Director, Finance

FUNCTION: Reporting to the EVP & CFO, the Director, Finance is responsible for overseeing a team of approximately 20 finance personnel with four direct reporting managers.
 
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Directs all aspects of Finance and accounting functions including accounts payable, accounts receivable, corporate accounting, financial planning, taxation and treasury
• Leads finance team, setting annual goals and cross-training of team members as required, ensuring departmental goals align with overall corporate goals and strategies
• Reviews monthly board reports, and quarterly and annual financial statements prior to distribution to the Senior Leadership Team (“SLT”) and the Board of Directors
• Oversees all Company audits, including financial statement, HST, ATSC, US taxes and airport and audits
• Monitors cash flow and projected working capital requirements, working with lenders and merchant processors to preserve appropriate level of liquidity for operations
• Provides SLT with reporting and guidance on financials to enable the execution of strategy and decision making
• Oversees annual Operating and Capital budgets for SLT approval
• Presents recommendations on issue resolution, tax planning, and other financial issues, as required
• Establishes and implements accounting procedures and policies, ensuring that the Company is compliant with all new and existing IFRS guidance
• Acts as a technical expert for the Company, partnering with operational managers to provide guidance and decisions on accounting treatment for various issues
• Develops, implements and ensures compliance with internal controls over financial reporting and cash disbursements
• Establishes and maintains strong relationships with operational managers, directors and the SLT to support and achieve organizational goals
• Actively participates in Porter’s Safety Management System (SMS) including reporting hazards and incidents encountered in daily operations; understand, comply and promote the Company Safety Policy 

• Concern for Safety: Identifying hazardous or potentially hazardous situations and taking appropriate action to maintain a safe environment for self and others.
• Teamwork: Working collaboratively with others to achieve organizational goals.
• Passenger/Customer Service: Providing service excellence to internal and/or external customers (passengers).
• Initiative: Dealing with situations and issues proactively and persistently, seizing opportunities that arise.
• Results Focus: Focusing efforts on achieving high-quality results consistent with the organization’s standards.
• Fostering Communication: Listening and communicating openly, honestly, and respectfully with different audiences, promoting dialogue and building consensus.

• Exemplifying Integrity: Treating others fairly, honestly, and respectfully, furthering the integrity of the organization and its relationships of trust with team members and the broader community.
• Inspiring Others: Energizing and inspiring others to strive for excellence and commit to common goals and purposes, creating a sense of self-efficacy, resilience, and persistence in followers.
• People Leadership: Assuming a leadership role in helping others achieve excellent results.
• Leading Change: Recognizing the need for change, being open to new ideas and methods, and championing transformational change within the organization and beyond.

• CPA designation required
• Big four experience combined with industry experience an asset
• 8+ years of progressive accounting, reporting, and managerial/leadership experience
• Demonstrated  track record of proven financial acumen and leadership that demonstrates ability to work with senior leadership to gain insight into how to improve the organization’s operational and financial performance
• Proven project management and organizational skills to execute time-sensitive deliverables and effectively manage several projects simultaneously
• Strong team player with demonstrated leadership skills and ability to drive change