Senior Analyst, Corporate

Kassen Recruitment; Edmonton; On-site; CAD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Kassen Recruitment is seeking a Senior Analyst, Corporate Accounting to join its finance team on a contract opportunity in Edmonton. The role focuses on complex financial analysis, accounting operations, and enhancing internal controls within a multi‑unit organization.

You will support monthly and quarterly reporting, budgeting, and financing related activities, while collaborating across departments to improve processes and ensure compliance with IFRS and organizational policies.

Qualifications

• IFRS knowledge with strong financial reporting background.
• Proven financial analysis experience with accuracy.
• Detail oriented with high accuracy and reliability.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to drive improvements and manage priorities.

Responsibilities

• Manage monthly accounting entries, accruals, adjustments, and internal invoicing.
• Support treasury‑related accounting and financing transactions.
• Prepare month‑end and quarter‑end financial reports and comparisons.
• Monitor reconciliations, investigate variances, and resolve discrepancies.
• Assist budgeting and forecasting for corporate expenses and financing costs.
• Provide guidance to internal departments and stakeholders.
• Contribute to regulatory reporting and system enhancement projects.
• Refine accounting processes to improve efficiency and controls.
• Identify opportunities to streamline operations and improve reporting quality.
• Communicate findings and recommendations to senior leadership.

Skills

IFRS knowledge

Financial analysis

Attention to detail

Communication

Problem solving

Cross-functional collaboration

Process improvement

Prioritization

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance

CPA designation or equivalent

Tools

Excel

ERP systems

Reporting tools

Job description

An organization with a multifaceted finance function is seeking a Senior Analyst, Corporate Accounting to join its finance team on a contract opportunity. This opportunity is ideal for an experienced accounting professional who enjoys complex financial analysis, cross-functional collaboration, and improving financial processes.

Reporting within the corporate finance function, you will support financial reporting, accounting operations, and financing‑related activities across multiple internal business units. You will play an important role in maintaining accurate financial records, strengthening internal controls, and ensuring compliance with accounting standards and organizational policies.

What You’ll Do

• Manage and review monthly accounting entries, accruals, adjustments, and internal invoicing to ensure accuracy and timely completion.
• Support treasury‑related accounting activities and maintain accurate records of corporate financing transactions.
• Prepare and analyze financial reports, including month‑end and quarter‑end results, annual comparisons, and financing‑related reporting.
• Monitor account reconciliations, investigate variances, and resolve discrepancies to maintain the integrity of financial information.
• Assist with annual budgeting and forecasting activities related to corporate expenses and financing costs.
• Provide accounting guidance and financial support to internal departments and business stakeholders.
• Contribute to special projects involving regulatory reporting, organizational changes, financial system enhancements, and reporting improvements.
• Develop and refine accounting processes to improve efficiency, strengthen controls, and support compliance with applicable standards and policies.
• Identify opportunities to streamline financial operations, mitigate risk, and improve reporting quality.
• Communicate financial findings and recommendations to senior leadership and relevant stakeholders.

What You Bring

• A university degree in business, accounting, finance, or a related discipline.
• A recognized professional accounting designation, such as CPA, or equivalent professional qualification.
• Approximately 4-6 years of progressive accounting experience.
• Strong knowledge of financial reporting principles and International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS).
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills and experience preparing financial analyses and management reports.
• Experience working with enterprise financial systems and reporting tools.
• Understanding of internal controls, financial policies, and compliance requirements.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving abilities, with excellent attention to detail.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to present financial information to different audiences.
• A proactive approach to identifying process improvements and implementing practical solutions.
• The ability to manage competing priorities while maintaining accuracy, accountability, and strong working relationships.

Why Join?

This is an opportunity to contribute to a collaborative finance team within a complex organization while expanding your expertise in corporate accounting and financial reporting. You'll gain exposure to senior leadership, participate in meaningful business initiatives, and help improve the processes that support sound financial decision‑making.