Manager, Corporate Accounting

Who we are

Vantage Group is a global leader in airport and transportation investment, development, management, and advisory services. Since 1994, Vantage’s corporate and network-wide team has managed an award-winning portfolio, building strong partnerships that integrate global expertise and local know-how to solve complex transportation challenges at every network location. Over three decades, Vantage has built a track record of creating customized solutions to transform airports and transportation centers that benefit the passengers, stakeholders, and communities they serve. Vantage is a wholly owned strategic platform of Investcorp Corsair Infrastructure Partners for capital deployment in the airport and transportation sectors.

Notable projects include the award-winning new $5.1B LaGuardia Terminal B in New York, named the 2022 World’s Best New Airport Terminal by Skytrax, and the $4.2B development of a new international Terminal 6 at John F. Kennedy International Airport, now underway. Elsewhere, Vantage leads major concessions redevelopment projects at Chicago Midway International Airport, Kansas City International Airport’s new terminal, and Philadelphia’s historic William H. Gray III 30th Street Station.  

The role

We’re looking for a forward-thinking Manager, Corporate Accounting to lead a high-performing team and oversee the accuracy, integrity, and timeliness of our financial reporting in a complex, multi-entity environment. This role drives core accounting operations, consolidation, and month-end close while supporting a fast-growing business through systems changes, new processes, and increasing reporting demands. You’ll guide a diverse team, build strong partnerships across Finance and the business, and champion improvements that strengthen controls, efficiency, and data quality. We’re looking for someone who brings technical depth, systems savvy, and a calm, detail-oriented approach during busy cycles. You are someone who wants to influence meaningful change, not just keep the lights on.

Key responsibilities

Accounting, Financial Reporting & Consolidation

• Lead accurate and timely multi-entity consolidation, foreign currency considerations, and intercompany transactions/settlements.
• Oversee preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements, including income statements, balance sheets, and supporting schedules.
• Prepare or review complex accounting calculations, including Indirect Cost Recovery and Revenue Recognition.
• Serve as a liaison for Group and Network audits, preparing schedules, responding to auditor queries, and ensuring timelines are met.
• Participate in drafting technical accounting memos and ensuring compliance with applicable accounting standards.
• Support monthly and annual Corporate and Network shareholder reporting.
• Manage day-to-day accounting activities, ensuring quality, consistency, and accuracy across the function.
• Lead month-end close activities and ensure all deadlines are met during high-volume quarterly cycles.

Systems, Process Improvement & Data Integrity

• Lead or support ERP and BI implementations, upgrades, and optimizations, collaborating with IT and external vendors to define workflows and requirements.
• Identify opportunities to streamline processes, automate manual tasks, and improve reporting accuracy and efficiency.
• Use modern tools to synthesize and analyze large volumes of accounting data and create meaningful insights for leadership.
• Leverage strong Excel skills and comfort with accounting/ERP systems.

Team Leadership & Stakeholder Engagement

• Lead, coach, and develop a team of high-performing accounting professionals, providing day-to-day guidance, and creating an environment that encourages accountability and growth.
• Build strong, collaborative relationships with key stakeholders, including Finance peers, IT, site-level finance teams, and external auditors.
• Adapt communication style to suit diverse personality types across the team.

Other duties and responsibilities commensurate with the position may be assigned from time to time.

About you

With a minimum 6 years of experience, you hold a post-secondary designation in Accounting, Finance or a related field and hold a CPA designation. Additionally, you have:

• A minimum 2 years’ experience leading a high-performing team
• Proven experience with multi-entity consolidation in a complex organization.
• Experience with ERP, such as MS Dynamics 365, and/or BI tools and a comfort level with modern financial systems.
• A leadership style grounded in accountability, patience, adaptability, and attention to detail.
• Ability to successfully manage competing priorities during busy reporting cycles.
• Strong interpersonal and presentation skills, ability to communicate effectively with others at all levels of the organization.
• Experience preparing monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements.
• Highly proficient in MS Excel

The following would be considered assets for the successful candidate:

• Experience in aviation, airport operations, construction, infrastructure, or related industries.
• Hands-on experience applying US GAAP standards, such as ASC 606, ASC 842, revenue recognition, leases, derivatives, etc.
• Prior Big 4 experience.
• Exposure to internal and external audits, including preparation of schedules and responding to auditors’ queries.
• Public accounting experience.

This is a hybrid/remote opportunity with a preference for candidates in the Vancouver, BC or Hamilton, ON areas. Occasional travel may be required.

What we offer

In addition to a competitive compensation and benefits package, career progression, and access to a global team of talented professionals, we are growing and offer boundless opportunities to make your mark. If you share our sense of adventure, come, and join us for the journey. The salary range for this position is $105,000 - $129,000.

To apply

Please visit our Careers page at https://www.vantagegroup.com/careers/ and follow prompts to apply with your cover letter and résumé.

All qualified candidates who are legally entitled to work in Canada will be considered.

At Vantage Group, we seek and welcome unique backgrounds, perspectives, experiences and skills. As a global organization, we are always looking for differentiated points of view. We know that a diverse, inclusive and empowered workforce is essential to our shared success, and we invite you to join us for the journey.

For more information about Vantage Group, please visit:  www.vantagegroup.com