Role and Responsibilities:
Financial Leadership & Reporting
- Lead the preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements across retail and wholesale divisions
- Ensure timely and accurate reporting and provide financial insights and analysis to support executive decision-making
- Present financial results and variance analysis
Accounting Operations
- Oversee all core accounting functions including GL, AP, AR, payroll, and reconciliations
- Manage multi-entity and multi-currency accounting
- Ensure accurate revenue recognition, including commissions, markups, and supplier incentives
- Supervise and develop the accounting team
Budgeting, Forecasting & Analysis
- Lead the annual budgeting process and ongoing forecasting
- Analyze business performance by product line, destination, and channel
- Identify opportunities for cost optimization and revenue enhancement
Controls, Compliance & Risk Management
- Strengthen and maintain internal controls and financial policies
- Ensure compliance with tax regulations, audits, and regulatory requirements
- Lead year-end audit processes and liaise with external auditors
- Mitigate financial risks, including fraud prevention and cash flow management
Systems & Process Improvement
- Drive improvements in financial systems and reporting tools
- Partner with operations to streamline end-to-end processes
All other duties as assigned
Specialized Knowledge, Skills, and Attributes Required to be Successful
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- High level of accuracy and attention to detail
- Ability to operate both strategically and hands-on
- Strong communication skills, with the ability to translate financials into business insights
- Proven leadership and team development capabilities
- Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, evolving environment
Academic Qualifications and Experience
- CPA designation (or equivalent) required
- 5+ years of progressive accounting/finance experience, including leadership roles
- Experience in both retail and wholesale travel industry
- Strong understanding of:
- Travel revenue models (commissions, net rates, markups)
- Supplier/vendor settlement processes
- High-volume transaction environments
- Advanced proficiency in Excel and accounting/ERP systems
Working Conditions
- Hybrid role, requiring 2 days per week in our Toronto office, or as per business needs
- Monday to Friday from 9:00 am EST to 5:00 pm EST
- 37.5 hours per week
- The position will require occasional overtime, during month-end and at year-end
Crew Advantages
Competitive salary
- 3 weeks of vacation
- Medical and dental benefits
- 9 additional paid days: 1 birthday day, 5 sick days, 2 personal days, and 1 volunteer day
- Employer RRSP contribution program
- Awesome travel benefits for you, your friends, and your family
Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for you and your family members
