Assistant Finance Controller, Thales Canada Inc.

Location: Ottawa, Canada

In fast changing markets, customers worldwide rely on Thales. Thales is a business where brilliant people from all over the world come together to share ideas and inspire each other. In aerospace, transportation, defence, security and space, our architects design innovative solutions that make our tomorrow’s possible.

For decades, Ottawa has been a global technology leader. Today, Canada’s capital holds one of the brightest and most diverse technological ecosystems in North America. Voted as Canada’s best place to live 2017 by Maclean’s, Ottawa offers a low cost of living with a high quality of life. The Thales Ottawa office has been a major supplier and long-term trusted partner to DND, enabling the Canadian Armed Forces and the Canadian Coast Guard to achieve mission success.

Assistant Finance Controller- Thales Canada Inc

Ottawa, Canada- Hybrid

Position Summary

As a key member of the Finance team, the Assistant Finance Controller will be actively involved in all accounting and finance activities reporting to the Financial and Tax Controller.

Key Areas of Responsibility  

FINANCIAL ACCOUNTING & REPORTING

• Manage the General Accounting function for the respective unit

• Ensure compliance with Thales accounting and reporting policies and procedures are in line with IFRS principles

• Ensure accurate financial reporting to Thales Corporate headquartered in Paris, France

• Provide guidance on accounting treatment for complex, operational requirements

• Recommend, develop, and implement changes in financial reporting, accounting procedures and internal controls to enhance operational efficiency

• Manage/support processes for Corporate Canada and liaise with country finance shared services leads (AP, AR, financial reporting etc.)

when necessary

• Ensure the effectiveness and efficiency of financial systems and reporting tools. Ensure the integrity of SAP to support the reliability of financial reporting (chart of accounts, functional areas, cost center maintenance, approval workflows etc.)

• Prepare and defend financial statements, supplementary schedules and reports; ensure they are accurate, valid and complete within prescribed submission deadlines

• Provide support on a variety of complex projects in all fields of finance, as needed

TAXATION

• Support annual Income Tax filings with external tax advisor and Corporate

• Coordinate Transfer Pricing documentation for the unit with Country Tax Lead and Tax Controller

• Maintain tax documentation in respect of procedures, filing requirements, returns and statements

FP&A

• Lead the preparation of timely and accurate variance analysis with comments on actuals vs. budget and forecasts

• Actively participate in monthly review meetings with Management

OTHER

•The position will also have the responsibility to participate in key Corporate Country Finance activities for Canada and assist the Finance team with any other country finance tasks as required under the supervision of the Financial and Tax Controller.

Minimum Qualifications  

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance

• Professional accounting designation (CPA, CA; CPA, CGA or CPA, CMA) or in the final stages of obtaining the designation is required

• Minimum 3 years of relevant experience within an accounting firm or a multinational organization

• At least 3 years of experience with accounting and reporting policies and procedures are in line with IFRS principles

• At least 2 years of experience preparing and defending financial statements

• Prior experience with supporting enterprise functions with daily transactions of AP, AR etc. and liaise with finance shared services leads to process daily transactions

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite

• Excellent knowledge of accounting principles

• Knowledge of the Canada tax legislation

• Good organizational skills, attention to detail and respect for the work methodology

• Ability and interest to use each opportunity to improve working methods and tools

• Ability to be a team player while also being able to be autonomous once up to speed

• Able to demonstrate flexibility with job duties and scope of work

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The reference Total Target Compensation(TTC) market range for this position, inclusive of annual base salary and the variable compensation target, is between

Total Target Cash (TTC): 74,214.00 – 98,952.00 – 129,645.55 CAD Annual

This reflects how companies in a similar industry and geographic region generally pay for similar jobs. This range helps the Company make pay decisions as one data point among many. Where a position falls within this range is also dependent on other factors including – but not limited to – the employee’s career path history, competencies, skills, and performance, as well as the company’s annual salary budget, the customer’s program requirements, and the company’s internal equity. Thales may offer additional benefits and other compensation, depending on circumstances not related to an applicant’s status protected by local, state, or federal law.

(For Internal candidate, if you need more information, please reach out to your HR Shared service, 1st Point)

Thales provides an extensive benefits program for all full-time employees working 24 or more hours per week and their eligible dependents, including the following: 

• Company paid Extended Health, Dental, HSA, Life, AD&D, Short-term Disability, Cancer Care Program, travel insurance, Employee Assistance Plan and Well-Being program.

• Retirement Savings Plans (RRSP, DCPP, TFSA) with a company contribution and a match to a DCPP, with no vesting period.

• Company paid holidays, vacation days, and paid sick leave. 

• Voluntary Life, AD&D, Critical Illness, Long-Term Disability.

• Employee Discounts on home, auto, and gym membership.

Thales is an equal opportunity employer which values diversity and inclusivity in the workplace. Thales is committed to providing accommodations in all parts of the interview process. Applicants selected for an interview who require accommodation are asked to advise accordingly upon the invitation for an interview. We will work with you to meet your needs. All accommodation information provided will be treated as confidential and used only for the purpose of providing an accessible candidate experience.

This position requires direct or indirect access to hardware, software or technical information controlled under the Canadian Export Control List, the Canadian Controlled Goods Program, the Canadian Industrial Security Program, the US International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and/or the US Export Administration Regulations (EAR). All applicants must be eligible or able to obtain authorization for such access including eligibility to the Canadian Controlled Goods Program and able to obtain a Canadian NATO Secret clearance.