Toronto Pearson is transforming. Now’s the time for your career to fly.

The Greater Toronto Airports Authority (GTAA) is a unique and dynamic place to work, with a bold plan to make Toronto Pearson, Canada’s leading global hub airport, a global leader in airport performance, customer care and sustainability. Together with our partners, approximately 1,900 GTAA employees are working to create a next-generation airport by innovating in all we do and striving for the most uplifting, safe and efficient experience for our passengers – all while championing the prosperity of our people, the community we call home, and our aviation partners. Join us on our journey together, as we put the joy back into travel and make Toronto Pearson the chosen place to fly and work.

What's in it for you?

• An opportunity to grow, develop, and thrive within a dynamic, and fast-growing company alongside thoughtful and passionate individuals dedicated to their work and community
• Comprehensive benefits, including a flexible retirement program with employer matching, along with voluntary savings options (RRSP, TFSA, and Non-Registered Savings Plans)
• A flexible hybrid work environment, continuous internal and external learning opportunities, and a meaningful reward and recognition program

What can you expect from this position?

Reporting to the Associate Director, Accounting and Reporting, this position is responsible for managing the activities of the Corporate Accounting department, which entails external consolidated financial reporting and analysis. This position will be responsible for timely and accurate monthly and year end close reporting and analysis, ensuring compliance with current accounting principles, practices and procedures, and maintaining financial records to ensure accurate and timely financial reporting

As Manager, Corporate Accounting, you will:

• Lead the corporation’s external consolidated financial reporting and general ledger structure
• Maintain an effective and efficient system of accounting records and internal controls for financial reporting in accordance with National Instrument 52-109
• Ensure an accurate and timely monthly, quarterly and year-end financial close
• Prepare and present communications on accounting issues
• Keep up-to-date with developments in Canadian Accounting Standards and effectively lead and implement applicable changes in current accounting regulations and practices
• Complete other monthly and annual regulatory filings and ensure filed within designated timelines
• Liaise with government authorities and external and internal auditors
• Respond to inquiries from senior management and other finance leads regarding financial results and special reporting requests
• Assist in the development and implementation of new procedures and features to enhance the workflow of the department
• Support the Controllership function with special projects and workflow process improvements
• Manage the team and provide training to new and existing staff as needed
• Handle personnel issues relating to staff
• Work with each direct report to establish goals and objectives annually and monitor and advise on the progress to enhance the professional development of staff
• Responsible for being a customer centric leader with respect to the Corporation’s Mission, Vision, Values and Beliefs

This is the role for you, if you have:

• Professional accounting designation (e.g. CPA, CA, CMA, CGA) required
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, Commerce or other relevant field preferred
• Prior experience in public accounting preferred
• Experience using Oracle Financial systems
• Minimum 5 years of demonstrated experience in financial reporting for publicly accountable enterprises and internal controls over financial reporting
• Minimum 3 years of experience in people management (direct report or cross-functional)
• Demonstrated experience working in a customer centric environment
• Industry experience or industry related experience (aviation, transportation, etc.) will be considered an asset
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Strong Microsoft Excel and Word skills
• Exceptional ability to build relationships and work cross-functionally
• Ability to obtain and retain a Transportation Security Clearance.

The GTAA is committed to Employment Equity and maintaining a diverse, equitable and inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive