Manager, General Accounting & Reporting

Voyageur Aviation•North Bay, ON

2d•Hybrid

About The Position

Voyageur Aviation Corp. is an integrated provider of specialized aviation services, including advanced engineering and maintenance capabilities, part sales and logistics management, aircraft leasing, and contract flying operations. They deliver innovative solutions to customers with unique aviation requirements, supporting humanitarian missions, cargo, and workforce movements. The company is headquartered in North Bay, Ontario, and is a wholly owned subsidiary of Chorus Aviation Inc. They are known for distinctive projects, complex maintenance, and comprehensive plane redesigns, fostering a culture of continuous learning and offering abundant growth opportunities. Their comprehensive, employer-paid benefits program includes extended health care, a retirement pension plan, an employee and family assistance plan, and participation in the Employee Share Ownership Plan.

Requirements

A University Degree in Business, Accounting, or a related discipline is required.
A CPA designation is required.
A minimum of seven (7) years of progressive experience in accounting or finance roles is required.
Strong leadership and people management skills, with the ability to motivate, coach, and develop high‑performing teams.
Profound knowledge of accounting principles, standards, and regulations, including GAAP and IFRS.
Excellent analytical and problem‑solving skills, with a strong attention to detail, accuracy, and sound decision‑making capability.
Demonstrated ability to plan, organize, manage competing priorities, meet deadlines, and perform effectively under pressure.
Advanced proficiency in accounting systems and the MS Office Suite, with strong Excel skills.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to collaborate cross‑functionally and clearly convey complex financial information.
Must be legally eligible to work for a Canadian company (e.g., be a Canadian citizen, permanent resident of Canada, or possess a valid work permit).
Provide a clear Criminal Background Check.

Responsibilities

Lead and manage month end, quarter end, and year end close processes to ensure timely and accurate financial results; review and approve journal entries, accruals, account reconciliations and adjustments.
Ensure compliance with ASPE/IFRS, internal accounting policies, and AFC governance standards; collaborate with Corporate Accounting on complex transactions and IFRS provisions (quarterly).
Prepare and review financial statements, management reports, and variance analyses; present findings and explanations to executives and external auditors to ensure appropriate disclosure and reporting.
Maintain the integrity of the general ledger across all entities and business units; ensure timely intercompany reconciliation tied out prior to consolidation.
Partner closely with the Manager, Transactional Accounting to ensure accurate and complete subledger integration and reconciliation.
Oversee preparation and review of all balance sheet reconciliations to audit ready standards; monitor and manage aging, clearing accounts, suspense accounts, and intercompany balances.
Strengthening internal controls linked to reconciliations by identifying discrepancies, conducting root cause analyses, and implementing corrective actions.
Provide oversight of inventory and rotable asset accounting (continuity schedules, depreciation, subledger-to-GL tie-outs; WinAir ↔ ERP), and base inventory variance/aging analysis.
Lead, mentor, and develop the general accounting team; delegate effectively, set priorities, and ensure adherence to deadlines and quality standards.
Foster a collaborative, accountable, and solutions-oriented team culture; proactively manage workload peaks (e.g., month end) and support continuous capability building.
Serve as primary contact for internal and external audits to general accounting and reporting; prepare audit schedules, working papers, and supporting documentation.
Establish, maintain, and enhance internal controls, process documentation, and IA narratives; evaluate reporting systems/procedures and lead SOP/Policy development for accuracy, efficiency, and compliance.
Lead and support initiatives to streamline and automate processes, enhance ERP and support system utilization (BC, Great Plains, Win Air), and drive continuous improvement.