Senior Financial Analyst (Corporate Accounting)

Beanfield; Toronto; On-site; CAD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology firm in Toronto is seeking a detail-oriented Senior Financial Analyst to enhance month-end closing, improve accounting processes, and provide financial insights. The ideal candidate will hold a CPA designation and possess strong knowledge of US GAAP and IFRS, alongside significant experience in a dynamic environment. This role requires collaboration with cross-functional teams and presents opportunities to lead multiple projects. Compliance with Canadian work eligibility is required.

Qualifications

• 3–4 years of progressive accounting experience, focusing on month-end close, technical accounting, and financial reporting.
• Experience with ERP systems and advanced data analysis tools.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Enhance month-end closing and improve accounting processes.
• Lead insightful analysis on financial results.
• Implement effective internal control procedures.

Skills

Detail-oriented

Strong understanding of US GAAP and IFRS

Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel

Strong communication skills

Ability to lead multiple complex projects

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field

CPA designation

Tools

SAP

Power BI

SQL

Job description

Overview

Senior Financial Analyst (Corporate Accounting) at Beanfield

Beanfield is building fast and reliable fibre internet, with a focus on Canadian-based employees, investments, and operations across Toronto, Montreal, and Vancouver.

Position Summary : Are you a detail-oriented accounting professional with a strong understanding of US GAAP and IFRS? Do you thrive in fast-paced environments where you can streamline processes, strengthen internal controls, and provide meaningful financial insights to drive decision-making? If so, we invite you to apply for our Senior Financial Analyst role.

As a Senior Financial Analyst, you will play a critical role in month-end close, financial reporting, and system implementation, while supporting audits, compliance, and strategic initiatives. You will collaborate cross-functionally, act as a subject matter expert on accounting processes, and help drive efficiencies across the organization.

What you'll be doing

• Enhance Month-End Closing and Improve Accounting Processes
• Prepare balance sheet account reconciliations, including cash, accounts receivable, related parties, accounts payable, prepaid expenses, inventory, capital assets & right-of-use assets, accrued liabilities, deferred revenue, long-term debt & lease obligations, and capital stock.
• Perform reconciliations between BOSS and revenue recognized after each billing cycle; identify and include any manual invoicing not captured in billing upload files to ensure completeness and accuracy; ensure monthly reconciliations between billing and recognized revenue are complete.
• Prepare and review capital asset schedules to ensure completeness and compliance with US GAAP.
• Prepare and review lease schedules (Automobiles, POP, NPOPs, etc.) to ensure completeness and compliance with US GAAP lease standards.
• Draft and maintain accounting memos on a regular basis to ensure accounting aligns with US GAAP.
• Review changes to US GAAP pronouncements regularly to determine impact on the company and update accounting memos as needed.

Financial Reporting

• Lead insightful analysis and commentary on financial results; present findings, key trends, and variances to senior leadership; identify and update any changes to monthly results as necessary.
• Collaborate with the FP&A team and business units to provide financial insight in developing and managing financial forecasts, budgets, and key performance indicators (KPIs) to drive strategic decision-making.

Internal Controls and System Implementation

• Serve as a key resource for implementing effective internal control procedures to safeguard assets, ensure regulatory compliance, and improve efficiency.
• Design and implement internal controls over revenue recognition for high-volume, subscription-based revenue streams to ensure completeness, existence, and accuracy.
• Lead the design, development, and implementation of accounting processes and procedures to streamline and improve month-end close; continuously identify opportunities for operational efficiencies and improved data capture for better financial analysis.
• Act as subject matter expert and project lead for ERP (SAP) implementation and optimization, including additional modules to enhance efficiency.

Tax, Audit, and Compliance

• Compile and prepare consolidated financial statements, including notes, ensuring compliance with US GAAP for year-end reporting.
• Prepare supporting schedules for the annual audit; respond to auditor inquiries and data requests.
• Lead preparation of quarterly consolidated balance sheet, income statement, statement of cash flows, and statement of retained earnings for board reporting.
• Prepare and file compliance documents with Canadian regulatory and government bodies (e.g., CRTC, CFA, CRA).
• File sales tax returns (HST, QST, PST).
• Prepare schedules to support tax audits (sales or income) and respond to auditor requests as required.

Ad Hoc Requests

• Proactively identify opportunities for financial improvement and lead ad hoc financial analyses to support strategic initiatives.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to gather data and provide insights.
• Mentor and guide junior team members on technical accounting and financial analysis best practices.
• Handle other ad hoc requests as necessary.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field; CPA designation required.
• 3–4 years of progressive accounting experience, focusing on month-end close, technical accounting, and financial reporting.
• Strong knowledge of accounting principles and regulations, with emphasis on IFRS and / or US GAAP.
• Experience with ERP systems (SAP, Oracle, NetSuite preferred).
• Advanced proficiency in data analysis tools (Microsoft Excel—pivot tables, complex formulas), SQL, and BI tools (Power BI, Tableau).
• Experience using AI tools.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with ability to interact effectively across all organizational levels.
• Proven ability to lead multiple complex projects and initiatives in a dynamic environment.
• High attention to detail and accuracy in financial reporting.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Exceptional presentation skills; able to explain complex financial information clearly to non-finance stakeholders and executives.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team environment.

Equal Opportunity

Beanfield is proud to be an equal-opportunity employer. We are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace where all qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or any other protected status. Beanfield is dedicated to providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in all aspects of employment, as well as in our services, programs, and activities. If you require accommodation during the application or interview process, please contact [e-mail].

Please note that candidates must be legally eligible to work in Canada at this time. Beanfield cannot sponsor employment visas. All recruitment communications will originate from email addresses ending in @beanfield.com. Be cautious of phishing attempts.