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Toronto Pearson is transforming. Now’s the time for your career to fly.
The Greater Toronto Airports Authority (GTAA) is a unique and dynamic place to work, with a bold plan to make Toronto Pearson, Canada’s leading global hub airport, a global leader in airport performance, customer care and sustainability. Together with our partners, approximately 2,100 GTAA employees are working to create a next-generation airport by innovating in all we do and striving for the most uplifting, safe and efficient experience for our passengers – all while championing the prosperity of our people, the community we call home, and our aviation partners. Join us on our journey together, as we put the joy back into travel and make Toronto Pearson the chosen place to fly and work.
What's in it for you?
An opportunity to grow, develop, and thrive within a dynamic, and fast-growing company alongside thoughtful and passionate individuals dedicated to their work and community.
Comprehensive benefits, including a flexible retirement program with employer matching, along with voluntary savings options (RRSP, TFSA, and Non-Registered Savings Plans).
A flexible hybrid work environment, continuous internal and external learning opportunities, and a meaningful reward and recognition program.
What can you expect from this position?
Reporting to the Director, Business Finance, the Associate Director, Airport Operations is accountable for advancing financial performance, operational insight, and decision support across the Airport Operations portfolio. Acting as a trusted strategic partner to the Chief Operating Officer and senior operational leaders, this role delivers forward‑looking analysis, scenario modeling, and executive‑ready insights to strengthen planning, improve forecast accuracy, and enhance overall business performance. You will lead the full financial management cycle budgeting, forecasting, reporting, and long‑range planning while ensuring strong alignment between financial plans, operational strategies, and GTAA’s enterprise priorities. Through data‑driven insight, rigorous financial governance, and effective storytelling, you will influence key operational and strategic decisions while leading and developing a high‑performing finance team.
As an Associate Director, Airport Operations, you will:
Serve as the strategic finance partner to Airport Operations leadership, providing forward‑looking financial insight, challenge, and decision support across a complex, operationally intensive portfolio.
Lead the full financial management cycle for Airport Operations, including annual operating plans, long‑range financial plans, rolling forecasts, and monthly performance reviews.
Develop and maintain driver‑based financial models covering revenues, operating costs, and unit economics, integrated with operational drivers such as passenger volumes, aviation activity, and cost inflation.
Translate complex financial and operational data into clear, actionable insights through executive‑ready analytics, dashboards, and storytelling that support timely, high‑quality decision‑making.
Provide rigorous financial analysis, scenario modeling, and business case evaluation to support strategic initiatives, capital investments, and operational improvements.
Strengthen forecasting accuracy, performance management, and financial governance through continuous improvement of processes, controls, and reporting routines.
Oversee accurate and timely financial reporting, variance analysis, and close activities, ensuring strong alignment with internal control frameworks and audit requirements.
Partner closely with Corporate Analytics, FP&A, Strategy, Controllership, and the Transformation Office to align financial plans with enterprise priorities and drive insight‑led decision making.
Lead, coach, and develop finance team members, fostering a high‑performance, collaborative culture focused on analytical rigor, accountability, and continuous learning.
This is the role for you, if you have:
7–10+ years of progressive experience in FP&A, business finance, or commercial analytics, ideally within a large, complex, capital‑intensive or regulated environment.
Demonstrated experience providing strategic financial support to senior operational leaders, with a strong track record of influencing decisions through insight and analysis.
5+ years of experience leading or developing teams, including coaching, capability building, and performance management.
Deep expertise in financial planning, forecasting, variance analysis, business case development, and scenario modeling using driver‑based approaches.
Strong analytical and financial modeling skills, with advanced Excel proficiency and experience with financial ERP/EPM systems (e.g., Adaptive, Oracle, SAP, Anaplan, TM1).
Proven ability to convert complex information into clear, concise, and compelling narratives for executive‑ and Board‑level audiences.
A post‑secondary degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Engineering, or a related field; CPA and/or CFA designation strongly preferred.
Demonstrated experience working in a customer‑centric, operationally focused organization.
Ability to obtain and retain Transportation Security Clearance at the designated level for the position.
The GTAA is committed to Employment Equity and maintaining a diverse, equitable and inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive.
This position is exempt from Ontario's 2026 pay transparency requirements under Regulation 476/24.
Internal:
GTAA employees interested in applying must submit their application online along with their resume, by May 4, 2026 at 5:00 pm. Late applications will not be considered. To be considered, applicants must submit their resume and indicate how their skills, education, training and experience correspond to the qualifications detailed in the poster. If stated experience is external to the GTAA (i.e. experience with a previous employer), applicants must provide references with their application in order to confirm this experience. Failure to provide this information may result in disqualification.
All applications received will be acknowledged instantly through an email notification. Incomplete applications will not receive further consideration. Upon application submission, please check your inbox for your email notification confirming your application for the role. In the event, an immediate notification cannot be located in your mailbox or for more information on the position please Adriana Moraru ([email protected]).
The successful candidate will be required to fulfill a minimum 12-month commitment in the role prior to applying for new opportunities.
Toronto Pearson is transforming. Now’s the time for your career to fly.
The Greater Toronto Airports Authority (GTAA) is a unique and dynamic place to work, with a bold plan to make Toronto Pearson, Canada’s leading global hub airport, a global leader in airport performance, customer care and sustainability. Together with our partners, approximately 2,100 GTAA employees are working to create a next-generation airport by innovating in all we do and striving for the most uplifting, safe and efficient experience for our passengers – all while championing the prosperity of our people, the community we call home, and our aviation partners. Join us on our journey together, as we put the joy back into travel and make Toronto Pearson the chosen place to fly and work.
What's in it for you?
An opportunity to grow, develop, and thrive within a dynamic, and fast-growing company alongside thoughtful and passionate individuals dedicated to their work and community.
Comprehensive benefits, including a flexible retirement program with employer matching, along with voluntary savings options (RRSP, TFSA, and Non-Registered Savings Plans).
A flexible hybrid work environment, continuous internal and external learning opportunities, and a meaningful reward and recognition program.
What can you expect from this position?
Reporting to the Director, Business Finance, the Associate Director, Airport Operations is accountable for advancing financial performance, operational insight, and decision support across the Airport Operations portfolio. Acting as a trusted strategic partner to the Chief Operating Officer and senior operational leaders, this role delivers forward‑looking analysis, scenario modeling, and executive‑ready insights to strengthen planning, improve forecast accuracy, and enhance overall business performance. You will lead the full financial management cycle budgeting, forecasting, reporting, and long‑range planning while ensuring strong alignment between financial plans, operational strategies, and GTAA’s enterprise priorities. Through data‑driven insight, rigorous financial governance, and effective storytelling, you will influence key operational and strategic decisions while leading and developing a high‑performing finance team.
As an Associate Director, Airport Operations, you will:
Serve as the strategic finance partner to Airport Operations leadership, providing forward‑looking financial insight, challenge, and decision support across a complex, operationally intensive portfolio.
Lead the full financial management cycle for Airport Operations, including annual operating plans, long‑range financial plans, rolling forecasts, and monthly performance reviews.
Develop and maintain driver‑based financial models covering revenues, operating costs, and unit economics, integrated with operational drivers such as passenger volumes, aviation activity, and cost inflation.
Translate complex financial and operational data into clear, actionable insights through executive‑ready analytics, dashboards, and storytelling that support timely, high‑quality decision‑making.
Provide rigorous financial analysis, scenario modeling, and business case evaluation to support strategic initiatives, capital investments, and operational improvements.
Strengthen forecasting accuracy, performance management, and financial governance through continuous improvement of processes, controls, and reporting routines.
Oversee accurate and timely financial reporting, variance analysis, and close activities, ensuring strong alignment with internal control frameworks and audit requirements.
Partner closely with Corporate Analytics, FP&A, Strategy, Controllership, and the Transformation Office to align financial plans with enterprise priorities and drive insight‑led decision making.
Lead, coach, and develop finance team members, fostering a high‑performance, collaborative culture focused on analytical rigor, accountability, and continuous learning.
This is the role for you, if you have:
7–10+ years of progressive experience in FP&A, business finance, or commercial analytics, ideally within a large, complex, capital‑intensive or regulated environment.
Demonstrated experience providing strategic financial support to senior operational leaders, with a strong track record of influencing decisions through insight and analysis.
5+ years of experience leading or developing teams, including coaching, capability building, and performance management.
Deep expertise in financial planning, forecasting, variance analysis, business case development, and scenario modeling using driver‑based approaches.
Strong analytical and financial modeling skills, with advanced Excel proficiency and experience with financial ERP/EPM systems (e.g., Adaptive, Oracle, SAP, Anaplan, TM1).
Proven ability to convert complex information into clear, concise, and compelling narratives for executive‑ and Board‑level audiences.
A post‑secondary degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Engineering, or a related field; CPA and/or CFA designation strongly preferred.
Demonstrated experience working in a customer‑centric, operationally focused organization.
Ability to obtain and retain Transportation Security Clearance at the designated level for the position.
The GTAA is committed to Employment Equity and maintaining a diverse, equitable and inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive.
This position is exempt from Ontario's 2026 pay transparency requirements under Regulation 476/24.
Internal:
GTAA employees interested in applying must submit their application online along with their resume, by May 4, 2026 at 5:00 pm. Late applications will not be considered. To be considered, applicants must submit their resume and indicate how their skills, education, training and experience correspond to the qualifications detailed in the poster. If stated experience is external to the GTAA (i.e. experience with a previous employer), applicants must provide references with their application in order to confirm this experience. Failure to provide this information may result in disqualification.
All applications received will be acknowledged instantly through an email notification. Incomplete applications will not receive further consideration. Upon application submission, please check your inbox for your email notification confirming your application for the role. In the event, an immediate notification cannot be located in your mailbox or for more information on the position please Adriana Moraru ([email protected]).
The successful candidate will be required to fulfill a minimum 12-month commitment in the role prior to applying for new opportunities.
💡 Quick Summary
Seeking a career-building opportunity? The Associate Director, Airport Operations Finance position is now open for candidates interested in the Back Office Jobs sector. This role in Toronto offers a professional environment and growth potential.
Requirement Snapshot: Candidates should possess basic communication skills, a proactive attitude, and the ability to work in a team. Experience in Back Office Jobs is a plus.
