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Human Capital Consultant | Finance Recruiter | Randstad Canada Senior Corporate Accountant, Contract(Solid chance of it getting extended)

Key Duties and Responsibilities Strategic Budgeting and Financial Planning (FP&A;)

Lead Budget Cycle

Own the development and execution of the annual budget, ensuring it directly aligns with organizational strategic priorities and the needs of the Systems Governance Board.

Multi-Year Projections:

Develop comprehensive multi-year financial forecasts (including detailed 5-year cash flow and 3-year forecasts) and build high-quality financial models capable of scenario and sensitivity planning.

Variance Analysis

Collaborate proactively with Management to analyze budgetary variances, assessing financial risks and opportunities.

KPI Development

Establish and report on key financial performance indicators (KPIs) to effectively communicate the financial health of core regulatory and strategic initiatives.

Project Accounting

Determine threshold compliance for project accounting, monitor project expenditure, and explain variances for various strategic projects.

Workday Subject Matter Expert

Support the operation, maintenance, and ongoing updating of

Workday Financials ERP and its planning module,

Adaptive Planning . This is a critical immediate deliverable following a recent staff change.

Process Mapping & Reporting:





Lead process mapping initiatives for Workday workflows and develop custom toolsets and reports to meet specific business needs.

System Development Sign-Off:

Act as the sign-off accountant for all system development impacting the financials and cash flow of the Systems Office, as delegated by the AVP Finance.

Integration

Update existing or create new integration methods to automate and streamline data capture within the FIS.

Core Financial Reporting and Processing

Month-End Close:

Lead and support the full month-end closing procedures, including preparing and posting complex journal entries and preliminary financial reports.

Reconciliation & Analysis:

Prepare necessary reconciling schedules and conduct draft analysis and reports for distribution to the Board, for the AVP Finance’s review.

Financial Processing Guidance

Provide guidance and support to junior finance staff (including the two accounting clerks responsible for invoice preparation).

Transaction Management

Manage a high volume of complex intercompany transactions and review/post invoices. Ensure accurate and timely information is provided to programs, and liaise with the Rogers Group for disbursement processing.

Payroll Accounting





Maintain oversight of accounting processes related to payroll, which is handled on the payroll system (HR is the vendor of record).

Business Improvement and Project Leadership

Process Improvement

Proactively identify and drive opportunities for business and operating efficiency improvement within the finance team and the broader Systems Office.

Project Leadership

Lead internal and external cross project teams, as delegated by the AVP Finance, focused on developing and implementing required business systems and tools.

Training

Develop training materials and support the delivery of training sessions to staff on new systems and processes.

Expert Consultation

Provide expert opinion to the AVP Finance on financial matters related to projects.

Certification

CPA designation or near completion.

Experience

7 to 8 years of direct experience in a progressively responsible accounting, auditing, or finance role.

Proficiency with

Workday ERP

(Financials/Adaptive Planning) is a strong asset.

Technical Skills

Superior proficiency in

Microsoft Excel is mandatory for advanced modeling, forecasting, and data analysis (e.g., pivot tables, lookups, complex spreadsheets).

Core Competencies

Strong project management, organizational, analytical, and problem‑solving skills.

Well‑developed influencing and negotiating skills to ensure delivery against plans.

Work Model

Hybrid. Must be in the Office

2 days per week (40% in‑office) .

Seniority level

Mid‑Senior level

Employment type

Contract

Job function

Accounting/Auditing

Industries

Accounting

📌 Senior Corporate Accountant (Winnipeg)
🏢 randstad canada
📍 Winnipeg