Financial Analyst III

Ian Martin Group; Toronto; Hybrid; CAD 66,000 - 79,000; Full time

Job summary

The Ian Martin Group seeks a Financial Analyst III in Toronto, operating in a hybrid model (3 days onsite). You will support monthly close, journal entries in SAP, and financial statement preparation while driving process improvements and governance across the organization.

Ideal candidates have a CPA/CMA/CA or similar designation, 5–7 years finance experience, and strong communication skills to present results to stakeholders. Proficiency with Excel, Power BI/Tableau is a plus.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in finance or related field.
• CPA/CA/CMA/CGA designation preferred.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Self-starter with ability to drive progress and deliverables.
• Strong problem solving and time management skills.
• Keen attention to detail and drive for process improvements.
• Ability to build and maintain relationships at all levels.
• Experience with financial reporting systems; SAP experience preferred.
• Proficient with MS Office; Excel, PowerPoint, Word; Power BI/Tableau a plus.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate monthly/quarterly finance close, reconciliations, reporting and analytics.
• Prepare and post journal entries in SAP for SLC projects.
• Assist in preparing legal entity financial statements and investigations of variances.
• Support regulatory and audit deliverables and respond to auditor requests.
• Collaborate with SLC teams to implement new processes and governance.
• Identify and implement process efficiencies including automation.

Skills

Communication

Analytical skills

Problem solving

Time management

Attention to detail

Relationship building

Self-starter

Ability to work under pressure

Education

Bachelor’s degree in finance or related field

CPA/CA/CMA/CGA preferred

Tools

SAP

Excel

PowerPoint

Word

Power BI

Tableau

Job description

Financial Analyst III

• Location: Toronto, ON - Hybrid (3 days onsite)
• Pay Rate: $48.55/hr - $57.33/hr
• Contract Length: 12 Months with possibility for extension

Responsibilities:

• Co-ordinate and complete various aspects of the monthly and quarterly finance functions including the accounting close, chart of value requests, reconciliations, reporting and analytics.
• Support SLC projects and initiatives through the preparation and posting of journal entries in SAP, ensuring balances are accurate and aligned with reporting and accounting requirements.
• Assist in the preparation of legal entity financial statements, performing detailed analytical reviews and investigating variances to ensure accuracy and completeness.
• Support compliance and regulatory reporting requirements, including excess minimum capital calculations and participation fees.
• Support audits by coordinating deliverables, preparing audit samples, and liaising with internal stakeholders to address auditor requests.
• Collaborate with various SLC teams to operationalize new processes including process documentation.
• Identify and implement process efficiencies including the use of automation.
• Establish and maintain robust governance and financial controls.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree with experience in finance or reporting related functions (5-7 years) combined with a finance background.
• Professional accounting designation (CPA, CA, CMA, CGA) will be strongly preferred.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, with an ability to summarize detailed information to relevant stakeholders.
• Self-starter with ability to drive progress and execute on assigned deliverables.
• Strong problem solving and time management skills.
• Keen attention to detail with an inquiring mindset to strive for process efficiencies and improvements.
• Ability to build and maintain strong relationships with individuals at all levels of the organization.
• Strong experience with the effective use of financial reporting systems and tools. Experience with SAP preferred.
• Ability to operate in an environment experiencing rapid change, and work under pressure to meet demanding response times, while paying strict attention to detail.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office tools including Excel, PowerPoint, and Word; Experience with Power BI, and/or Tableau will be an asset.
• Experience with working at a Financial Institution especially in the Asset Management space will be a valuable asset.