Senior Financial Analyst

Vaco by Highspring; Toronto; Hybrid; CAD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Vaco by Highspring is seeking a skilled Financial Reporting professional for a 6-month contract in Ontario. The role covers month-end close, reconciliations, financial statements, and regulatory reporting, with IFRS/US GAAP experience.

Mostly remote with occasional visits to Ontario offices; candidate must reside in Ontario. Responsibilities include journal entries, close processes, audits support, budgeting assistance, and analysis for management reports.

Qualifications

• Accounting designation; final enrollment considered.
• 5+ years in accounting, financial reporting, and/or audit.
• Strong IFRS and/or US GAAP knowledge.
• Experience in Insurance or Financial Services sector.
• Experience supporting external audits and regulatory reporting.
• Advanced Excel skills; ability to work with large data sets.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and post journal entries with appropriate supporting documentation.
• Perform month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close activities.
• Prepare financial statements, supporting schedules, and management reports.
• Analyze financial results and explain key variances and trends.
• Maintain accurate general ledger accounts and reconciliations.
• Assist with budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis.
• Support internal and external audits by preparing working papers and responding to inquiries.
• Assist in regulatory, tax, and compliance reporting requirements.

Skills

Advanced Excel

Variance analysis

Financial reporting

Audit support

Education

Accounting designation

Tools

ERP systems

Job description

SETUP: Mostly remote, but must reside in Ontario, as occasional office visits may be required.

CONTRACT: 6 months, chance to extend

START DATE: ASAP

About the Opportunity

Financial Reporting & Month-End Close:

• Prepare and post journal entries with appropriate supporting documentation.
• Perform month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close activities.
• Prepare financial statements, supporting schedules, and management reports.
• Analyze financial results and explain key variances and trends.
• Maintain accurate general ledger accounts and reconciliations.

Reconciliations & Financial Analysis

• Prepare and review balance sheet reconciliations and investigate discrepancies.
• Support cash, investment, and transaction reporting activities.
• Ensure the accuracy and completeness of financial data.
• Assist with budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis.

Audit, Compliance & Regulatory Reporting

• Support internal and external audits by preparing working papers and responding to inquiries.
• Assist in the preparation of audited financial statements and disclosures.
• Support regulatory, tax, and compliance reporting requirements.
• Maintain well-organized and audit-ready documentation.

Reporting & Business Support

• Respond to finance and business stakeholder inquiries.
• Provide insights to support business decision-making.

About You

• Accounting designation; (candidates in the final stages of enrollment will also be considered).
• 5+ years of progressive accounting, financial reporting, and/or audit experience.
• Strong knowledge of IFRS and/or US GAAP.
• Experience in the Insurance or Financial Services sector
• Experience supporting external audits and regulatory reporting.
• Advanced Excel skills and ability to work with large data sets.