Intermediate Financial Analyst (FA II)

BGIS; Markham; Hybrid; CAD 63,000 - 79,000; Full time

Job summary

BGIS is seeking a Financial Analyst II to provide transactional and full-cycle accounting support. The role involves preparing forecasts, analyzing financial data, and assisting with audits to ensure GAAP compliance.

You will interact with internal teams and contribute to process improvements. The position requires college graduation or professional certification and 3–5 years of relevant experience, with proficiency in accounting systems and MS Office.

Qualifications

• College/University graduation or professional certification (e.g., CPA, CMA, CGA or equivalent)
• 3–5 years of work-related experience
• Ability to identify and recommend process improvement opportunities at an account level following GAAP procedures
• Ability to communicate basic accounting principles to support procedures and to explain financial results within the team and to internal customers
• Intermediate level knowledge of current accounting systems and MS Office suite of software
• Registered in an Accounting designation program (CGA, CMA)

Responsibilities

• Intermediate transactional support for a process within an accounting cycle
• Complete and resolve assigned intermediate account reconciliations independently
• Identify complex issues and resolve basic transactional accounting discrepancies
• Understand GAAP requirements relevant to the financial cycle or portfolio supported
• Maintain accurate and complete records for audits
• Gathers audit support data upon request
• Work with IT and operational teams on intermediate system setups

Skills

GAAP knowledge

Communication

Financial analysis

MS Office

Data interpretation

Education

College/University graduation or professional certification (CPA/CMA/CGA)

Tools

MS Office

Accounting software

Job description

The Financial Analyst II provides complex transactional support for a process within an accounting cycle and/or full cycle accounting support. Understands the impact of transactions on financial results and can be proactive to recommend necessary actions and can communicate with concerned parties about transactions, processes and analysis. Provides analysis for areas such as planning, forecasting, reporting and audit and process improvements

KEY DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

Accounting

• Intermediate transactional support for a process within an accounting cycle
• Ability to complete and resolve assigned intermediate account reconciliations independently.
• Identifies complex issues and resolves basic transactional accounting discrepancies..

Accounting Policy

• Understand GAAP requirements relevant to the financial cycle or portfolio supported

Audit Support and Controls

• Intermediate understanding of internal/client control requirements
  • Maintains accurate and complete records for audits
  • Gathers audit support data upon request
• Intermediate level knowledge of current accounting systems and MS Office suite of software
  • Basic understanding and ability to document the transactional and financial data flows between relevant financial systems
  • Able to work with IT and operational teams on intermediate system setups

Planning/Forecasting

• Prepares standard forecasts (internal and external) with the appropriate back-up (including assumptions and calculations)
  • Responsible for partnering with internal concerned parties in preparation of standard forecasts

Analysis

• Prepares in-depth financial analysis (recurring and ad-hoc) and makes recommendations to Internal Concerned parties

Reporting

• Preparation of internal reports
  • Provide input and support for external reports
  • Prepares basic business cases and provides input to intermediate business cases.

Scope/Complexity

• Single, high volume or multiple, low volume portfolios
  • With some complex transactions

Interaction with concerned parties

• Some concerned parties interaction with transactional level data and for the purpose of concerned parties reporting
  • Generate transactional data and ad-hoc analysis to support operational decision making, with recommendations
• Basic understanding of financial obligations of portfolio
  • Ensures delivery of contract/portfolio deliverables of a financial nature in a timely and efficient manner, in areas of less complexity
  • Supports the monitoring of performance and assists in action plans
  • Seeks guidance on contract/portfolio financial terms and conditions for assigned accounts

Process Adherence / Implementation

• Understand intermediate business processes and ensures compliance and ensures appropriate documentation
  • Can identify and elevate gaps.

Problem Solving

• Identification of basic issues or discrepancies

Technical and Business Knowledge

• Has gleaned a basic understanding of the industry and business which they support.
  • Has established professional working relationships with operational counterparts in support of transactional processes.

KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS

• Ability to identify complex and resolve basic transactional accounting discrepancies
  • College/University graduation or professional certification (e.g., CPA, CMA, CGA or equivalent courses)
  • Minimum of 3-5 years of work-related experience
  • Ability to identify and recommend process improvement opportunities at an account level following GAAP procedures.
  • Ability to communicate basic accounting principles to support procedures and to explain financial results within the team and to internal customers.
  • Ability to prepare memos, provide variance explanations and input to process documentations, and write summaries of findings and recommendations.
  • Intermediate level knowledge of current accounting systems and MS Office suite of software

Licenses and/or Professional Accreditation

• Registered in an Accounting designation program (CGA, CMA)

This is a regular, full-time position with a salary range of $63,397 - $79,246 per annum. The starting salary will be based on the successful candidate’s competencies, including but not limited to experience, education, professional designations and performance related to this role.

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About Us

We value transparency in our hiring processes. Please note, artificial intelligence may be used in certain stages to screen, assess, or select applicants, however, a human reviewer makes all final decisions. This posting is for a future vacancy.

About the Team

BGIS is a global leader in integrated facility management services. With a combined team of over 10,000 globally, BGIS relentlessly focuses on delivering innovative service solutions that create value for its clients. Globally, BGIS manages over 50,000 facilities totaling more than 600 million square feet across several markets including government, higher education, utilities, telecommunications, financial services, oil & gas, healthcare and cloud enterprise. In addition to managing a diverse portfolio of corporate offices, retail, colleges, hospitals and industrial assets, BGIS is a world leader in the management of data centers and other critical environments. At BGIS we believe that diversity and inclusion is a key business driver, such that we never lose sight of its importance as it is woven into the fabric if our organization. We are committed to maintaining a barrier-free recruitment process by providing equal employment opportunities through recruiting and retention of individuals of all backgrounds. We recognize that promoting diversity is an essential component of our continuing pursuit for organizational success! BGIS is an equal opportunity employer, and we welcome you to apply for a position with us! If you require accommodation during the recruitment process, please contact us at [e-mail]. Upon request for accommodation, we will consult with the applicant in question and provide, or arrange for the provision of, a suitable accommodation in a manner that takes into account the applicant's accessibility needs due to disability.