About the Role

We are seeking an experienced Senior Financial Analyst to oversee finance operations, financial reporting, internal controls, budgeting, forecasting, and compliance activities within a team-oriented and mission-driven organization. This leadership role will manage a small finance team while partnering with business leaders to provide financial insights that support strategic decision-making.

Responsibilities

- Lead, coach, and mentor a Finance team of 2, including a Financial Analyst and Accounting Specialist
- Oversee month-end and year-end close processes, including journal entries, reconciliations, accruals, and settlements
- Review and validate payroll-related accounting entries
- Maintain and enhance internal controls, financial policies, and approval processes
- Support contract administration for financial and payroll service agreements
- Prepare monthly financial statements, variance analysis, forecasts, and management reporting
- Provide financial insights and recommendations to leadership teams and budget owners
- Lead annual budgeting, forecasting, and cash flow planning processes
- Coordinate external audits, tax filings, compliance reporting, and auditor requests
- Develop and maintain accounting policies, procedures, and process documentation
- Identify opportunities for process improvements and operational efficiencies
- Support governance reporting and preparation of materials for senior leadership and committees




- Participate in cross-functional projects and provide financial expertise on strategic initiatives

Required Qualifications

- CPA designation (required)
- Degree or diploma in Accounting, Finance, or a related field
- 8-10 years of progressive accounting and finance experience
- Previous experience leading or mentoring finance professionals
- Strong knowledge of financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting, and internal controls
- Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills
- Strong communication skills with the ability to present complex financial information to non-financial stakeholders
- Proven ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
- Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel

Preferred Skills

- Experience in Not-for-Profit, Public Sector, Higher Education, or Broader Public Sector environments
- Experience preparing financial reports and presentations for Boards, Audit Committees, or executive leadership teams
- Experience with Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central
- Familiarity with Accounting Standards for Not-for-Profit Organizations (ASNPO)
- Strong financial planning and business partnering experience

If you are interested & qualified for this position, please share your resume ASAP! Note: AI-enabled tools may be used to sort applications based on job-related criteria. All AI generated results are vetted by our team and the decision of which candidates move forward is always made by a human.

📌 Senior Financial Analyst (Guelph)
🏢 Bevertec
📍 Guelph