Finance Operations Analyst

Atlas Corporation; Canada; On-site; CAD 66,000 - 79,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading asset management firm in Canada is seeking a Financial Operations Analyst to support the Accounts Payable process. Responsibilities include ensuring effective operations with stakeholders, reviewing vendor payments, and participating in process improvements. The ideal candidate has a degree in Business/Management Accounting and at least 3 years of accounting experience. This role offers a competitive salary range of $66,000 to $79,000 CAD per annum.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years experience working in a similar role within accounting.
• Enjoys working with numbers, performs with a high degree of accuracy.
• Experience maintaining large spreadsheets.

Responsibilities

• Provides assistance with AP Policy and guidelines as needed.
• Assists stakeholders with information and data requests related to AP processes.
• Responsible for reviewing and approving weekly / fortnightly vendor payments.

Skills

Proficiency with Microsoft Office suite

Strong research and analytical skills

Strong verbal and written communication skills

Education

Degree or post-secondary diploma in Business/Management Accounting

Tools

Financial systems software

Job description

Seaspan employees are goal-driven and share a high-performance culture, focusing on building services offerings to become a leading asset manager. Seaspan provides many of the world's major shipping lines with alternatives to vessel ownership by offering long-term leases on large, modern containerships and pure car, truck carriers (PCTCs) combined with industry leading ship management serves. Seaspan's fleet has evolved over time to meet the varying needs of our customer base. We own vessels in a wide range of sizes, from 2,500 TEU to 24,000 TEU vessels. As a wholly owned subsidiary of Atlas Corp, Seaspan delivers on the company's core strategy as a leading asset management and core infrastructure company.

Position Description:

The Financial Operations Analyst is responsible for supporting the efficient and effective delivery of the end-to-end Accounts Payable process. The Financial Operations Analyst collaborates with Global Process Owners, AP Team Lead, RTR Global Process Lead, RTR Global Process Manager and the Managed Service Accounts Payable team to ensure external stakeholders (vendors) and other internal departments to ensure effective and efficient process operations. The FinOps Analyst participates in process performance reviews and recommends process-related improvement opportunities.

Job Responsibilities:

• Provides assistance with AP Policy, guidelines, service framework, etc. as requested by leadership
• Assists stakeholders (internal and external) with information and data requests related to AP processes
• Participates in improvement opportunities related to AP data, technology or process
• Provides ad-hoc support AP reports, investigations and processing initiatives as required
• Responsible for reviewing and approving weekly / fortnightly vendor payments
• Reviews Vendor Master Data creation / changes including outbound vendor verification as required complying with laid down processes
• Reviews invoice exceptions and escalate and resolve issues to assist with resolution
• Works with Managed Service team and other internal stakeholders to manage and resolve escalated items
• Participation and active contribution (Including UAT’s) in existing ongoing and upcoming AP related projects / process enhancements

Requirements:

• Degree or post-secondary diploma in Business/Management Accounting from a recognized institution
• Minimum 3 years experience working in a similar role within accounting
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office suite (including Outlook, Word, and Excel)
• Familiar with financial systems software
• Enjoys working with numbers, performs with a high degree of accuracy and has experience maintaining large spreadsheets

Additional Desired Qualifications:

• Strong research and analytical skills
• Strong verbal and written communication skills

Job Demands and/or Physical Requirements:

• Periodic overtime related to transactions, to meet deadlines or accommodate time zone differences

Compensation and Benefits Package:

Seaspan’s total compensation is based on our pay-for-performance philosophy that rewards team members who deliver on and demonstrate our high-performance culture. The hiring range for this position is $66,000 - $79,000 CAD per annum. The exact base salary offered will be commensurate with the incumbent’s experience, job-related skills and knowledge, and internal pay equity.

Seaspan Corporation is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, colour, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected Veteran status. We thank all applicants in advance. If your application is shortlisted to be included in the interview process, one of our team will be in contact with you.

A WEEK AT SEA WITH SEASPAN

This video was taken on board our 4250 TEU vessel, Seaspan Santos, during a six-day passage in September 2013.

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