Senior Financial Analyst

Kassen Recruitment; Calgary; Remote; CAD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-established mining company is seeking a Senior Financial Analyst to enhance its finance team. This role involves responsibilities in financial reporting, internal controls, and strategic analysis, ideal for a CPA or CPA-track professional seeking autonomy and career advancement in a remote-first environment.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in financial analysis or accounting, preferably in mining.
• Expertise in general ledger oversight and financial reporting frameworks.
• Familiarity with payroll and audit processes.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and analyze monthly, quarterly, and year-end financial reports.
• Manage payroll processes and ensure compliance with legislation.
• Support audit remediation efforts and improve internal controls.

Skills

Financial Reporting

Analysis

Internal Controls

Advanced Excel

Communication

Education

CPA designation or CPA (CFE) candidate

Job description

A well-established mining company is seeking a Senior Financial Analyst to join its growing finance team. This is an ideal opportunity for a CPA or CPA-track professional with a strong understanding of financial reporting, internal controls, and back-end operations in the mining sector. The successful candidate will play a critical role in improving audit readiness, driving operational efficiencies, and ensuring financial data integrity.

What You’ll Do

Financial Reporting & Controls

• Prepare and analyze monthly, quarterly, and year-end financial reports in compliance with accounting standards
• Manage payroll processes and ensure adherence to relevant legislation and internal policies
• Maintain and reconcile the general ledger, acting as Controller over financial data accuracy
• Strengthen internal controls and implement process improvements to mitigate risk
• Support audit remediation efforts by addressing findings and implementing corrective actions

Analysis & Strategic Support

• Perform detailed financial analysis to support business planning and strategic initiatives
• Lead or support ad hoc financial projects and reporting requests
• Evaluate and enhance back-end finance processes to increase efficiency and effectiveness

What You Bring

• CPA designation or CPA (CFE) candidate near completion
• 2+ years of experience in financial analysis or senior-level accounting, preferably in the mining or natural resources sector
• Expertise in financial reporting, general ledger oversight, and internal control frameworks
• Familiarity with payroll oversight and audit processes
• Advanced Excel skills and proficiency with financial systems
• Strong analytical and communication skills
• Comfortable working independently in a fully remote setting

Why This Role

You’ll be joining a collaborative finance team at a critical stage of operational growth. This role offers the chance to own core accounting processes, contribute to audit readiness, and make a direct impact in a resource-driven industry. Ideal for those seeking autonomy, responsibility, and career progression in a remote-first environment.