Senior Finance Specialist, Projects

Vaco; Ridgeland (MS); On-site; USD 94,000 - 127,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discretionary bonuses

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

401(k) retirement plan

Job summary

Vaco in Ridgeland, Mississippi is seeking a Senior Finance Specialist for a 12-month contract to support financial close, reporting, budgeting, forecasting, and performance analysis. This role requires CPA consideration and a strong background in accounting and finance.

You will analyze results, prepare management reports, and contribute to regulatory reporting, audits, and process improvements while collaborating with senior leadership and cross-functional teams.

Qualifications

• Degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or related field.
• CPA preferred or required; CFA considered an asset.
• 5+ years of relevant finance or accounting experience.
• Insurance or financial services experience preferred.
• Knowledge of advanced financial reporting standards is an asset.
• Strong Excel, modeling, and analytical skills.
• Experience with financial systems and reporting tools.
• Excellent communication, organization, and stakeholder management skills.

Responsibilities

• Support financial close, reconciliations, and reporting activities.
• Analyze financial results, investigate variances, and prepare management reports.
• Assist with budgeting, forecasting, financial models, and performance analysis.
• Contribute to regulatory reporting and complex accounting requirements.
• Support audits, internal controls, and compliance activities.
• Assist with finance systems, process improvements, and special projects.
• Prepare analysis and presentations for senior leadership.
• Provide flexible support across finance functions as business needs evolve.

Skills

Excel

Financial modeling

Analytical skills

Communication

Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance/Business

CPA

CFA considered an asset

Tools

ERP systems

Financial reporting tools

Job description

Senior Finance Specialist - 12 Month Contract

Key Responsibilities

• Support financial close, reconciliations, and reporting activities.
• Analyze financial results, investigate variances, and prepare management reports.
• Assist with budgeting, forecasting, financial models, and performance analysis.
• Contribute to regulatory reporting and complex accounting requirements.
• Support audits, internal controls, and compliance activities.
• Assist with finance systems, process improvements, and special projects.
• Prepare analysis and presentations for senior leadership.
• Provide flexible support across finance functions as business needs evolve.

Qualifications

• Degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or related field.
• CPA preferred or required; CFA considered an asset.
• 5+ years of relevant finance or accounting experience.
• Insurance or financial services experience preferred.
• Knowledge of advanced financial reporting standards is an asset.
• Strong Excel, modeling, and analytical skills.
• Experience with financial systems and reporting tools.
• Excellent communication, organization, and stakeholder management skills.

Salary

$110,000 / Year

You must currently reside within the Greater Toronto Area and be permitted to work in Canada to be considered for this opportunity.

The individual may also be eligible for discretionary bonuses, and can participate in medical, dental, and vision benefits as well as the company’s 401(k) retirement plan.