Accountant II

CAE is seeking an Accountant II for a Complex Accounting role in Arlington, TX. This position involves analyzing complex accounting transactions, providing guidance, and ensuring compliance with ASC 606 and IFRS 15 for revenue recognition and lease accounting. The role also includes reconciling US GAAP with IFRS, performing technical accounting research, and supporting the accounting close process. The ideal candidate will contribute to process improvements and special projects within a dynamic defense and security environment.

Must Have

• Perform and review revenue recognition analysis to conform to ASC 606 and IFRS 15
• Review Lease Accounting analysis, prolease schedules, and associated accounting entries
• Reconcile US GAAP reporting with IFRS standards
• Perform technical accounting research on various topics
• Perform joint venture accounting
• Prepare memos and whitepapers to document accounting treatment and conclusions
• Provide accounting guidance and company policies to other functions
• Participate in process improvements, reporting enhancements and special projects as needed
• Provide support to the accounting close process
• Bachelor’s degree in finance, accounting, or business-related field
• 4 years finance / accounting experience
• Experience with Revenue Recognition standard(s)
• Experience with Accounting for Leases
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making capabilities
• U.S. citizen due to U.S. Government contract requirements

Good to Have

• CPA or CMA Preferred
• Experience with Costpoint, Cognos, Adaptive, and Hyperion (HFM)

Perks & Benefits

• Comprehensive and competitive benefits package and flexibility that promotes work-life balance
• A work environment where all employees are valued, respected and safe
• Freedom to succeed by enabling team members to deliver, take initiatives and make decisions
• Recognition, professional development, advancement and having fun!

About This Role

Who We Are:

• CAE Vision: Our vision is to be the worldwide partner of choice in defense and security, civil aviation, and healthcare by revolutionizing our customers’ training and critical operations with digitally immersive solutions to elevate safety, efficiency and readiness.
• CAE Defense & Security Mission: CAE's Defense and Security business unit focuses on helping prepare military customers to develop and maintain the highest levels of mission readiness.
• CAE Values: Empowerment, Innovation, Excellence, Integrity and OneCAE make us who we are and we strive to make a difference in the world while helping each other succeed.

What We Have to Offer:

• Comprehensive and competitive benefits package and flexibility that promotes work-life balance
• A work environment where all employees are valued, respected and safe
• Freedom to succeed by enabling team members to deliver, take initiatives and make decisions
• Recognition, professional development, advancement and having fun!

Summary

The Accountant II, Complex Accounting role, will analyze complex accounting transactions and positions in order to provide accurate and timely accounting guidance across the organization and to leadership.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Perform and review revenue recognition analysis to conform to the requirements per ASC 606 and IFRS 15.
• Review Lease Accounting analysis, prolease schedules, and associated accounting entries
• Reconcile US GAAP reporting with IFRS standards.
• Perform technical accounting research on various topics.
• Perform joint venture accounting.
• Prepare memos and whitepapers to document accounting treatment and conclusions.
• Provide accounting guidance and company policies to other functions.
• Participate in process improvements, reporting enhancements and special projects as needed.
• Provide support to the accounting close process.

Qualifications and Education Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in finance, accounting, or business-related field
• 4 years finance / accounting experience
• Experience with Revenue Recognition standard(s)
• Experience with Accounting for Leases
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making capabilities
• Due to U.S. Government contract requirements, only U.S. citizens are eligible for this role.

Preferred Skills

• CPA or CMA Preferred
• Experience with Costpoint, Cognos, Adaptive, and Hyperion (HFM) a plus

Security Responsibilities

Must comply with all company security and data protection / usage policies and procedures. Personally responsible for proper marking and handling of all information and materials, in any form. Shall not divulge any information, or afford access, to other employees not having a need-to-know. Shall not divulge information outside company without management approval. All government and proprietary information will be accessed and stored electronically on company provided resources.

• Incumbent must be eligible for DoD Personal Security Clearance.

Due to U.S. Government contract requirements, only U.S. citizens are eligible for this role.

Work Environment

This job operates in a professional office environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machines.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for their job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

CAE USA Inc. is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to any protected characteristic, including disability and protected veteran status, as defined under federal, state, or local laws.

Applicants needing reasonable accommodations should contact their recruiter at any point in the recruitment process. If you need assistance to submit your application because of incompatible assistive technology or a disability, please contact us at hrops@caemilusa.com

Position Type

Regular

CAE thanks all applicants for their interest. However, only those whose background and experience match the requirements of the role will be contacted.

Equal Opportunity Employer

CAE is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees without regard to race, color, national origin, age, religion, sex, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. At CAE, everyone is welcome to contribute to our success. Applicants needing reasonable accommodations should contact their recruiter at any point in the recruitment process. If you need assistance to submit your application because of incompatible assistive technology or a disability, please contact us at CAECarrieres-Careers@cae.com

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Welcome to CAE! As a global leader in Civil Aviation and Defense & Security across 40 countries, we advance together as One CAE, fueled by thousands of passionate individuals operating in a culture where everyone can thrive. We hold ourselves accountable for building an inclusive community at every level, and our comprehensive benefits support you professionally and personally.

Together, we are All For shaping a future where safety, sustainability, and inclusivity lead the way. Join us and be part of something bigger—where your impact reaches beyond CAE and helps shape the world of tomorrow.

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