Corporate Finance - Finance Analyst

Polytainers Inc; Golden Horseshoe; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a detail-oriented Financial Analyst to join their finance team. This role involves ensuring timely and accurate financial statements, managing cash flow, and supporting various financial reporting tasks. The ideal candidate will possess a strong accounting background, excellent communication skills, and proficiency in financial software. Join a dynamic team where your contributions will help shape financial strategies and drive success. If you are passionate about finance and eager to make an impact, this is the opportunity for you!

Qualifications

• 2-5 years of accounting/finance experience with strong understanding of accounting theory.
• Advanced skills in Microsoft Office and familiarity with SAP preferred.

Responsibilities

• Monitor daily cash flow and prepare 12-week rolling cash forecast.
• Perform monthly journal entries and assist with year-end audit preparations.

Skills

Accounting Theory

Financial Analysis

Cash Flow Management

Communication Skills

Microsoft Office

SAP

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Accounting

CPA Certification

Tools

SAP

AS400 ERP / Infor LX

Job description

197 Norseman St, Etobicoke, ON M8Z 2R5, Canada

Job Description

Posted Tuesday, May 6, 2025 at 4:00 AM

POSITION SUMMARY:

Working within the finance function, the Financial Analyst will support the team in ensuring timely and accurate financial statements through the compilation of information, journal entry processing and monthly account reconciliation. The Financial Analyst will assist in fostering a strong control environment while providing proactive coordination of the flow of information with finance team members across the organization. This role is based out of our Toronto location and reports to Sr. Analyst FPA & Treasury.

POSITION RESPONSIBILITES:

Treasury 35%

• Monitors and manages daily cash flow, and prepares 12 week rolling cash forecast
• Performs Intercompany funds transfers and interest payments as required
• Submit wire payments to major local suppliers and all international vendors
• Processes government remittances such as Sales Tax, Income Tax etc.

General Accounting 40%

• Perform, review and reconcile bank accounts (Bank reconciliations)
• Perform intercompany accounting and reconcile intercompany receivables/payables, ensuring investigation, follow-up and drive actions
• Perform monthly journal entries as per the Journal Entry schedule
• Calculates interest & loan amortization
• Assists with year-end audit preparations
• Be a liaison between AP and AR and conduct special charge billing to customers
• Communicates standard operating procedures to internal customers for accounting and documentation related matters
• Coordinates and/or participates in documentation of internal control processes

Financial Reporting & Analysis 15%

• Assists period-end consolidated financial statements, including income statement, balance sheet and cash flow statements, ensuring on time and accurate
• Prepares month-end financial close for holding companies
• Assists year-end Financial Statements and taxes for all group companies and related parties.
• Prepares bank reporting, including margin certificate and compliance certificate
• Assist in key analytics to monitor financial accounting trends

External Reporting & Other 10%

• Statistics Canada (monthly), US & Canadian Government (Quarterly & Yearly)
• Assists with insurance renewal process and liaise with insurance provider throughout the year
• Assists with taxation process and liaise with tax partners throughout the year
• Assists transitioning to planning, forecasting and reporting to SAP
• Assists with special projects as required

SKILLS/EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:

• Educational Requirements: Bachelor’s degree in accounting required, CPA preferred.
• Minimum Experience/Field: Must have at least 2 to 5 years accounting / finance experience with strong understanding of accounting theory and transactions
• Computer Skills: Advanced skills in Microsoft Office, SAP, AS400 ERP / Infor LX system experience is a plus
• Communication Skills: A skilled communicator with strong ability to positively impact desired behaviors. Fluent in English with good verbal and written communication skills

CORE COMPETENCIES FOR THIS POSITION:

• You are technically strong with a positive can-do attitude
• You have a strong work ethic, which is demonstrated in your past behaviours
• You are flexible and able to adapt to and work effectively within a variety of situations & with various individuals and groups.
• Practical thinker and doer with the desire to learn and embrace change
• Demonstrated strong planning and organizational skills.
• Consistently uses good judgement while decision making, analyses problems from different angles to seek alternatives before determining best solutions
• Demonstrates a strong sense of urgency, assuming responsibility without being asked in order to achieve results
• Maintain an effective relationship with internal and external partners by meeting expectations, gaining trust and respect and upholding a customer focused culture Effective supporter in implementation of change

Polytainers is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. Polytainers is committed to diversity and inclusivity in employment and welcomes applications from qualified individuals of diverse backgrounds. Polytainers is also committed to providing accommodations for people with disabilities. If you require an accommodation, we will work with you to meet your needs.

Polytainers is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. Polytainers is committed to diversity and inclusivity in employment and welcomes applications from qualified individuals of diverse backgrounds. Polytainers is also committed to providing accommodations for people with disabilities. If you require an accommodation, we will work with you to meet your needs.

197 Norseman St, Etobicoke, ON M8Z 2R5, Canada