Senior Manager,Corporate Finance; Technical Accounting & Business Advisory Job Montréal Province de Québec Canada,Accounting

Position: Senior Manager, Corporate Finance (Technical Accounting & Business Advisory)
Location: Montreal

Employment Type:

Permanent
Contract Duration:

Why you will love working here

At IATA, we represent over 350 airlines worldwide, striving to makeaviation safer, smarter, more sustainable, and inclusive.

• Our Values are not just words on a page - they are the energy behind everything we do:
ONE IATA - We collaborate across teams,
TRUSTED - We do the right thing,
INNOVATIVE - We make tomorrow better,
INCLUSIVE - We embrace diverse perspectives.

• With over 30,000 courses available, we believe in continuous learning and support your growth in an ever-changing industry.

• Diversity, equity, and inclusion are our priorities. We are certified by the Equal Salary Foundation, offering equal pay and family-friendly policies.

• We encourage community involvement through volunteering and strive to make tomorrow better for aviation and our communities. We offer time off so you can support causes important to you.

• We promote work-life balance with flexible work options, including remote and hybrid work, a generous 'work from abroad' policy, and you get your birthday off!

Our Hybrid work model

We support flexibility while recognizing the value of working together in person. This position follows a hybrid schedule, working three days per week from our Montreal office and the option to work from home for the remaining days, in accordance with business needs and our flexible working policy.

About the team you are joining

Corporate Finance is part of the Corporate Services Division and serves as the organization's centre of excellence for financial governance, technical accounting, accounting policy, and financial oversight. The team partners closely with business leaders to provide practical guidance on complex transactions, strategic initiatives, and financial reporting matters.

What your day would be like

The position combines deep IFRS expertise with strong business acumen to support strategic initiatives, complex transactions, and commercial decision-making. The successful candidate will be recognized as a trusted advisor who can translate technical accounting requirements into practical business solutions while promoting financial integrity and reporting excellence.

Key Responsibilities:

Technical Accounting & Business Advisory

Review complex contracts, commercial arrangements, and strategic transactions to assess accounting, financial reporting, and business implications.

Provide practical advice to stakeholders on revenue recognition, contract structuring, financial risks, and IFRS requirements.

Research and interpret accounting standards and emerging developments impacting the organization.

Prepare technical accounting analyses, recommendations, and position papers for complex or non-routine matters.

Partner with business leaders, Legal, Procurement, and operational teams to support informed decision-making and achieve business objectives.

Strategic Initiatives & Finance Excellence

Act as the Finance subject matter expert on strategic projects, transformation initiatives, and new business models.

Assess financial reporting, governance, and operational implications of key initiatives and provide practical recommendations.

Support the development and implementation of accounting policies, guidance, and best practices.

Contribute to audit readiness, financial governance, and reporting quality across the organization.

Identify opportunities to strengthen finance processes, controls, and reporting capabilities.

We would love to hear from you if

Required

Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA) designation or equivalent professional accounting qualification.

Deep technical expertise in IFRS, including experience interpreting and applying standards to complex and non-routine transactions.

10+ years of progressive experience in…

Senior Manager, Corporate Finance; Technical Accounting & Business Advisory