Senior Financial Analyst

BGIS

Markham, Canada

Hybrid

Who this role is best for

A natural match if you have 3-6 years of experience in public accounting or industry roles and are detail-oriented with strong Excel skills.

Best fit for

Candidates with 3-6 years of public accounting or industry experience and advanced Excel skills for financial modeling
— “3-6 years of progressive experience in public accounting or industry roles”
Professionals with experience in project accounting and revenue recognition under GAAP
— “Understanding of more complex accounting issues like revenue recognition (% completion/project accounting)”
Individuals with a strong background in process improvement and documentation
— “Provide support for process improvement initiatives”

Things to consider

The role demands a high level of detail orientation and accuracy in reconciling complex transactions
— “Ability to reconcile and resolve discrepancies between general ledger and sub ledger”
Candidates must be prepared to explain financial results and support procedures to internal stakeholders
— “Ability to communicate basic accounting principles to support procedures and to explain financial results”

How to stand out

Showcase your ability to perform profitability analysis and identify process improvement opportunities
— “Conduct detailed profitability analysis of variances between planned, forecasted, and actual figures”
Emphasize your track record in maintaining attention to detail and resolving complex reconciliations
— “Ability to complete and resolve assigned complex account reconciliation which sees the highest transaction volume”
Demonstrate your experience in preparing ad hoc reports and communicating financial insights effectively
— “Prepare other ad hoc reports for management as required”
Demonstrate your ability to write variance explanations and business cases for process improvement
— “Ability to provide input to process documentations and business cases; write variance explanations, summaries of findings and recommendations”

Pace · SteadyCollaboration · MediumAutonomy · MediumDecision Impact · Team

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What success looks like

accurate financial reporting
successful process improvements
effective financial planning

Typical background

accounting degreeprofessional certification (e.g., CMA, CPA)

Skills & requirements

Required

Financial AnalysisAccountingRevenue RecognitionProject Financial Close OutFinancial ModelingProcess Improvement

Preferred

Strategic PlanningBudgeting

Stack & domain

Percentage Of Completion Revenue RecognitionProject Financial Close Out And ReconciliationRevenue Recognition EntriesFinancial ModelingAdvanced Excel SkillsGAAP RequirementsFinancial SystemsMS Office Suite Of SoftwareProcess Improvement InitiativesJob Costing And PricingCommunicationProblem SolvingInterpersonalLeadershipTeamworkP. EngCMACGAFinanceAccounting

About the role

Original posting from BGIS

SUMMARY
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 & RESPONSIBILITIES
Month 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 supporting
documents/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.
Answering 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 supported
KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS REQUIRED
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 skills
Licenses and/or Professional Accreditation
Completed an Accounting designation program (CGA, CMA, CPA)
This 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.
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Source: BGIS careers