Financial Analyst

Vaco Recruiter Services; Hamilton; On-site; CAD 65,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency in Canada seeks a skilled finance professional for roles involving month-end financial close, budgeting, and reporting. The ideal candidate holds a Bachelor's degree in Business or Accounting and possesses strong analytical and communication skills along with expertise in IFRS compliance. The position offers an annual pay range of $65,000 to $70,000 with potential for bonuses and benefits, requiring residency within the Greater Toronto Area.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision benefits

401(k) retirement plan

Discretionary bonuses

Qualifications

• 2+ years of analytical or accounting experience, ideally in a multi-entity environment.
• Proven experience in financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting, and data analysis.
• Strong knowledge of IFRS and internal control environments.

Responsibilities

• Ensure an effective month-end close by preparing and reviewing journal entries and reconciliations.
• Assist with budgeting and quarterly forecasting for business units.
• Prepare quarterly reporting package, including consolidated financial statements.
• Liaise with external auditors for audits and maintain internal controls.

Skills

Analytical skills

Financial reporting

Budgeting

Data analysis

Microsoft Excel

IFRS knowledge

Written and verbal communication

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Accounting, or Finance

CPA designation or actively pursuing CPA

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

About the Opportunity

• Ensure an effective and timely month‑end close by preparing and reviewing journal entries, intercompany accounts, prepaid expenses, inventory, accruals, and other balance sheet reconciliations.
• Review bank reconciliations across 17 bank accounts and 13 entities.
• Assist with budgeting and quarterly forecasting for business units and subsidiaries, ensuring alignment with company goals.
• Prepare quarterly reporting package, including consolidated financial statements and variance reporting for the Board of Directors.
• Conduct detailed monthly and quarterly variance analyses (budget vs. actual, forecast vs. actual) and provide recommendations for business improvements.
• Liaise directly with external auditors for interim and annual audits, preparing documentation and explaining internal processes.
• Maintain strong internal controls and ensure adherence to the company's accounting policies, IFRS standards, and corporate governance.
• Maintain and update accounting and business process documentation.
• Identify and implement process improvements within general accounting and reporting.
• Support automation projects to improve billing accuracy and payment timeliness.
• Assist in tax compliance processes, including annual Employer Health Tax (EHT) remittances and quarterly/monthly HST filings.
• Complete ad‑hoc financial analyses and participate in special projects as assigned.

About You

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Accounting, or Finance.
• CPA designation or actively pursuing CPA preferred.
• 2+ years of analytical or accounting experience, ideally in a multi‑entity environment.
• Proven experience in financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting, and data analysis.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite – particularly Excel and PowerPoint – with experience developing financial models and presentations.
• Strong knowledge of IFRS and internal control environments.
• Highly organized, detail‑oriented, and capable of managing multiple priorities.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to present information clearly to non‑financial stakeholders.
• Proactive, self‑motivated, and adaptable, with a strong sense of ownership and confidentiality.

Pay Range

Pay Range: $65,000‑$70,000 per year

How to Apply

Click the “Apply Now” button and follow the instructions to submit your resume. Please know that we only accept documents in MS Word or Rich Text formats. When referencing this job, quote #465962.

You must currently reside within the Greater Toronto Area and be permitted to work in Canada to be considered for this opportunity. A recruiter will be in touch with you if your profile meets our client’s requirements for this role.

Determining compensation for this role (and others) at Vaco/Highspring depends upon a wide array of factors including but not limited to the individual’s skill sets, experience and training, licensure and certifications, office location and other geographic considerations, as well as other business and organizational needs. With that said, as required by local law in geographies that require salary range disclosure, Vaco/Highspring notes the salary range for the role is noted in this job posting. The individual may also be eligible for discretionary bonuses, and can participate in medical, dental, and vision benefits as well as the company’s 401(k) retirement plan. Additional disclaimer: Unless otherwise noted in the job description, the position Vaco/Highspring is filing for is occupied. Please note, however, that Vaco/Highspring is regularly asked to provide talent to other organizations. By submitting to this position, you are agreeing to be included in our talent pool for future hiring for similarly qualified positions. Submissions to this position are subject to the use of AI to perform preliminary candidate screenings, focused on ensuring minimum job requirements noted in the position are satisfied. Further assessment of candidates beyond this initial phase within Vaco/Highspring will be otherwise assessed by recruiters and hiring managers. Vaco/Highspring does not have knowledge of the tools used by its clients in making final hiring decisions and cannot opine on their use of AI products.