline CPA designation 6+ years of progressive accounting experience, preferably within a complex or large organization, audit/advisory environment, or technical/financial reporting role Proven experience leading and developing teams, including coaching and performance management Strong technical accounting knowledge under IFRS, with the ability to assess complex accounting matters, prepare or review accounting analysis, and support financial reporting conclusions Experience with capital accounting, fixed assets, leases, inventory, fuel, aviation, transportation, or other complex operational accounting environments considered an asset Experience working with ERP systems, subledger systems, reporting tools, and large-volume reconciliations considered an asset Demonstrated ability to manage competing priorities and resolve complex accounting issues Strong collaboration and stakeholder management skills across finance and business teams Continuous improvement mindset with a focus on process optimization, documentation, automation, and efficiency