This position requires in-person collaboration up to five days a week. This arrangement is subject to change based on business requirements.
Why WestJet:
Since our story took off in 1996, WestJet has strived to enrich the lives of everyone in our world; a career with us is no exception. We’re proud to be one of Canada’s most admired and respected corporate cultures and continuously aim for the highest standards of service and success.
Join us, this is where your career story takes off.
Overview of the Role
WestJet is seeking a Manager, Capital & Fuel Accounting. Reporting to the Director, Commercial & Operations Accounting, this role is responsible for ensuring the accuracy, integrity, and timeliness of financial reporting for the Capital and Fuel portfolio. The Manager, Capital & Fuel Accounting leads a team of accountants and analysts, oversees month-end close activities, and provides expert guidance on complex accounting matters. The Manager fosters a high-performing, collaborative environment while driving continuous improvement in processes, controls, and reporting practices. This role requires strong technical accounting judgment, systems and data problem-solving, and the ability to partner with operational stakeholders across complex Capital and Fuel activities.
Key Deliverables
- Lead, coach, and develop a high-performing team of accountants and analysts, fostering collaboration, accountability, and continuous growth.
- Oversee month-end close activities, ensuring timely, accurate financial reporting, journal entries, and account reconciliations.
- Review and assess complex Capital and Fuel accounting matters, including IFRS compliance, accounting judgments, estimates, accruals, inventory, fixed assets, leases, and reporting impacts.
- Prepare and support technical accounting assessments, audit-ready documentation, key controls, CSOx requirements, audits, and issue remediation for assigned portfolios.
- Partner with operational, corporate, and FP&A stakeholders to resolve accounting issues, translate business activity into accurate financial reporting, and support forecasting and budgeting.
- Leverage accounting systems, subledgers, and reporting tools to ensure data integrity, resolve issues, and enhance reporting efficiency.
- Lead process improvement, standardization, documentation, and automation initiatives to strengthen controls, scalability, team effectiveness, and the integrity of financial information for business decision-making.
Experience & Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related discipline
- CPA designation
- 6+ years of progressive accounting experience, preferably within a complex or large organization, audit/advisory environment, or technical/financial reporting role
- Proven experience leading and developing teams, including coaching and performance management
- Strong technical accounting knowledge under IFRS, with the ability to assess complex accounting matters, prepare or review accounting analysis, and support financial reporting conclusions
- Experience with capital accounting, fixed assets, leases, inventory, fuel, aviation, transportation, or other complex operational accounting environments considered an asset
- Experience working with ERP systems, subledger systems, reporting tools, and large-volume reconciliations considered an asset
- Demonstrated ability to manage competing priorities and resolve complex accounting issues
- Strong collaboration and stakeholder management skills across finance and business teams
- Continuous improvement mindset with a focus on process optimization, documentation, automation, and efficiency
The benefits of being a WestJetter:
WestJet provides all WestJetters with a competitive total rewards package. On top of that, we offer:
- A fun and friendly culture with colleagues who work together to win
- Travel privileges for you and your family, effective from your start date
- Savings and Benefit programs that are flexible to meet your specific needs
Think we’re a great fit? Apply now!
About WestJet Group of Companies
WestJet took to the skies in 1996 with just over 200 employees and three aircraft operating service to five destinations. Since then, WestJet has pioneered low-cost travel in Canada, cutting airfares in half, and increasing the flying population in Canada by more than 50 per cent. Since the Sunwing Airlines integration in 2025, more than 15,000 WestJetters support nearly 200 aircraft and connect guests to our global network of more than 100 destinations across North America, Central America, the Caribbean, Europe and Asia. The WestJet Group is a major Canadian employer and includes WestJet Airlines, WestJet Encore and Sunwing Vacations Group. We’re Canada’s leading value airline and largest vacation provider, with a united purpose of providing affordable and accessible air and vacation travel to Canadians.
Our safety promise
At WestJet, the safety and security of our people and our guests is a core value and at the heart of what we do. Safety and security are shared responsibilities all team members are expected to use safe work practices to ensure their well-being and the safety of others. WestJet recognizes that the use of Alcohol and Drugs can adversely impact a safe work environment and the well-being of others including guests, suppliers and the public, as well as place WestJet's operations at risk. All roles that are identified as Safey-Sensitive are required to pass a Pre-Employment Alcohol and Drug Test as per WestJet's Alcohol and Drug Policy.
Our commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion
We embrace what makes each of us unique, and what makes us uniquely WestJet. We welcome diverse skills, experiences and backgrounds so if you're passionate about this role, we encourage you to apply – even if you don't meet every qualification listed. WestJet is committed to inclusiveness, equity and accessibility throughout the selection process. If you require accommodation at any stage, please contact our Talent Acquisition team at
[email protected].
We value the time and effort you put into your application. Our recruitment process is highly competitive and while every applicant will receive communication regarding their application status, only those selected to move forward will be contacted with next steps. If this role isn’t the right fit, we encourage you to explore future opportunities with us.
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