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About the Role
Diamond Aircraft Industries Inc. is seeking an experienced Accountant to support the company's financial reporting, month-end and year-end close processes, financial statement preparation, audit activities, and accounting operations. This role is crucial for ensuring the accuracy and timeliness of financial information and supporting business decision-making in a complex manufacturing environment.
Responsibilities
- Prepare and review monthly and annual financial statements, including Profit & Loss, Balance Sheet and Cash Flow Statement.
- Coordinate month-end and year-end closing activities, ensuring transactions are accurately recorded and reconciled on a timely basis.
- Prepare and review account reconciliations, journal entries, accruals, prepayments and other accounting adjustments.
- Analyze financial results and investigate significant variances against budget, prior periods and expectations.
- Prepare management reporting and financial analysis to support business decision-making.
- Ensure compliance with applicable accounting standards, company policies and Group reporting requirements.
- Work with external auditors to facilitate the timely completion of audit procedures.
- Support internal control activities and identify opportunities to strengthen accounting processes and controls.
- Assist with tax, statutory and regulatory reporting requirements as required.
- Oversee and review general ledger activities and ensure the accuracy and completeness of accounting records.
- Perform detailed analysis of balance sheet accounts and ensure timely resolution of reconciling items.
- Review accounts payable, accounts receivable, fixed assets, inventory and other key accounting areas.
- Monitor intercompany transactions and reconciliations with related Group entities.
- Assist with foreign currency accounting and other complex accounting transactions as required.
- Support accounting and financial reporting related to manufacturing operations, inventory and production costs.
- Analyze inventory balances, movements, provisions and valuation.
- Assist with standard costing, manufacturing variances and cost analysis.
- Work closely with Operations and Supply Chain to understand and explain production and inventory variances.
- Prepare and analyze monthly cash flow reporting.
- Monitor working capital, including accounts receivable, accounts payable and inventory.
- Identify significant cash flow movements and provide explanations to management.
- Partner with Finance and operational teams to improve financial processes, reporting and controls.
- Identify opportunities to improve efficiency, automation and accuracy within accounting processes.
- Provide support and backup to other members of the Finance team.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance or a related discipline.
- CPA designation or CPA in progress is strongly preferred.
- 5+ years of progressive accounting experience, preferably in a manufacturing, aerospace, automotive or other complex industrial environment.
- Strong experience preparing and analyzing P&L, Balance Sheet and Cash Flow Statements.
- Solid understanding of financial reporting and accounting principles.
- Experience with external audits and working directly with auditors.
- Experience with inventory and cost accounting is highly desirable.
- Experience with ERP systems (Business Central preferred) and strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
- Experience with intercompany accounting and Group reporting is an asset.
- Strong analytical, organizational and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to work independently, prioritize multiple deadlines and take ownership of assigned responsibilities.
- Strong communication skills and the ability to work effectively with both Finance and non-Finance teams.
Skills
- Financial reporting
- Month-end close
- Year-end close
- Financial statement preparation
- Audit activities
- Accounting operations
- Reconciliation
- Journal entries
- Accruals
- Prepayments
- Financial analysis
- Budget variance analysis
- Management reporting
- Accounting standards compliance
- Internal controls
- Tax reporting
- Statutory reporting
- Regulatory reporting
- General ledger management
- Balance sheet analysis
- Accounts payable
- Accounts receivable
- Fixed assets accounting
- Inventory accounting
- Intercompany transactions
- Foreign currency accounting
- Manufacturing accounting
- Cost accounting
- Standard costing
- Manufacturing variance analysis
- Cost analysis
- Cash flow reporting
- Working capital management
- Process improvement
- ERP systems (Business Central preferred)
- Microsoft Excel
- Communication skills
Location
- London, ON
Work Type
- On-Site
- Full-time
Experience Level
- 5+ years of progressive accounting experience
Education Level
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance or a related discipline
- CPA designation or CPA in progress
Benefits
- Competitive benefits including extended health care, dental, vision, and mental health support
- Vacation allowance that includes paid vacation plus 5 paid sick days per year
- RRSP match program
- Tuition reimbursement
- Opportunities to participate in exciting company events and team-building activities
- A diverse and inclusive work culture that fosters innovation and collaboration
- The chance to work alongside passionate aviation professionals on industry-leading aircraft and technologies
- Opportunities for career development
About the Company
- Diamond Aircraft Industries is a globally recognized leader in general aviation, known for cutting-edge design, innovation, and a strong commitment to safety and sustainability.
- With state-of-the-art manufacturing facilities in Canada, Austria, and China, we offer a full line of aircraft—from training to cross-country touring platforms—including the DA20, DA40, DA42, and DA62.
- Our dedication to the future of aviation is demonstrated through pioneering efforts in electric flight, including the development of the eDA40, the first all-electric training aircraft built on a certified platform.
- In 2024, Diamond Aircraft further expanded its vision by integrating Volocopter, a global leader in electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) aircraft, positioning us at the forefront of urban air mobility.
- At Diamond, we're not just building aircraft—we're shaping the future of flight.
Equal Opportunity
- We are committed to a diverse, inclusive, and accessible workplace. All qualified applications will be considered for employment regardless of age, race, religion, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, or disability. If you require accommodation at any stage of the application or interview process due to a disability, please inform the recruiter, who will work with you to determine appropriate and reasonable arrangements.