Senior Accountant

Build an Aviation Career You’re Proud Of

At StandardAero, we use our ingenuity and know-how to find solutions for the simple to the most complex challenges in aviation. Together, we get the job done and done well. Our stability, resources and respectful culture supports you in building a solid career with a great team you can count on day in and day out for the long term.

As a Sr Accountant, you’ll play a key role in supporting financial operations of our Helicopter Programs business in Langley, BC.  You will be a member of Langley’s management team and will perform a variety of internal accounting functions including maintaining the general ledger, research and analysis of business unit and/or sector financial information, detailed analysis of transactions or balances, providing financial guidance to multi-disciplinary groups, and preparing and reviewing a variety of internal financial reports.

Location: Langley, BC (onsite)

What you’ll do:

• Generating regular financial reports for management review.
• Coordinate day to day financial operations, monthly reporting requirements and month-end close including reviewing and reporting significant variances.
• Prepare and review monthly balance sheet reconciliations, including assisting in resolving discrepancies and finding efficiencies.
• Collaborating with other departments to develop and monitor budgets.
• Conducting financial analysis to provide insights into business performance, identifying areas for cost savings and efficiency improvements.
• Ensures accounting systems and procedures are in compliance with company policies, acceptable accounting practices and applicable regulations.
• Collaborating with other departments, such as procurement and operations, to gather financial data and support decision-making.
• Assists in the preparation of working papers for periodic government, external or internal audits.
• Responsible for observing all applicable safety requirements and reporting any unsafe practices/conditions immediately.
• Produces a variety of ad-hoc reporting.  Assists in preparation of reports for external and internal reporting requirements. Lead/participate in special projects such as, but not limited to, annual budget preparation.

Position Requirements: 

• 5-7 years of progressive accounting experience
• Working knowledge of US GAAP and SOX 
• Excellent analytical, organizational and communication skills
• Ability to work independently multitasking and prioritizing responsibilities in order to meet deadlines
• Team player who thrives in an ever-challenging environment

Preferred Characteristics:

• Industry experience in manufacturing or aerospace sector preferred
• Post-secondary degree in Business, Economics, Accounting or other related field ideal
• Experience with public company reporting, internal audit or corporate SOX compliance is an asset
• Holds or is actively pursuing a recognized professional accounting designation (CA, CMA, CGA, or CPA). Individuals with an equivalent mix of experience and education will also be considered
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel and familiarity with SQL
• Experience with Oracle, Wands, Navixa or ability to learn new ERP systems quickly

Benefits that make life better

• Comprehensive Healthcare
• DCPP with 100% company match; up to 5% vested
• Paid Time Off starting on day one
• Bonus opportunities
• Short- & Long-Term Disability
• Life & AD&D Insurance
• Learning & Training opportunities