Senior Financial Analyst - 12 month contract

Vaco by Highspring; Toronto; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Vaco in Toronto is seeking a Senior Financial Analyst to support IFRS reporting, technical accounting, and business decision-making. You will partner with cross-functional teams and lead components of month-end and year-end close.

The role requires strong IFRS expertise, experience with acquisitions, and excellence in Excel and ERP/BI tools. CPA/CA is preferred, and the contract offers potential for permanent conversion.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting/finance or related field.
• CPA/CA or equivalent designation preferred.
• 5–8+ years of progressive accounting/finance experience, ideally in multinational environments.
• Strong technical knowledge of IFRS reporting.
• Experience in acquisition accounting, due diligence, and PPA processes.

Responsibilities

• Lead the interpretation and application of IFRS, including contract reviews, revenue recognition assessments, and preparation of technical memos.
• Manage IFRS lease accounting, including identification, classification, measurement, and modification of lease agreements.
• Support acquisition accounting under IFRS, including PPA, valuation of acquired assets and liabilities, and post-acquisition adjustments.
• Prepare and review complex journal entries, reconciliations, and analysis related to revenue, leases, and acquisitions.
• Assist in preparing consolidated financial statements and disclosures related to IFRS 15, IFRS 16, and business combinations.
• Maintain strong internal controls and ensure compliance with IFRS and corporate policies.
• Provide analytical support for revenue forecasting, lease cost projections, and acquisition performance tracking.
• Analyze financial trends, KPIs, and variance drivers to support strategic planning and management reporting.
• Prepare presentations and financial insights for senior leadership.

Skills

Strong IFRS knowledge

Analytical thinking

Cross-functional collaboration

Attention to detail

Communication of insights

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting/Finance

CPA/CA or equivalent designation

Tools

SAP

Oracle

NetSuite

Power BI

Job description

This is a 12 month contract role with permanent potential

Role:

The Senior Financial Analyst will play a key role in supporting the company’s financial reporting, technical accounting, and business decision-making processes. This role requires deep expertise in IFRS. The ideal candidate will partner with cross-functional teams, provide technical guidance on complex accounting matters, lead components of the month-end and year-end close, and support the integration of acquired entities.

About the Opportunity

Technical Accounting & Financial Reporting

• Lead the interpretation and application of IFRS, including contract reviews, revenue recognition assessments, and preparation of technical memos.
• Manage the company’s IFRS lease accounting, including identification, classification, measurement, and modification of lease agreements.
• Support acquisition accounting under IFRS, including purchase price allocations (PPA), valuation of acquired assets and liabilities, and post-acquisition adjustments.
• Prepare and review complex journal entries, reconciliations, and analysis related to revenue, leases, and acquisitions.
• Assist in preparing consolidated financial statements and disclosures related to IFRS 15, IFRS 16, and business combinations.
• Maintain strong internal controls and ensure compliance with IFRS and corporate policies.
• Provide analytical support for revenue forecasting, lease cost projections, and acquisition performance tracking.
• Analyze financial trends, key performance indicators (KPIs), and variance drivers to support strategic planning and management reporting.
• Prepare presentations and financial insights for senior leadership.

About You

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field; CPA/CA or equivalent designation preferred.
• 5–8+ years of progressive accounting/finance experience, ideally with exposure to multinational environments.
• Strong technical knowledge of IFRS reporting.
• Experience in acquisition accounting, due diligence, and PPA processes.
• Advanced Excel skills; experience with ERP and financial reporting tools (e.g., SAP, Oracle, NetSuite, Power BI) is an asset.
• Proven ability to analyze complex financial data and communicate insights effectively.
• Strong attention to detail, organizational skills, and the ability to work under tight deadlines.