Senior Financial Accountant

The Cahill Group; Dartmouth; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable construction company in Dartmouth, Nova Scotia, is seeking a Senior Financial Accountant to support financial reporting and collaboration with the Finance team. The ideal candidate will possess a CPA designation and 3+ years of relevant experience. This full-time position offers a competitive compensation package and a flexible work environment, prioritizing employee well-being and development.

Benefits

Flexible Working Arrangements

Competitive Compensation

Health and Dental Benefits

Pension Plans

Professional Development

Qualifications

• 3+ years finance and accounting experience in a multi-company environment.
• Experience with payroll in a unionized environment is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Assist with the preparation of financial statements.
• Participate in budgeting and forecasting.
• Ensure general ledger accounts are reconciled monthly.
• Reconcile intercompany balances.
• Lead and support finance related projects.

Skills

Strong problem solving and analytical skills

Strong interpersonal skills

Effective communication

Strong time management skills

Ability to mentor and coach

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance

CPA designation

Job description

Overview

Atlantica is seeking qualified candidates for a Senior Financial Accountant in Dartmouth, Nova Scotia. As the Senior Financial Accountant is a key member of our Finance team reporting directly to the Director of Finance. In this role, you will provide financial statement preparation, analysis, and financial support to Atlantica and its associated entities.

About Us

Based in Halifax since 1966, Atlantica, a member of the Cahill Group, is one of the largest mechanical and electrical contractors in the Maritimes. Equipped with leading-edge technologies, Atlantica’s highly skilled workforce executes a wide range of mechanical and electrical construction projects from design and fabrication to fire protection and maintenance services throughout a building’s life cycle to provide customized solutions to our clients.

Why should you join Atlantica?

At Atlantica, we value the contributions of our employees’ and offer unique programs to put our people first. By working with Atlantica, you’ll be eligible to receive the following :

• Flexible Working Arrangements : employees can choose to work up to two days per week from home. We also offer a Summer Hours program!
• Competitive Compensation : we pay competitive salaries to ensure our employees are compensated fairly.
• Health and Dental Benefits : we offer a comprehensive co-pay benefits plan to ensure you have the support you need.
• Pension Plans : our employer-matched plan allows employees to secure their future.
• Professional Development : we take pride in offering our employees training and development programs that spark their interest and can advance their careers.

Responsibilities

Reporting to the Director of Finance and working in an exciting and collaborative environment, you will :

• Assist with the preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements and associated workpapers for review and submission to stakeholders.
• Participate in budgeting, forecasting, and related variance analysis with a focus on improving efficiency and performance.
• Ensure general ledger accounts are reconciled monthly including deferred revenue and work-in-progress and that all reconciling items are resolved.
• Reconcile intercompany balances between related parties including divisions, companies, and joint ventures.
• Be responsible for the inventory subledger and facilitate inventory counts and associated correcting entries.
• Act as a liaison between the auditors and Atlantica to address auditor queries in a timely manner.
• Lead and / or support finance related projects with a focus on workflow efficiency and process improvement, ensuring changes align with corporate strategy.
• Promote team development and foster an efficient and collaborative work environment.

Who are we looking for?

Education and Experience :

• A bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance and a CPA designation.
• 3+ years finance and accounting experience in a multi-company environment.
• Experience with payroll in a unionized environment would be an asset
• Equivalent combinations of education and experience will be considered.

About you

• Strong problem solving and analytical skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills and effective communication style
• Ability to present information effectively and be persuasive.
• Demonstrated capabilities to mentor and coach others.
• Strong time management and multi-tasking skills with the ability to meet tight deadlines.
• A positive work ethic with focus on company success and efficiency.

Job Details

• Permanent, full-time
• 37.5 hours per week
• Monday to Friday

The Cahill Group embraces a culture of belonging in the workplace. We believe that a diverse and inclusive culture creates a work environment that is supportive, engaging, challenging, and innovative while enabling our employees to be collaborative, positive, and creative to reach our full potential. The Cahill Group is an equal opportunity organization and welcomes applications from 2SLGBTQ+, Black, Indigenous, and People of Colour (BIPOC), women, newcomers to Canada, and people with disabilities. If you require any accommodation in the recruitment process, please let us know.

Atlantica is an equal-opportunity employer. If you feel as though you are the right fit for this position, please apply in confidence. While we thank all applicants for their interest, only those under consideration will be contacted.