Financial Analyst

Vaco by Highspring; Aurora; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A financial consulting firm is seeking a Financial Analyst - Accounting & Reporting for a 6-month contract to permanent position. Responsibilities include overseeing full cycle accounting, managing month-end close processes, and supporting financial reporting. The ideal candidate has a CPA designation, a degree in Accounting or Finance, and 5+ years of experience. Strong analytical skills and proficiency in Microsoft Excel are essential. Familiarity with SAP and OneStream is highly preferred.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of progressive experience in accounting or finance roles.
• Proven ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for full cycle accounting oversight and transaction level support.
• Execute consistent accounting policies, controls, and procedures.
• Responsible for the Month End Close process and reporting.
• Review journal entries and monitor GL coding accuracy.
• Analyze and reconcile all balance sheet and key income statement accounts.

Skills

Strong analytical skills

Attention to detail

Strong Microsoft Excel

Full cycle accounting/reporting

Ability to manage multiple priorities

Education

CPA designation

Degree in Accounting or Finance

Tools

SAP

OneStream

Job description

Our client is looking for a Financial Analyst - Accounting & Reporting for a 6-month contract opportunity to permanent.

Reporting to the Controller, the Financial Analyst will be responsible for full cycle accounting oversight and transaction level support, ownership of GL coding (FX, investments, bonds, etc.), operational ownership of the month end calendar and close process; and, support on monthly reports, accounts reconciliations, and year-end audit. This is a hands-on role, responsible for the accounting of one of a complex division, and working with other accounting professionals within the Corporate Accounting Team.

About the Opportunity

• Execute consistent accounting policies, controls, and procedures, adhering to Company-wide policies and procedures.
• Responsible for the Month End Close process, reporting, and accounts reconciliations in a timely manner with a focus on continuous improvement.
• Review journal entries, monitor and control GL coding accuracy.
• analyze and reconcile all balance sheet and key income statement accounts.
• Trial balance review of the assigned portfolio
• Ensure integrity of financial system, general ledger, and sub ledgers
• Review, document and identify areas of improvement for transaction level processes within the department.
• Perform and oversee the monthly complex GL postings (FX, investments, bonds, etc.) and reconciliations to ensure accuracy on financial reporting and to identify and correct any unusual items.
• Prepare and maintain OS template files/models to facilitate reporting
• Prepare entries and maintain the schedules for the group’s investments and financing operations such as external investments, bonds, senior notes and related revaluations/adjustments
• Prepare month end binder for reporting entities assigned
• Prepare and coordinate month end and/or memo related Journal Entries for the Group NA
• Assist in the data loads to OS for actual or forecast/budgets-when needed
• Assist in all tasks and ad hoc projects when needed

About You

• CPA designation
• Degree in Accounting or Finance
• Minimum 5 years of progressive experience in accounting or finance roles.
• Strong analytical skills with ability to interpret financial data
• Attention to detail
• Experience with full cycle accounting/reporting
• Strong Microsoft Excel
• Proven ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment and meet tight deadlines.
• Experience with SAP, OneStream would be highly preferred.