Financial Reporting and Risk Manager

Reporting to the Director of Finance, the Financial Reporting and Risk Manager oversees financial reporting, accounting operations, treasury, audits, financial systems, insurance, and regulatory compliance. The role leads the Accounting Services team, ensures strong internal controls and accurate financial reporting, and drives continuous improvement and compliance with applicable standards and requirements.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Leadership & People Management:

• Lead, coach and develop Accounting Services Specialists.
• Establish team priorities, performance expectations and development plans.
• Participate in recruitment, onboarding and succession planning.
• Foster collaboration across the Finance Department and other business units.

Financial Reporting & Accounting

• Develop and manage the monthly, quarterly and annual financial close schedule, coordinating activities across Finance and other departments to ensure the timely and accurate completion of all reporting requirements and deadlines.
• Prepare and review financial statements in accordance with ASPE.
• Review significant journal entries, accruals, estimates and reconciliations.
• Analyze financial results and investigate significant variances.
• Provide assistance and support to managers on inventory and reporting.
• Research technical accounting issues and recommend appropriate accounting treatment.
• Review pension actuarial valuation and year-end extrapolation reports, ensuring pension accounting is appropriately reflected in accordance with applicable accounting standards.
• Conduct bi-weekly payroll reviews with the Payroll Manager to verify the completeness and accuracy of payroll, including employee counts, pay changes and supporting documentation.
• Prepare supporting working papers and maintain the integrity of the general ledger and chart of accounts.

Treasury & Cash Management

• Manage the Authority’s daily cash position and cash flow forecasting.
• Monitor borrowing requirements and banking arrangements.
• Maintain operational banking relationships and coordinate banking services.
• Ensure compliance with debt covenants and financing agreements.
• Administer debt service payment processes through Computershare, ensuring compliance with debt trust indenture requirements, payment schedules and related reporting obligations.
• Review banking transactions, electronic payments and payment authorizations.

External Audit & Regulatory Reporting

• Coordinate all aspects of the annual external audit.
• Prepare audit working papers and respond to auditor requests.
• Coordinate financial statement disclosures and Annual Report financial information.
• Prepare statutory filings including HST, CRA and other regulatory submissions (Regulation 105 Non-Resident filings).
• Coordinate government grant reporting and funding audits.

Financial Systems & Internal Controls

• Maintain and enhance financial systems and the chart of accounts.
• Develop, implement and monitor financial policies and internal controls.
• Lead financial system enhancements, process automation and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Collaborate with Finance, Procurement and IT on system initiatives.
• Provide accounting policy guidance and financial systems support.

Contract & Agreement Administration

• Administer the Transport Canada Ground Lease financial reporting requirements.
• Engagement with HRM and PVSC on property tax and assessment matters.
• Interpret agreement provisions and monitor organizational compliance.
• Calculate airport rent and prepare required reports.
• Coordinate Airport Improvement Fee reporting and other financial agreements.
• Support the five-year Ground Lease performance review process.

Insurance

• Manage insurance claims and potential claims, including reviewing incident reports and supporting information, coordinating with Security, and notifying and liaising with HIAA’s insurance adjuster and broker (Aon).
• Respond to incident and claim-related inquiries from the travelling public, employees, contractors and other parties, and coordinate investigation and follow-up as required.
• Monitor open claims, prepare quarterly reporting, identify trends, and participate in regular claim reviews with Legal, the adjuster and Aon.
• Manage the financial administration of insurance claims, including reviewing and coding invoices, preparing deductible accruals and monitoring claim costs against applicable deductibles.
• Review certificates of insurance to ensure appropriate coverage is in place for contracts, concessions and other activities, consulting with Aon as required.
• Coordinate annual insurance renewals, insurance appraisals, and insurer/broker site visits, including gathering required information and following up on identified concerns and recommendations.

Strategic & Operational Support

• Support the annual budget and forecasting process.
• Prepare financial analyses to support decision-making.
• Provide information to rating agencies, lenders and government stakeholders.
• Participate in special projects and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Serve on internal committees as required.
• Perform other duties and responsibilities as required to support the Finance Department and the Authority.

QUALIFICATIONS

Education

• Undergraduate degree in Commerce, Business Administration, Accounting or related discipline.
• CPA designation (required).

Knowledge & Experience

• Minimum seven (7) years of progressively responsible accounting and financial reporting experience.
• Minimum three (3) years of experience leading and managing employees in a supervisory or management capacity including performance management, coaching and employee development, preferably in a unionized environment.
• Strong knowledge of Accounting Standards for Private Enterprises (ASPE); working knowledge of International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) is considered an asset.
• Experience with Oracle Cloud ERP Financials and Oracle Enterprise Performance Management (EPM) is considered an asset.
• Experience with Airport Revenue Management System (AARMS) or other airport billing and revenue management systems is considered an asset.
• Experience with corporate insurance, claims administration and risk management.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills, including experience with complex formulas, data analysis and financial modelling.
• Experience coordinating external audits.
• Experience working with integrated ERP and financial reporting systems.

ABOUT HIAA:

At HIAA, you will enjoy being part of an evolving global industry, with all the comforts that come from being one of only 200 employees. Employee engagement matters at HIAA — in the last three years, an average of 91% of our employees said they would recommend HIAA as an employer.

Safety first: We go above and beyond to ensure a safe and healthy workplace for all our employees, providing comprehensive training, proper safety equipment, and a culture of collaboration and support. With us, you can trust that your well-being is always our top concern.

Caring supervisors and teammates: You’ll join a team of supportive and caring individuals who are always ready to help each other succeed. Our supervisors and coworkers are invested in your professional and personal growth, and will work with you to provide guidance, support, and encouragement and professional development. With us, you’ll always feel supported, personally and professionally.

Part of a larger community: You’ll be part of a vibrant and dedicated community of professionals working together with one purpose: to safely and efficiently manage, operate and promote the region’s largest airport. Whether you’re a customer service representative, an electrician, or a member of our management team, you’ll play a crucial role on our team and as part of the Halifax Stanfield community. With us, you’ll be part of something bigger.

Competitive compensation and benefits: We believe in rewarding our employees for their hard work and dedication. That’s why we offer competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package to support the physical, emotional, and financial well-being of our team. With us, you’ll have access to industry-leading pay and benefits, including health insurance, a registered pension plan, retirement savings plans, and wellness programs, to help you thrive both personally and professionally.

We also offer the following:

• Annual Salary starting at $116,309
• Commuting allowance (if eligible)
• Free parking for work and travel
• Training & development
• Vacation
• 12 paid holidays
• Paid family related time up to 37.5 hours
• Competitive sick days
• Registered pension plan with matching contributions up to 7%
• Medical and dental, currently at 100% paid premiums
• Health spending account

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