Top Aces is a privately owned, Montreal-based global leader in aerospace and defence founded in 2000 by three former Royal Canadian Air Force CF-18 fighter pilots. We provide advanced adversary (Red Air), air-defense and Joint Terminal Attack Controller (JTAC) training services to allied forces around the globe, including Canada, Germany and the USA.
Top Aces is changing the face of air combat training with our innovative technology, highly experienced team and an unparalleled safety record of more than 100 000 operational training hours flown in support of our customers worldwide. Our dynamic team contributes to delivering on our purpose of training the next generation of combat leaders by living our values of Service, Integrity, Excellence, and Together every day!
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Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
As an Accounting /CAPEX Analyst reporting to the Business Unit Controller. Technical Services, you will be responsible for conducting comprehensive analysis of capital expenditure spending on projects, communicate corrective measures to stakeholders , prepare financial analysis and reports on the capex spending by project. You will collaborate closely with cross-functional teams, including project managers, engineers, and finance professionals, to gather relevant data, informed recommendations. Your main duties and responsibilities will include:

Reporting and Documentation:

• Prepare comprehensive reports, presentations, and executive summaries to communicate analysis results, findings, and recommendations to stakeholders at various levels of the organization.
• Maintain accurate documentation of analysis methodologies, assumptions, and financial models for future reference and audit purposes.
• Capex actual reports
• Committed PO’s and RO’s report in order to see the advancement on the projects.
• Prepayment report related on those projects.
• Prepare DMC reports.
• Prepare roll forward report on Capex projects.

Business Case Development:

• Collaborate with project teams to develop comprehensive business cases for CAPEX projects.
• Assist in defining project scope, objectives, and key performance indicators (KPIs).
• Identify and quantify potential benefits, costs, and risks associated with each project. Present findings and recommendations to management for review and approval.

Financial Modeling:

• Develop and maintain sophisticated financial models to simulate various scenarios, evaluate sensitivities, and perform “what-if” analyses.
• Incorporate key variables, such as project timelines, inflation rates, discount rates, and funding options, to assess the financial impact and potential outcomes of different investment decisions.
• Participate in the budget and forecast process by reviewing and analyzing each project teams’:
• Annual capital expenditure project budget
• Quarterly forecast for projects.

Risk Assessment:

• Identify and evaluate potential risks and uncertainties associated with CAPEX projects.

Stakeholder Collaboration:

• Collaborate with project managers, engineers, procurement teams, and finance professionals to gather necessary information, ensure accuracy of financial data, and align financial analysis with project objectives.
• Work closely with management to understand their strategic goals, priorities, and financial constraints.

EDUCATION AND/OR WORK EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:

• Accounting Certification (CPA or CFA) 2 -5 years a strong asset
• Proven experience (2years) in financial analysis, inventory analysis or capital expenditure analysis.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret complex financial data.
• Advance Excel, Microsoft tool.
• Effective communication skills, in English and French both verbal and written, with the ability to present complex financial concepts in a clear and concise manner to stakeholders across Canada and internationally.
• Detail-oriented mindset with a focus on accuracy and precision in financial analysis.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and prioritize tasks to meet deadlines.
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams.
• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to think critically and strategically.

SECURITY CLEARANCE REQUIREMENTS/ CGP / ITAR:

Position requires the ability to obtain a positive security assessment with Controlled Goods Program

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

At Top Aces, all employees are welcome regardless of race, nationality, colour, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, disability or age. The masculine form may be used in this job description solely for ease of reading but refers to men, women and gender diversity.

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