Role and Responsibilities

Financial Leadership & Reporting

•  Lead the preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements across retail and wholesale divisions
•  Ensure timely and accurate reporting and provide financial insights and analysis to support executive decision-making
•  Present financial results and variance analysis

Accounting Operations

• Oversee all core accounting functions including GL, AP, AR, payroll, and reconciliations
• Manage multi-entity and multi-currency accounting
• Ensure accurate revenue recognition, including commissions, markups, and supplier incentives
• Supervise and develop the accounting team

Budgeting, Forecasting & Analysis

• Lead the annual budgeting process and ongoing forecasting
• Analyze business performance by product line, destination, and channel
• Identify opportunities for cost optimization and revenue enhancement

Controls, Compliance & Risk Management

• Strengthen and maintain internal controls and financial policies
• Ensure compliance with tax regulations, audits, and regulatory requirements
• Lead year-end audit processes and liaise with external auditors
• Mitigate financial risks, including fraud prevention and cash flow management

Systems & Process Improvement

• Drive improvements in financial systems and reporting tools
• Partner with operations to streamline end-to-end processes

All other duties as assigned

 

Specialized Knowledge, Skills, and Attributes Required to be Successful

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• High level of accuracy and attention to detail
• Ability to operate both strategically and hands-on
• Strong communication skills, with the ability to translate financials into business insights
• Proven leadership and team development capabilities
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, evolving environment

 

Academic Qualifications and Experience

• CPA designation (or equivalent) required
• 5+ years of progressive accounting/finance experience, including leadership roles
• Experience in both retail and wholesale travel industry
  • Strong understanding of:
    • Travel revenue models (commissions, net rates, markups)
    • Supplier/vendor settlement processes
    • High-volume transaction environments
  • Advanced proficiency in Excel and accounting/ERP systems

Working Conditions

• Hybrid role, requiring 2 days per week in our Toronto office, or as per business needs
• Monday to Friday from 9:00 am EST to 5:00 pm EST
• 37.5 hours per week
• The position will require occasional overtime, during month-end and at year-end

Crew Advantages

Competitive salary

• 3 weeks of vacation
• Medical and dental benefits
• 9 additional paid days: 1 birthday day, 5 sick days, 2 personal days, and 1 volunteer day
• Employer RRSP contribution program
• Awesome travel benefits for you, your friends, and your family

Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for you and your family members