Group Leader Finance I

About This Role

CAE Flight Operations Solutions is an industry-leading digital platform trusted by the world’s top airlines and business aviation companies to optimize their operations. Every year, more than 50 million flights and over 200,000 crew members are supported by CAE's flight operations software backed by a global team and unparalleled expertise.

We offer a comprehensive portfolio of products and a digital ecosystem to address three main markets – Commercial Aviation, Business Aviation and Crew Engagement.

Spanning crew, flight, movement, airport, on-board catering, and cost management, CAE's customizable end-to-end solution improves decision-making by harnessing the power of integrated data and advanced technologies to improve operational performance, profitability, employee satisfaction and passenger experience.

CAE Finance operations performs general accounting activities, including the preparation, maintenance and reconciliation of ledger accounts and financial statements such as balance sheets, profit-and-loss statements and capital expenditure schedules.

Job Description

The Accounts Receivable Team Leader ensures timely as well as accurate billing, cash posting and drives customer collections. The Accounts Receivable Team Lead drives fiscal month/quarterly targets aligned with local and corporate strategies. In addition, this role is responsible for reporting, analysis, account audits, reconciliation, process improvement, and drives collection targets that align with local and corporate reporting. The AR Team Lead prepares and delivers presentations, partners with business, highlights key insights, and translates complex matters into actionable next steps in partnership with the Accounts Receivable Manager. Are you ready to:

The role we are offering you:

• Leads Accounts Receivable Specialist team of up to 5+ professionals

• Oversees Accounts Receivable (AR) portfolio of $150M+

• Reviews credit terms

• Plans and leads team of collectors to NCWC, Cashflow and DSO targets

• Fosters strong relationships with Sales, Operations, and Customer Service to resolve delinquencies and address credit risk

• Collaborates with the business to identify root cause and achieve financial targets

• Resolves customer accounts by examining payment plans and payment history to determine if collection efforts required on delinquent accounts

• Negotiates with customers to resolve issues and collect timely payments per contract terms

• Establishes and measures quarterly targets while meeting deadlines

• Contributes to business process troubleshooting, maintenance and enhancement initiatives (Gemini, Oracle, Salesforce) where appropriate

• Any other tasks or duties as agreed with Accounts Receivable Manager

Our ideal candidate has:

• University degree in accounting, finance or related field required

• ARS (Accounts Receivable Specialist) certification preferred

• Minimum of 7 years of experience in accounting, finance or related field required

• In depth knowledge of accounting receivable best practices, reporting and data analysis

• Proven collection, billing, and cash applications skills and experience

• Excellent analytical, conceptual thinking, communication, and interpersonal skills

• Able to thrive in an often fast paced and deadline-oriented global business requiring development and refinement of processes and procedures

• Essential knowledge dealing with third party collections agency

• Expert knowledge of Microsoft Applications required (Excel, Word, Power Point)

• Knowledge and experience in Oracle preferred

• Experience working directly with various levels of leadership

CAPABILITIES & COMPETENCIES:

• Lead, mentor, and manage team of collectors, including training, performance evaluations, and career development.

• Effectively manages stress and work well under pressure

• Meets targets and deadlines within prescribed timeframes

• Ability to learn financial requirements of existing/new/different countries

• Able to thrive in a team environment and contribute to team objectives

• Knowledge and skill to break down complex concepts into easy to understand action items

• Ability to develop reporting and effectively communicate results to Finance Leadership

• Proven ability to analyze accounts receivable performance and implement measures to maximize financial performance

• Able to work flexible hours (may include weekends and/or public holidays)

CAE offers:

• an environment where your initiatives will be recognized and valued

• the opportunity to travel internationally ​

• the opportunity to work on a variety of projects on a multidisciplinary team

• the opportunity to represent the organization at external conventions and conferences

• the possibility to work from home occasionally

• flexible schedules

• attractive employee benefits

Come share your passion with us!

About CAE

At CAE, we equip people in critical roles with the expertise and solutions to create a safer world. As a technology company, we digitalize the physical world, deploying software-based simulation training and critical operations support solutions. Above all else, we empower pilots, cabin crew, airlines, defense and security forces and healthcare practitioners to perform at their best every day and when the stakes are the highest. Around the globe, we’re everywhere customers need us to be with more than 13,000 employees in approximately 250 sites and training locations in over 40 countries. CAE represents more than 75 years of industry firsts—the highest-fidelity flight, mission and medical simulators and training programs powered by digital technologies. We embed sustainability in everything we do. Today and tomorrow, we’ll make sure our customers are ready for the moments that matter.

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Position Type                       

CAE thanks all applicants for their interest. However, only those whose background and experience match the requirements of the role will be contacted.

Equal Opportunity Employer 

CAE is an equal-opportunity employer committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion. As "One CAE," we take affirmative action to ensure equal opportunity for all applicants regardless of race, nationality, colour, religion, sex, gender identity and expression, sexual orientation, disability, neurodiversity, Veteran status, age, or other legally protected characteristics.  

If you don't see yourself fully reflected in every job requirement listed in the job posting, we still encourage you to reach out and apply. At CAE, everyone is welcome to contribute to our success. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, please get in touch with us at rh-hr@cae.com.