Finance Specialist (Remote)

Parsons Oman; Ottawa; Remote; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the defense and critical infrastructure markets is seeking a Finance Specialist in Ottawa. You will be instrumental in financial reporting, budget analysis, and project collaboration, aiming for operational efficiency and compliance. Join us to thrive in a diverse and innovative environment with various opportunities for growth and employee wellbeing benefits.

Benefits

Health, vision, dental benefits

Employer paid provincial care premiums

Defined Contribution Pension Plan (DCPP)

Tax-Free Savings Account (TFSA)

Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP)

Life insurance

Paid time off and sick leave

All province observed holidays off

Gym membership discounts

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or Economics (or equivalent).
• 2+ years work experience in finance.
• Advanced proficiency in Excel and Power BI.

Responsibilities

• Support month-end and year-end close processes.
• Prepare and review financial reports for accuracy.
• Assist in developing and tracking project budgets.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Communication

Advanced Excel

Data visualization

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or Economics

Job description

In a world of possibilities, pursue one with endless opportunities. Imagine Next!

When it comes to what you want in your career, if you can imagine it, you can do it at Parsons. Imagine a career working with intelligent, diverse people sharing a common quest. Imagine a workplace where you can be yourself. Where you can thrive. Where you can find your next, right now. We’ve got what you’re looking for.

Job Description:

Parsons is looking for an amazingly talented Finance Specialist to join our team!

What You'll Be Doing:

• Support month-end and year-end close processes

• Prepare and review financial reports, ensuring accuracy and compliance with internal and external requirements

• Assist in the development, tracking, and analysis of project budgets and forecasts

• Collaborate with project teams to track expenditures, monitor financial performance, and mitigate risks

• Assist with audits, cost proposals, and other financial documentation

• Recommend process improvements to enhance reporting and operational efficiency

What Required Skills You'll Bring:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or Economics (or equivalent)

• 2+ years work experience

• Advanced level in Excel (pivot tables, lookups, logic functions, data manipulation)

• Advanced level in data visualization tools (e.g., Power BI)

• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills

• Ability to manage multiple priorities and work effectively in a collaborative environment

What Desired Skills You'll Bring:

• Advanced level in Excel (pivot tables, lookups, logic functions, data manipulation) and Power BI preferable.

• Experience in dealing with various types of contracts (e.g., firm-fixed price, fixed-price with economic price adjustment, fixed-price incentive, cost reimbursement, cost sharing, cost-plus-incentive-fee, cost-plus-award-fee, cost-plus-fixed-fee, and time and material) is preferable.

This position is part of our Corporate team.For over 80 years, Parsons Corporation, has shaped the future of the defense, intelligence, and critical infrastructure markets. Our employees work in a close-knit team environment to find new, innovative ways to deliver smart solutions that are used and valued by customers around the world. By combining unique technologies with deep domain expertise across cybersecurity, missile defense, space, connected infrastructure, transportation, smart cities, and more, we're providing tomorrow's solutions today.We value our employees and want our employees to take care of their overall wellbeing, which is why we offer best-in-class benefits such as health, vision, dental, employer paid provincial care premiums, Defined Contribution Pension Plan (DCPP), Tax-Free Savings Account (TFSA), Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP), life insurance, paid time off, sick leave, all province observed holidays off, and gym membership discounts to fit your busy lifestyle!Parsons is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility in the workplace. Parsons equally employs representation at all job levels for indigenous peoples, women, individuals with disabilities, and visible minorities.We truly invest and care about our employee’s wellbeing and provide endless growth opportunities as the sky is the limit, so aim for the stars! Imagine next and join the Parsons quest—APPLY TODAY!

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