Vantage Group · 1 month ago
Manager, Corporate Accounting
Vantage Group is a global leader in airport and transportation investment and management. They are seeking a Manager, Corporate Accounting to lead a team and ensure the accuracy and timeliness of financial reporting in a complex environment, while also driving process improvements and systems changes.
Air Transportation
Responsibilities
Lead accurate and timely multi-entity consolidation, foreign currency considerations, and intercompany transactions/settlements
Oversee preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements, including income statements, balance sheets, and supporting schedules
Prepare or review complex accounting calculations, including Indirect Cost Recovery and Revenue Recognition
Serve as a liaison for Group and Network audits, preparing schedules, responding to auditor queries, and ensuring timelines are met
Participate in drafting technical accounting memos and ensuring compliance with applicable accounting standards
Support monthly and annual Corporate and Network shareholder reporting
Manage day-to-day accounting activities, ensuring quality, consistency, and accuracy across the function
Lead month-end close activities and ensure all deadlines are met during high-volume quarterly cycles
Lead or support ERP and BI implementations, upgrades, and optimizations, collaborating with IT and external vendors to define workflows and requirements
Identify opportunities to streamline processes, automate manual tasks, and improve reporting accuracy and efficiency
Use modern tools to synthesize and analyze large volumes of accounting data and create meaningful insights for leadership
Leverage strong Excel skills and comfort with accounting/ERP systems
Lead, coach, and develop a team of high-performing accounting professionals, providing day-to-day guidance, and creating an environment that encourages accountability and growth
Build strong, collaborative relationships with key stakeholders, including Finance peers, IT, site-level finance teams, and external auditors
Adapt communication style to suit diverse personality types across the team
Qualification
Required
Minimum 6 years of experience
Post-secondary designation in Accounting, Finance or a related field
CPA designation
Minimum 2 years' experience leading a high-performing team
Proven experience with multi-entity consolidation in a complex organization
Experience with ERP, such as MS Dynamics 365, and/or BI tools
Comfort level with modern financial systems
Leadership style grounded in accountability, patience, adaptability, and attention to detail
Ability to successfully manage competing priorities during busy reporting cycles
Strong interpersonal and presentation skills
Ability to communicate effectively with others at all levels of the organization
Experience preparing monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements
Highly proficient in MS Excel
Preferred
Experience in aviation, airport operations, construction, infrastructure, or related industries
Hands-on experience applying US GAAP standards, such as ASC 606, ASC 842, revenue recognition, leases, derivatives, etc
Prior Big 4 experience
Exposure to internal and external audits, including preparation of schedules and responding to auditors' queries
Public accounting experience
Benefits
Competitive compensation and benefits package
Career progression
Access to a global team of talented professionals
Company
Vantage Group
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