Senior Accountant

YVR is a place of connection, bringing together people, places and cargo while ensuring a safe and efficient experience for everyone. The Finance Team is an integral part of the foundation to make that happen.

Position overview

We have a full-time permanent opportunity for a Senior Accountant in the Finance Department. Reporting to the Assistant Controller, the successful candidate will be responsible for the accurate accounting, analysis, and reporting of complex revenue streams and related estimates for the Vancouver Airport Authority.

Key responsibilities include:

• Providing oversight of junior accounting resources, supporting audit and compliance requirements, and offering advisory guidance to internal stakeholders on revenue-related accounting matters.
• Apply and interpret the applicable GAAP standard related to revenue recognition, deferred revenue, contract accounting, and leases.
• Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual revenue estimates and accruals, including judgmental and complex estimates.
• Support period-end close and reporting activities related to revenue and associated balance sheet accounts.
• Oversee and review the work of the Junior Accountant including reconciliations, journal entries, and supporting schedules.
• Prepare audit schedules, reconciliations, and supporting documentation for internal and external audits.
• Support Finance transformation initiatives, system enhancements, and process automations related to revenue.

Key qualifications include:

• Minimum 5 years of progressive accounting experience in financial reporting, revenue accounting, and estimates and internal controls supplemented by a degree in Business, Commerce, Accounting or a related discipline.
• CPA designation.
• Strong technical accounting knowledge of ASNPO and IFRS, particularly revenue recognition and complex estimates and disclosure requirements.
• Advanced analytical and problem-solving skills for judgmental accounting matters.
• Strong oral and written communication skills for preparing technical memos and explaining accounting conclusions, with the ability to communicate outcomes effectively with all levels of the organization.

Although not required, French language skills are an asset as we are committed to providing bilingual services to our visitors and passengers. This helps us meet federal language obligations while ensuring welcoming experience. Candidates who do not speak French are still strongly encouraged to apply.

This position is open to Vancouver Airport Authority and external candidates. Previous job performance will be taken into consideration for all internal candidates that apply for this position.

Salary Range : $92,515 to $120,910 per annum, based on a 37.5-hour work week. This is individually tailored to reflect your unique experience, qualifications and internal equity. At YVR, your work experience goes beyond the paycheck. We support your personal and professional development, well-being, and a thriving work culture with generous vacation days, extensive health benefits, retirement savings matching, wellness programs, community engagement, commuting support, and continuous learning opportunities. Learn more at https://careers.yvr.ca/benefits.

YVR is more than just an airport. We connect our beautiful province and all it has to offer to the world. We are all leaders and trailblazers for change and innovation, so no matter the department or team you’re a part of, the work you do matters.

At YVR, we are flexible in everything we do. We will work together to find ways to deliver customer excellence that helps us all thrive.

Whatever your background and wherever you’re from, you belong at YVR. If you have any questions about accessibility or require any assistance applying, please reach out at careers@yvr.ca.