Financial Analyst

220 Altasciences Company Inc; Laval; On-site; CAD 65,000 - 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

Training & Development Programs

Employee Referral Bonus Program

Annual Performance Reviews

Job summary

Altasciences is seeking a Financial Analyst to support month-end close, reconciliations, and reporting. The role includes developing analyses, ensuring GAAP compliance, and assisting with internal controls and external auditors.

Candidates should have a Bachelor’s degree in business administration, accounting, or finance, with CPA designation a plus. Bilingual French and English communication is required in Quebec.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in business administration, accounting, or finance required or equivalent experience.
• CPA designation or in process is asset.
• Strong analytical mind with attention to detail.
• Excellent communication skills in French and English.

Responsibilities

• Support month-end closing process and reconciliations.
• Prepare monthly analysis of balance sheet and income statement accounts.
• Support monthly financial and management reporting.
• Reconcile intercompany balances and resolve mismatches.
• Assist in preparation of financial information for external auditors.
• Develop and maintain process documentation and internal controls.

Job description

About The Role

The 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 Here

The 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 accounts
• Update monthly continuity schedules
• Prepare journal entries for multiple entities
• Participate in monthly financial and management reporting
• Reconcile intercompany balances and resolve mismatches
• Develop new analysis to ensure accuracy of data
• Ensure all transactions are recorded in compliance with GAAP and review of accounting coding on requisitions or invoices
• Develop and maintain accurate process documentation
• Ensure internal controls are applied as documented
• Assist in the preparation of financial information for external auditors
• Support business partners in providing financial information or analysis as needed
• Special projects and other various queries

What You’ll Need to Succeed

Bachelor'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 asset.

Strong analytical mind

Attention to detail

Natural propensity for teamwork

Good organizational skills, management of priorities and timelines

Excellent communication skills in French and English (written and spoken)

Problem solving and process improvement oriented.

Good knowledge of Microsoft Office applications

Knowledge of Workday is an asset

Good 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 agencies.

What We Offer

Altasciences 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 Plans
• RRSP with Employer Match
• Paid Vacation and Holidays
• Paid Sick and Bereavement Leave
• Employee Assistance & Telehealth Programs
• Free parking

Altasciences' Incentive Programs Include:

• Training & Development Programs
• Employee Referral Bonus Program
• Annual Performance Reviews

At Altasciences we all move in unison to assist and work in the discovery, development, and manufacturing of new drug therapies to get them faster to people who need them. No matter your role, we all play an important part and you will have a significant impact on the health and well-being of people across the globe. By living our values of Employee Development, Customer Focus, Quality and Excellence, Respect and Integrity, we look to foster a passionate and collaborative work environment and we are looking for talented and enthusiastic people, like you, to join our growing team! Whether you're a recent college graduate or seeking your next career opportunity, it's time to discover your future at Altasciences. We are better together and together We Are Altasciences.

Altasciences is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion. Our goal is to attract, develop and retain highly talented employees from diverse backgrounds, allowing us to benefit from a wide variety of experiences and perspectives. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or any other protected grounds under applicable legislation. Reasonable accommodations for persons with disabilities during the recruitment process are available upon request.

Join us at Altasciences!