YYZ - Financial Analyst, Controlling - FT (6 Months Fixed Term Contract)

Accelerate your career with the most awarded Air Cargo Airline in Canada!
Cargojet is Canada's leading provider of time-sensitive overnight air cargo services and carries over 1,300,000 pounds of cargo each business night. Cargojet operates its network across North America each business night, utilizing a fleet of all-cargo aircraft Cargojet has been awarded one of Canada’s 50 Best Managed Companies as well as being awarded the Shipper’s Choice Award for the best Air Cargo Carrier in Canada for the past number of years. Being part of Cargojet will allow you to become a part of a diverse and vibrant family at the leading edge of the air cargo industry both domestically and internationally. Cargojet team members are dedicated, hardworking, and have a strong sense of leadership and commitment.

Job Summary:

Reporting directly to Manager, Controlling, the Financial Analyst, Controlling, will ensure robust financial control, accuracy in financial reporting, and compliance with IFRS standards. The role requires hands-on SAP experience, strong analytical skills, and knowledge of Canadian tax reporting, reconciliation processes, and internal controls. This position also requires active collaboration with external auditors, tax advisors, and internal stakeholders to support Cargojet’s strategic financial and compliance objectives.

Principal Duties and Responsibilities:

• Perform month-end and quarterly financial close processes, maintaining general ledger integrity.
• Perform monthly account reconciliations and variance analyses to ensure accuracy and completeness of financial data.
• Preparation of journal entries and accruals with detailed back-ups for review and approval
• Preparation of Bank Reconciliation Statement and adjustment / transfer entries.
• Ensure ongoing compliance with company accounting policies and internal control requirements.
• Manage and execute Canadian tax compliance, including GST/HST and corporate tax filings.
• Identify and implement process improvements, especially those that leverage SAP S/4HANA automation and reporting capabilities, to enhance efficiency in financial operations.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance. Accounting designation Canadian or overseas is a nice to have.
• Minimum 3 years of progressive experience in financial accounting and reporting.
• Strong proficiency in SAP S/4HANA (FI/CO modules) and advanced Excel skills.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and organizational abilities.
• Experience collaborating with auditors and external advisors.
• Familiarity with Banking systems and processes.
• Previous experience in the aviation or logistics industry is preferred.

Important To Know

• Cargojet is an equal-opportunity employer. We thank you for your interest. Only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.
• We are committed to providing accommodations for persons with disabilities. If you require accommodation, we will work with you to meet your needs.
• At Cargojet, we make safety the highest priority. Because of this priority and as we operate in a safety-sensitive environment, we require all employees to abstain from consuming Cannabis, in and outside of the workplace. This is a critical element of our drug and alcohol policy that all employees must comply with at all times.