Senior Financial Accountant

Bluedrop Training & Simulation; Halifax; On-site; CAD 85,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the defense and space manufacturing industry is seeking a Senior Financial Accountant in Halifax. This role includes managing the financial close processes, project accounting, and preparation of government funding claims. The candidate should have a business degree, CPA designation, and strong technical accounting skills, contributing to a dynamic finance team.

Qualifications

• Business degree in finance or accounting with CPA designation required.
• Experience with professional accounting considered an asset.
• Ability to multi-task and problem-solve complex issues.

Responsibilities

• Manage monthly, quarterly, and annual financial close processes.
• Prepare quarterly financial statements in compliance with IFRS.
• Collaborate with management for accurate financial reporting.

Skills

Technical accounting skills

Interpersonal skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Time management

Education

Business degree in finance or accounting

CPA designation

Tools

Advanced Excel techniques

Job description

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The Senior Financial Accountant, under the direction of the Financial Controller, will be responsible for managing the monthly, quarterly, and annual financial close processes. This role will also assist with project accounting related to revenue and contribute to the preparation of government funding program claims.

Responsibilities:

Responsible for completion of month-end financial close process and ensure timely preparation of monthly management reports and dashboard updates.

• · Managing project accounting function. This includes project set up, month end forecasting reviews, cost analysis, preparation of monthly financial reports, etc.
• · Manage the Accounts Receivable function, including invoicing and tracking outstanding payments.
• · Prepare quarterly financial statements and other continuous disclosure reports in compliance with IFRS.
• · Support the year-end audit process for financial statements.
• · Collaborate with operations management to ensure accurate and timely financial information is provided to the management team.
• · Assist in preparing monthly and quarterly reports for Government Funding Programs.
• · Prepare other ad-hoc reports and respond to requests as needed.
• · The company reserves the right to modify duties, responsibilities, and authority as deemed appropriate.

Qualifications:

Business degree in finance or accounting, with a CPA designation. Applicants with other combinations of relevant training and experience will also be considered.

• Experience with professional accounting firm considered an asset
• Strong technical accounting skills and exposure to International Financial Reporting Standards ("IFRS")
• Demonstrate ability to multi-task, analyze and problem solve complex issues.
• Experience in percentage complete revenue recognition an asset.
• Experience with government funding programs such as SR&ED and NRC-IRAP an asset;
• Excellent computer skills with experience of advanced Excel techniques.
• Excellent interpersonal, planning, coordinating, organizing, time management, and oral & written communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and as an active team member.
• Must be able to obtain a Government of Canada security clearance.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Accounting/Auditing and Finance

• Industries

  Defense and Space Manufacturing

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