Manager, Financial Reporting & Special Projects

Job summary

The manager will lead and coordinate finance-wide strategic initiatives, including process improvement, standardization, and automation projects. They will also support the financial reporting team during reporting cycles and ensure effective governance and risk management across concurrent initiatives.

Job details

⠀ Behind every success is a team of dedicated experts driving us forward. From HR professionals who shape our culture, to IT innovators driving technological advancements, Finance leaders ensuring our growth, Communicators shining a light on our story, and Legal experts safeguarding our future —every role is essential. Our enterprise functions don’t just support; they lead, playing a critical role in shaping the company’s path forward and ensuring both clients and employees are ready for the moments that matter. Be part of a team where your work makes a difference. You’ll work on impactful projects and turn ideas into reality while enjoying growth opportunities, teamwork, and a balanced work-life. As Manager, Financial Reporting & Special Projects you will lead and coordinates strategic projects within the finance organization. You will report to the Director Finance and Assistant Corporate Controller and will partner with different corporate functions and business units to deliver strategic financial reporting, technical accounting, process improvement and transformation initiatives. Description Lead and coordinate finance-wide initiatives by defining scope, objectives, deliverables, governance, timelines and resource requirements, monitor execution, dependencies, risks and issue resolution through completion Lead process improvement, standardization and automation initiatives across finance activities; identify gaps and inefficiencies, design practical solutions and oversee sustainable implementation Support the financial reporting team during the financial reporting processes Minimum Qualifications Professional accounting designation (CPA) Minimum of 8 years of similar experience or at a large accounting firm Strong knowledge of IFRS or US GAAP Proven ability to lead projects including planning, governance, risk management, prioritization and delivery across multiple concurrent initiatives Preferred Qualifications Ability to communicate with all levels of the organization and adapt quickly to change Self-starter, demonstrate high level of initiative and autonomy Strong planning and organizational skills to balance and prioritize work Bilingualism (French and English) Benefits Group Insurance Telemedicine Employee and Family Assistance Program Employee Stock Purchase Plan Group RRSP CAE Pension Plan/Defined Benefit Plan Sabbatical Leave Flex Time Enhanced Parental Leave #LI-IT1 About CAE At CAE, our mission is clear: to help make the world a safer place. For nearly 80 years, we’ve 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 Regular Equal Opportunity & Accommodations CAE is committed to providing equal opportunities to all applicants, regardless of race, nationality, color, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, disability, neurodiversity, veteran status, age, or other characteristics protected by law. We encourage applicants who may not meet every qualification to apply. Reasonable accommodations are available—contact your recruiter or email CAECarrieres-Careers@cae.com if needed. Data Privacy Privacy Statement | CAE As part of our process, we may use AI‑supported tools to help review applications, with human decision‑making at every step. CAE thanks all applicants for their interest. However, only those whose background and experience match the requirements of the role will be contacted.

What you’ll do

The manager will lead and coordinate finance-wide strategic initiatives, including process improvement, standardization, and automation projects. They will also support the financial reporting team during reporting cycles and ensure effective governance and risk management across concurrent initiatives.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a professional accounting designation (CPA) and possess at least 8 years of relevant experience, ideally from a large accounting firm. Strong proficiency in IFRS or US GAAP and proven project leadership capabilities are essential for this role.

Benefits

• Group Insurance
• Telemedicine
• Employee and Family Assistance Program
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• Group RRSP
• CAE Pension Plan
• Defined Benefit Plan
• Sabbatical Leave
• Flex Time
• Enhanced Parental Leave

Listed skills

• Financial Reporting · Preferred
• Process Improvement · Preferred
• Project management · Preferred
• Risk Management · Preferred
• Financial analysis · Preferred
• Change Management · Preferred
• Communication · Preferred
• Leadership · Preferred

Other relevant skills

Identified from the job description. Confirm important requirements above.

• Financial Reporting
• Strategic Planning
• Technical Accounting
• Process Improvement
• Automation
• Project Management
• Governance
• Risk Management
• IFRS
• US GAAP
• Financial Analysis
• Change Management
• Communication
• Leadership
• Self-Starter
• Organizational Skills
• Data Privacy
• Bilingual (French/English)
• Planning
• Accounting
• Certified Public Accountant
• Finance
• Financial Statements
• Generally Accepted Accounting Principles
• International Financial Reporting Standards
• Innovation
• Problem Solving
• Operations
• Purchasing
• Telehealth
• Prioritization
• Teamwork

Job areas

• Finance & Accounting
• Management & Leadership
• Financial Reporting Manager
• Project Manager (General)
• Management and Organization Analysts
• Project Management Specialists

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