Global Accounting Manager / Controller

Aethon Aerial Solutions Inc. brings together a seasoned team of industry experts with over 100 years of collective experience in airborne LiDAR and remote sensing for commercial industrial and defense applications. By investing in the next generation of sensor & optics technology, 4D analytical tools and building strategic partnerships, we can offer solutions for manned and unmanned aerial imaging unmatched in North America.

The dedication of our team has enabled Aethon to develop custom-tailored solutions that provide a level of service beyond any other in the industry.

We are looking for a Global Accounting Manager / Controller to grow our Finance team. This is a remote / virtual position based in Southern Ontario.

The Global Accounting Manager / Controller oversees the accounting, financial reporting operations and internal financial control procedures for North America (Canada and USA) and Australia / APAC regions (Australia and New Zealand), and manages the Consolidated Financial reporting and management of global accounting, financial policies, and procedures.

Key Accountabilities

1. Lead a small team in the performance of Financial Transaction Processing (including Customer Billing and Collection, Vendor Invoicing and Payment, Expense Claim Processing, Payroll Processing, Bank, Debit and Credit card reconciliations, Sales tax processing) for Canada, USA and Australia entities and Holding Companies.
2. Manage month end close procedures (including revenue recognition and accruals, billing and invoicing cutoff, expense accruals, balance sheet adjustments and amortizations, Intercompany reconciliation, Balance Sheet Reconciliation, Project P&L reporting, and Financial Statement reporting).
3. Maintain the global accounting procedures, global chart of accounts and internal financial control policies.
4. Manage the corporate month end close procedures including researching and booking complex accounting issues/transactions, consolidating the monthly financials, preparing financial reports to management and the Board of Directors, and other financial reporting when needed.
5. Manage the tax return preparation for the companies.
6. Manage any financial statement assurance engagements with third parties.

Key Requirements

1. Accounting designation.
2. 3+ years’ experience managing a finance team or finance projects – specifically around month end close, accounting.
3. Experience managing a Global accounting / finance team would be an asset.
4. Ability to work with all levels in an organization.

Aethon is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applications from people of all backgrounds.