Financial Reporting Analyst

Canlin Energy Corporation; Calgary; Hybrid; CAD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Canlin Energy Corporation is seeking a Financial Reporting Analyst in Calgary. This full-time role operates from the downtown office with the option to work from home up to one day per week.

You will support internal and external financial reporting, month-end closes, regulatory filings, and budgeting activities. The successful candidate will possess 2–5 years of experience in financial reporting, IFRS knowledge, and strong Excel skills, with CPA or PEP enrollment preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Commerce or related field.
• CPA designation or active enrollment in CPA PEP with near-term completion.
• 2–5 years of progressive experience in financial reporting or corporate accounting.
• Strong understanding of IFRS and experience preparing or auditing financial statements.
• Understanding of oil and gas accounting principles.
• Public accounting experience is an asset.
• Proficiency in Excel with advanced formulas and financial modeling.
• Experience with IFS Qbyte FM, Quorum Execute, Tableau or similar tools.

Responsibilities

• Prepare journal entries, maintain reconciliations, and supporting schedules.
• Oversee G&A accounting and present the monthly G&A integrity report; lead budgeting.
• Prepare regulatory reporting for Statistics Canada, BCER, and AER quarterly/annually.
• Support month-end and year-end close in IFS Qbyte FM.
• Support acquisitions/dispositions, data room prep, and related entries.
• Respond to external audit requests and inquiries.
• Assist with year-end activities including leases, ARO, ECL, and share valuation.
• Assist with consolidated financial statements and IFRS disclosures.
• Cash reconciliations and variance investigations; support process improvements.
• Participate in budgeting, forecasting, and strategic finance initiatives.
• Support system enhancements and automation projects; assist with ad hoc initiatives.

Skills

Excel advanced formulas

Analytical skills

Stakeholder management

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Commerce

CPA designation or PEP enrollment

Tools

IFS Qbyte FM

Quorum Execute

Tableau

Job description

Reporting to the Manager, Financial Reporting & Operations Finance, the Financial Reporting Analyst will play a key role in the Company's financial reporting and accounting functions. This position provides broad exposure to internal and external financial reporting, full-cycle monthly accounting, regulatory compliance, technical accounting, budgeting and forecasting, treasury activities, and strategic corporate initiatives. The successful candidate will collaborate with stakeholders across Finance, Operations, Treasury, and external auditors to support accurate and timely reporting in accordance with IFRS and Canadian regulatory requirements.

This is a full-time role (40 hours per week) based out of the downtown Calgary office. This position is eligible to work from home up to one day per week.

The Role:

• Prepare various journal entries, complete account reconciliations, and maintain supporting schedules
• Oversee General and Administrative (G&A) accounting, prepare and present the monthly G&A integrity report to senior finance leadership, and lead and manage the annual G&A budgeting process
• Prepare and submit regulatory reporting requirements for Statistics Canada, BCER, and AER on a quarterly and annual basis
• Support month-end and year-end accounting close processes in IFS Qbyte FM
• Support acquisition and disposition transactions through data room preparation, ISOA/FSOA administration, net book value calculations, and accounting entries
• Respond to annual external audit requests and queries
• Support various year-end activities including updates to leases, asset retirement obligation (ARO), expected credit loss (ECL), common and preferred share valuation, and impairment analysis
• Support the preparation of annual consolidated financial statements and note disclosures in accordance with IFRS
• Assist with daily and monthly cash reconciliations and investigate variances
• Identify and support continuous improvement initiatives to enhance reporting efficiency, accuracy, and internal controls
• Participate in budgeting, forecasting, and strategic finance initiatives as needed
• Support financial system enhancements and process automation projects
• Support special projects and ad hoc finance initiatives as required

The Person:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Commerce, or related field
• CPA designation, or active enrollment in the CPA Professional Education Program (PEP) with expected completion in the nearterm
• 2-5 years of progressive experience in financial reporting, public accounting, or corporate accounting environments
• Strong understanding of IFRS and experience preparing or auditing financial statements is preferred
• Understanding of oil and gas accounting principles is preferred
• Public accounting experience with a national or international accounting firm is an asset
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including advanced formulas and financial modeling
• Experience with IFS Qbyte FM, Quorum Execute, Tableau or similar reporting tools is considered an asset
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills
• High attention to detail and accuracy
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines
• Excellent communication, stakeholder management skills, and ability to communicate effectively and professionally to all levels within the organization
• Strong teamwork and collaboration capabilities
• Adaptability and flexibility to prioritize tasks from various members of the team
• Initiative to identify process improvements and desire to improve quality of deliverables to the business