The Senior Financial Analyst provides complex transactional support for a process within a full accounting cycle and is involved in full accounting cycle for a client contract(s) or business unit(s). At this level, the incumbent typically supports multiple portfolios and complex transactions.Key Duties & ResponsibilitiesMonth End Close- Review project revenue/gross margins & unbilled backlog analysis with the finance/operational leaders for month end review.- Prepare the revenue recognition entries (using percentage of completion revenue recognition) with supportingdocuments/calculations as required.- Conduct project financial close out and reconciliation.- Record journal entries, and maintain and reconcile general ledger to the job cost and other sub ledgers.- Answer internal and external financial inquiries as it relates to the specific client account.- Perform timely month end close and ensure recording all pertinent transactions including project /labour / various monthly accruals.- Ensure / investigate Accounts Receivable collection, and explanation for overdue balances.- Prepare monthly reports for specific client accounts.Financial Planning & Analysis Support- Conduct detailed profitability analysis of variances between planned, forecasted, and actual figures- Assistance in conducting accurate and complete forecasting of revenue and margins by project- Provide support for process improvement initiatives- Provide support for job costing and pricing- Prepare other ad hoc reports for management as required- Understand GAAP requirements, particularly around revenue recognition- Understand basic interactions between financial systems related to the portfolio supportedLicenses and/or Professional AccreditationCompleted an Accounting designation program (CGA, CMA,



CPA)Qualifications- 3-6 years of progressive experience in public accounting or industry roles- University graduation or professional certification (e.G. P. Eng, CMA, CGA or equivalent courses)- Ability to communicate basic accounting principles to support procedures and to explain financial results within the team and to internal customers.- Ability to complete and resolve assigned complex account reconciliation which sees the highest transaction volume or deal with multiple portfolios or business units.- Ability to reconcile and resolve discrepancies between general ledger and sub ledger.- Ability to identify and provide recommendations for issues and process improvement opportunities at account and business unit level following GAAP procedures.- In-depth understanding of audit requirements within scope of responsibility.- Ability to provide input to process documentations and business cases; write variance explanations, summaries of findings and recommendations.- Advanced level knowledge of current accounting systems and MS Office suite of software- Understanding of more complex accounting issues like revenue recognition (% completion/project accounting)- Excellent analytical abilities, including advanced Excel skills to assist with financial modeling (pivot tables, vlookup, etc.)- Ability to operate in high growth environments with an view of implementing more standard processes and best practices- Strong process improvement and/or implementation experience- Detail oriented, self-starter with strong interpersonal, and communication skills- Proactive and good problem solving skillsThis is a regular, full time position with a salary range of $75,440 - $95,000 per annum. The starting salary will be based on the successful candidate’s competencies, including but not limited to experience, education, professional designations and performance related to this role.#J-18808-Ljbffr

📌 Senior Financial Analyst - $75,440 - $95,000 A Year (Markham)
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📍 Markham