Financial Analyst

Altasciences; Laval; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health/Dental/Vision Insurance Plans

RRSP with Employer Match

Paid Vacation and Holidays

Paid Sick and Bereavement Leave

Employee Assistance & Telehealth

Free parking

Job summary

Altasciences is seeking a Financial Analyst in Laval, QC, to support month-end close, perform reconciliations, and assist with internal controls and reporting to management.

You will prepare journal entries, analyze financial statements, and collaborate with business partners to provide accurate financial information and improve processes.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in business administration, accounting, or finance.
• CPA designation or in progress is an asset.
• Strong analytical mind and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Support month-end closing processes and reconciliations.
• Prepare monthly analysis of balance sheet and income statement accounts.
• Participate in monthly financial and management reporting.
• Assist in internal controls implementation and audits.
• Create and maintain process documentation and journal entries.
• Support external auditors with financial information.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Organizational skills

Bilingual communication (French/EN)

Microsoft Excel

Education

Bachelor's degree in business administration, accounting, or finance

CPA designation or in progress (asset)

Tools

Workday

Job description

About The RoleThe Financial Analyst is responsible for supporting the month-end closing process, performing accounts reconciliations and analysis and supporting the team for reporting financial statements to Management. The financial analyst is also responsible for supporting the implementation of internal controls.What You'll Do HereThe tasks specifically assigned to the financial analyst may vary according to business needs. Without limitations, these may include:Support month end process and reconciliations within deadlines and procedures;Prepare monthly analysis of consolidated and non-consolidated balance sheet and income statement accountsUpdate monthly continuity schedulesPrepare journal entries for multiple entitiesParticipate in monthly financial and management reportingReconcile intercompany balances and resolve mismatchesDevelop new analysis to ensure accuracy of dataEnsure all transactions are recorded in compliance with GAAP and review of accounting coding on requisitions or invoices.Develop and maintain accurate process documentationEnsure internal controls are applied as documentedAssist in the preparation of financial information for external auditorsSupport business partners in providing financial information or analysis as neededSpecial projects and other various queriesWhat You'll Need to SucceedBachelor's degree in business administration, accounting, or finance. Pertinent experience may be considered in lieu.CPA designation or in the process of obtaining one is an assetStrong analytical mindAttention to detailNatural propensity for teamworkGood organizational skills, management of priorities and timelinesExcellent communication skills in French and English (written and spoken)Problem solving and process improvement oriented.Good knowledge of Microsoft Office applicationsKnowledge of Workday is an assetGood knowledge of accounting standards for private companies (ASPE)Altasciences strives to provide a French work environment for its employees in Quebec. Altasciences has taken all reasonable measures to avoid imposing the above language requirement. This requirement is essential for the position of the Financial Analyst in particular, but without limitation, for the following reason(s):The requirement to have study protocols read and documented in English as required by industry regulatory agenciesWhat We OfferAltasciences offers a wide variety of benefits to help our employees live healthy and fulfilling lives both at and outside of work.Altasciences’ Benefits Package includes:Health/Dental/Vision Insurance PlansRRSP with Employer MatchPaid Vacation and HolidaysPaid Sick and Bereavement LeaveEmployee Assistance & Telehealth ProgramsFree parkingAltasciences' Incentive Programs Include:Training & Development ProgramsEmployee Referral Bonus ProgramAnnual Performance Reviews