Financial Analyst (North York)

Finlink Group; Vaughan; On-site; CAD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Finlink Group in North York, ON, is seeking a Financial Analyst to join a growing finance team in an intermediate-level role. You will own accounting duties, financial reporting, and analytical support while collaborating with cross-functional teams.

The role emphasizes accuracy, ownership, and balance between independent focus and team collaboration, with opportunities for professional growth in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related discipline.
• 3–5 years of relevant experience in financial analysis or accounting.
• Advanced Excel skills including VLOOKUPs and pivot tables.
• Strong understanding of the full accounting cycle and GL processes.
• Excellent attention to detail, judgment, and problem-solving abilities.
• Able to prioritize deadlines and manage multiple responsibilities.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and post monthly journal entries, accruals, and adjustments to support accurate financial reporting.
• Review and process journal entries from various finance functions, ensuring alignment with the general ledger.
• Manage prepaid expense transactions and timely journal entries.
• Support the month-end and year-end closing processes and deadlines.
• Conduct variance analysis on key financial accounts and explain fluctuations.
• Prepare and review budget-related information for utilities and building operations.
• Complete monthly balance sheet reconciliations and resolve discrepancies.
• Assist in the preparation and distribution of monthly financial statements and supporting analyses.
• Collaborate across finance to maintain consistent accounting processes.

Skills

Attention to detail

Analytical thinking

Communication

Collaboration

Time management

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance

Tools

Excel

VLOOKUP

Pivot tables

Job description

FINANCIAL ANALYST

LOCATION: North York, ON (On-site)

Are you a detail-oriented finance professional who enjoys working with financial data, uncovering insights, and ensuring accurate reporting? We are seeking a Financial Analyst to join a growing finance team in an intermediate-level role that offers the opportunity to strengthen your accounting expertise, contribute to key financial processes, and build a foundation for long-term career growth.

This opportunity is well suited to someone who takes ownership of their work, values accuracy, and enjoys a balance of independent focus and meaningful team collaboration.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare and post monthly journal entries, accruals, and accounting adjustments to support accurate financial reporting.
• Review and process journal entries from various finance functions, ensuring alignment with the general ledger and a clear understanding of how transactions impact interconnected accounting areas.
• Manage prepaid expense transactions, maintaining accurate records and ensuring timely journal entries.
• Support the month-end and year-end closing processes, helping ensure financial information is complete, accurate, and delivered within established deadlines.
• Conduct reasonableness checks and variance analysis on key financial accounts, including revenue and general expenses, to identify discrepancies and explain significant fluctuations.
• Prepare and review budget-related information for utilities, building operations, and associated expenses.
• Complete monthly balance sheet reconciliations, investigate discrepancies, and collaborate with relevant team members to resolve outstanding items.
• Assist in the preparation and distribution of monthly financial statements and supporting financial analysis reports.
• Work closely with colleagues across finance to maintain effective accounting processes and ensure consistency in financial reporting.

Qualifications & Experience

• Education: Bachelor's degree or university degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related discipline.
• Professional Experience: 3–5 years of relevant experience in financial analysis, accounting, or a similar finance role.
• Technical Proficiency: Advanced Excel skills, including VLOOKUPs, pivot tables, and the ability to analyze and interpret financial data.
• Accounting Knowledge: Strong understanding of the full accounting cycle, general ledger processes, and the relationships between different finance functions.
• Analytical Skills: Excellent attention to detail, sound judgment, and strong problem-solving abilities, with the capacity to identify discrepancies and develop practical solutions.
• Organization & Time Management: Proven ability to prioritize competing deadlines, manage multiple responsibilities, and maintain accuracy during reporting periods.
• Communication Skills: Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to present financial information and insights clearly and concisely.
• Collaboration: Effective interpersonal skills and the ability to work professionally with colleagues and stakeholders across different levels of the organization.
• Working Style: Comfortable working independently and maintaining focus during busy reporting cycles, while also contributing actively to team discussions, knowledge sharing, and collaborative problem-solving.

Why Consider This Opportunity?

This role offers the chance to deepen your financial reporting and accounting expertise within a supportive, steadily paced environment that values both independent work and purposeful collaboration.

You will have the opportunity to develop a broader understanding of how different finance functions connect, take ownership of core accounting responsibilities, and contribute to the continued development of a growing team. With room for professional development and long-term advancement, this position provides a meaningful next step for a finance professional looking to expand their capabilities and take on greater responsibility over time.

If you are ready to build on your accounting and financial analysis experience while making a meaningful contribution to a collaborative finance team, we encourage you to apply!