Financial Reporting Analyst

Safe Software; Surrey; Hybrid; CAD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Join an innovative firm as a Financial Reporting Analyst, where you will play a pivotal role in shaping financial strategies and ensuring compliance with international standards. This hybrid position allows you to work closely with the CFO and cross-functional teams, providing valuable insights and contributing to decision-making processes. With a focus on meaningful work, this role offers a supportive environment that encourages growth and learning. Enjoy flexible hours, a strong work-life balance, and a commitment to social responsibility. Make a significant impact in a dynamic team dedicated to excellence and community engagement.

Benefits

Flexible Working Hours

Health & Wellness Benefits

Learning & Career Development Budget

Parental Leave Top-Up Program

Profit Sharing

Complimentary Parking

Paid Volunteer Time Off

3 Weeks of Vacation

Seasonal Days Off

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance is required.
• CPA designation is mandatory for this role.
• Experience in financial reporting or analysis is essential.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and analyze financial statements in accordance with IFRS.
• Manage year-end audits and communicate with auditors.
• Provide insights and recommendations based on financial data.

Skills

Financial Reporting

Tax Compliance

Analytical Skills

Communication Skills

Problem Solving

Decision-Making

Organizational Skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting

Canadian Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA)

Tools

Financial Information Systems

Integrated Software Systems

Job description

British Columbia
Safe Software Head Office
9639 137A Street
Suite 1200
Surrey, BC V3T0M1, CAN

British Columbia
Safe Software Head Office
9639 137A Street
Suite 1200
Surrey, BC V3T0M1, CAN

• Location:This is a hybrid role based out of our head office in Surrey, BC.
• Please note that employment is contingent upon the successful completion of reference checks and background checks, including a Canadian criminal background check.

Application Instructions:

• Please upload your application files in PDF format only.

The Financial Reporting Analyst is responsible for preparing external financial statements in accordance with International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS), preparing, analyzing and managing the integrity of the financial information. Further, the role will manage financial and operational process flows and internal control processes in order to provide accurate, insightful and reliable information upon which management can make actionable operational and financial decisions. These responsibilities also extend to a group of related companies and international subsidiaries. Occasionally, this position will support the Controller, gaining exposure to day-to-day financial operations and leadership responsibilities with the accounting team.

About The Team

The Finance team at Safe Software plays a critical role in driving the company’s financial health and strategic growth. Led by the CFO, this team is involved in financial reporting and analysis, financial audits, internal control and process flows, in order to provide accurate and timely information to support key insights for business decision-making and long-term scalability. As a Financial Reporting Analyst, you will work cross-functionally with department heads across Sales, Customer Success, Marketing, Information Services, Human Resources and Facilities.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Reporting directly to the CFO with functional responsibilities to the Controller.
• Prepare and analyze financial information for internal and external stakeholders, including, but not limited to, senior management, board directors and shareholders.
• Prepare financial statements in accordance with IFRS
• Responsible for communication with auditors throughout the year, management of the year-end audit and preparation of year-end financial information for auditors.
• Ensure compliance with IFRS, provincial, national and international tax authorities and legal legislation.
• Provide insight, and recommendations based upon preparation and analysis of financial information.
• Support the Controller, and as necessary, assume the duties and responsibilities of the Controller,, with duties including, but not limited to, leading the accounting and sales order teams, day-to-day operational matters, assumption of monthly and quarterly regulatory filing requirements, banking duties and maintenance of integrated software systems impacting the financial information.
• Conduct detailed financial analysis to identify trends, forecast future performance, and provide recommendations based on financial data.
• Develop and maintain financial models to support decision-making.
• Analyze results and provide key insights, while incorporating a baseline knowledge of corporate income tax.
• Monitor and analyze industry trends and economic environment to assess impacts on business performance.
• Analyze financial information for current and future reporting needs.
• Expectation is that most of the duties and responsibilities will be completed during regular office hours, but there may be occasions requiring flexible hours during reporting periods or when managing tight deadlines.
• Collaborate with team members across functional areas outside of the finance team to manage data process flows and to maintain or enhance the integrity of the financial information flows into the financial information system.

Qualifications, Skills, and Competencies

Safers come from a variety of backgrounds with diverse skills and knowledge. That being said, those who are most successful in this role have experience with the following:

Required skills:

• A Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance or Business Administration.
• Canadian Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA) designation is required.

Experience:

• Articled in a public accounting firm for a minimum of thirty months with audit experience.
• Successfully completed CPA designation with a public accounting firm.
• Strong knowledge and experience applying IFRS.
• A minimum of 1-3 years of experience in a financial reporting or financial analyst role is desired.
• Strong knowledge in financial and internal controls.
• Exposure to and basic understanding of Canadian corporate income tax and application.
• International tax exposure is desired but not essential.

Skills:

• Advanced skills in financial reporting, tax compliance and analysis.
• Proficiency with financial information systems and integrated software systems.
• Excellent analytical, problem solving,decision-making and communication skills.
• Ability to prepare financial consolidations.
• Present complex financial information in a clear, concise manner.
• Analyze and recommend accounting and tax strategies based upon actionable insights.
• Take ownership and accountability for completion of projects or assignments.
• Maintain professionalism, objectivity, confidentiality and diplomacy.
• A self-starter, exhibiting personal initiative and positive attitude.
• Can work independently or as part of a team.
• Strong organizational skills to handle competing priorities and deadlines

What You Can Expect

When you choose a career with Safe Software, you’re also choosing…

• Meaningful Work: Make a profound impact across our business, workplace and data integration product.
• A Supportive Environment: Feel empowered to share your ideas and implement them with high autonomy and team support.
• Social Responsibility: Become part of a team that finds meaningful ways to give back . Take paid time off to volunteer for one of our Safe-organized opportunities that align with our core community initiatives.
• Learning & Career Development: We believe in your continuous learning and growth. Take advantage of an annual learning budget and training programs paid for by Safe.
• Flexible Working Hours: Flexible and remote-friendly work arrangements to fit your lifestyle. Work when you want, and how you want to.
• Work-Life Balance: There's no place for burnout at Safe. Maintain a healthy balance of your personal and work life without splitting yourself in two. Enjoy 3 weeks of vacation to recharge, plus an additional paid 6 seasonal days off per year.
• Health & Wellness: Extended health, dental, health or lifestyle spending, and counseling benefits from day 1. That’s right, no waiting period.
• Family is important: We are dedicated to supporting our employees through parenthood and offer a Parental Leave Top-Up Program for new parents through childbirth or adoption.
• Shared Success: Share in Safe’s success with our bi-annual profit sharing and RRSP/TFSA matching program.
• An Accessible Commute: Regardless of your commute method, we’re located close to public transit, and provide complimentary parking and bike storage for our team!

About Safe Software

Safe Software transforms organizations with FME, the only All-Data Any-AI Enterprise Integration Platform connecting all your data, anywhere, at any velocity. With over 30 years of expertise and 25,000+ enterprise customers across 125+ countries, we simplify your data journey, wherever it leads.

Founded in 1993, Safe is headquartered in Surrey, BC with over 200 team members and counting. We’re always looking for talented individuals with diverse backgrounds who are determined to learn and grow. Are you ready to join the team?

Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

Safe Software is an equal opportunity employer and we truly believe that innovation and strength begin with diversity and inclusion. We welcome all candidates regardless of race, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, ability, disability, national or ethnic origin, political belief, religion, or family status. Should you require accommodations during the recruitment process, please contact [e-mail] .