Financial Analyst — Hybrid, Variance Insight & Growth

Extendicare; Markham; Hybrid; CAD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Continuous mentorship

Growth opportunities

Employee Family Assistance Program

Robust benefits package

Job summary

Extendicare, based in Markham, Ontario, seeks a Financial Analyst to support accounting activities, month-end close, reconciliations, and variance analysis while contributing to compliant financial reporting across Canada. The role emphasizes critical thinking, attention to detail, and a collaborative culture, with hybrid work at head office and opportunities to grow toward CPA designation.

Join Extendicare to support budgeting, financial controls, and cross-functional collaboration with a

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business Administration.
• 1–2 years of accounting/finance experience.
• Advanced Excel skills.
• Experience in identifying, investigating, analyzing, and reporting variances.

Responsibilities

• Manage general ledger accounts and prepare monthly/annual financial reports.
• Own the month-end close process for balance sheet and P&L accounts.
• Prepare, maintain, and reconcile complex accounts.
• Prepare and present budget-to-actual and variance analysis to support business decisions.
• Drive finance process improvements through problem-solving and fresh perspective.
• Collaborate with business stakeholders and other finance team members.
• Prepare documentation to support compliance and regulatory reporting.
• Support preparation of budgets and forecasts.
• Manage auditor requests and submissions to external parties.
• Complete other duties as assigned.

Skills

Attention to detail

Critical thinking

Advanced Excel

Communication skills

Problem-solving

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business Administration

Tools

Excel

Job description

Extendicare, based in Markham, Ontario, seeks a Financial Analyst to support accounting activities, month-end close, reconciliations, and variance analysis while contributing to compliant financial reporting across Canada. The role emphasizes critical thinking, attention to detail, and a collaborative culture, with hybrid work at head office and opportunities to grow toward CPA designation.

Join Extendicare to support budgeting, financial controls, and cross-functional collaboration with a