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Lead significant system implementation projects in its initial phase and evolve into a broader role supporting various financial and business initiatives. With a strong focus on ERP integration, financial reporting, process optimization, and business analytics, this role is ideal for a CPA-designated professional who thrives in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.

ERP Implementation & Integration

• Oversee the implementation of JD Edwards ERP at the company, ensuring alignment with operational and financial objectives.
• Partner with stakeholders to complete the installation of JD Edwards ERP including providing hands-on training and support, ensuring seamless and timely transitions.
• Define and prioritize enhancements in ERP systems and lead their implementation using both internal and external resources.
• Review and refine company Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) to ensure workflows are consistent across all company locations.
• Assess, recommend & recommend utilization of the ERP modules or tools that can improve business outcomes and deliver efficiencies and cost savings.
• Implement and oversee adoption of complementary tools, including maintenance of ERP and third-party add-ons across all business operations.

Financial Reporting & Business Analytics

• Design and manage the establishment of scalable, accurate financial reporting systems.
• Develop and maintain KPI tracking systems and build dashboards using Power BI to offer actionable insights into business performance and financial health.
• Collaborate with the finance team to troubleshoot and manage financial transaction flows to the general ledger, ensuring accuracy and reliability.

System Oversight & Process Improvement

• Analyze existing software tools and provide recommendations for IT system enhancements aligned with business growth.
• Collaborate with key stakeholders to define ERP user needs, ensuring alignment between system functionality and business operations (e.g., manufacturing and production).
• Drive process improvements and operational efficiency by recommending and overseeing new software implementation projects or upgrades that directly impact the business.

Month-End, Year-End, and Ad Hoc Support

• Provide key support during the month-end close process by ensuring financial transactions are reconciled accurately in the ERP system and financial statements are prepared in a timely manner.
• Support the Director of Finance through year-end financial activities, including audit preparation (working papers, schedules, reconciliations) and compliance reporting.
• Assist the Director of Finance with ad hoc financial analysis and reporting to support evolving business requirements.

Team Collaboration & Leadership

• Offer technical oversight of the ERP system and provide consultation on how it's set up and utilized across the organization.
• Ensure user application of ERP aligns with operational goals by coordinating with finance, IT, and production teams to resolve issues and address areas for improvement.
• Act as a champion for system enhancements by designing training strategies, developing user-friendly functionalities, and improving system interfaces to enhance user adoption.

• Strong verbal and written presentation skills, capable of effectively delivering data-backed insights to leadership and cross-departmental teams.
• Comfortable navigating the evolving challenges of a dynamic business environment and managing competing priorities.
• Demonstrated ability to identify issues, deliver actionable recommendations, and follow through with impactful solutions.
• Adept at building relationships with stakeholders across all levels of the organization and fostering a culture of teamwork.
• High competency in technology integrations and financial system optimization.

• CPA designation required, with at least 2+ years of post-designation experience in a senior finance role within Canada.

• Demonstrated experience leading ERP implementations (preferably JD Edwards or other similar ERP systems). Experience optimizing modules, troubleshooting ERP workflows, and developing customized configurations is essential.
• Advanced proficiency in Power BI, Excel (macros, pivot tables, data modeling), and other ERP software.
• Prior experience in the manufacturing and/or construction industry is highly beneficial.
• In-depth knowledge of costing and project accounting processes is preferred.
• A strong background in FP&A or financial modeling and analytics is preferred.
• Knowledge of third-party bolt-ons paired with ERP modules to evaluate and implement efficiency and process improvement opportunities is preferred.

• Employee retention and engagement is important to Cascade; we value our employees.
• Comprehensive benefits package provided. Extended benefits and the Employee Resilience Program (all 100% paid by Cascade) are offered after 3 months of employment and Pension matching after 6 months.
• ATO (Approved Training Organization) provides endorsement (type) training & development.
• Company-wide social events and family functions throughout the year.
• Relocation Package available for qualifying candidates.

Cascade Aerospace Inc. is a dynamic, privately-held Canadian specialty aerospace and defence contractor focused on providing long-term integrated aircraft support programs for Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs), military, government and commercial customers.

All employees are encouraged to realize their true potential and play an active role in fostering an environment of safety, quality, customer satisfaction and continuous improvement. We are a diverse organization that strives to be respectful and inclusive of everyone and to treat employees fairly and equally.

At Cascade Aerospace we strongly believe in the value of teaming - with our employees, our customers, our suppliers, and our communities. It is by "Teaming with the best" and working collaboratively with our many partners that we are able to offer custom-tailored solutions for each customer's unique requirements. Our value proposition is that we build enduring customer relationships, and our strategic focus is customer satisfaction. It is a driver in all our decisions.

Cascade Aerospace is committed to the principle of Employment Equity. Creating an environment where diverse perspectives are valued begins with self-declaration. Count yourself in and self-declare by identifying which employment equity group(s) you belong to. In order to self-declare, please ensure to indicate this in your application, cover letter, or resume.