Financial Analyst (1 year contract to perm)
Our client, an exciting technology company in Waterloo is seeking to add a results-oriented Financial Analyst to its team. This exciting position is a hybrid role containing both traditional month end accounting responsibilities with pure financial analysis. This is a one-year contract that could lead to a full-time position for the right candidate.
Responsibilities:
In this role, you will be responsible for assisting with the month end reporting and analysis cycle. Specific responsibilities include:
- Support month end / quarter end close activities
- Assist in the annual budgeting process as well as the monthly forecasts
- Budget to actual variance analysis including commentary
- Monitor and continue to develop KPI, metrics and management reports to guide senior management team in business decision
- Revenue recognition calculations using percentage of completion accounting including ensuring inputs are accurate
- Perform balance sheet reconciliations and working papers
- Assist in establishing accounting policies and review accounting entries to ensure compliance with these policies
- Excel spreadsheet analysis and reporting
- Assist in the implementation of process improvement projects
You will get the chance to take on ad-hoc projects as our client loves active thinkers! If you have experience in the month end reporting cycle, we need to hear from you!
Requirements:
To be considered for this Financial Analyst opportunity,
- 3+ years of experience working in the month end reporting cycle
- CPA designation or actively working towards a designation
- Strong understanding of accounting concepts and principles
- College diploma or University degree in business / accounting
- Excellent written and verbal communications skills
- Demonstrated analytical and problem-solving skills
- Intermediate to advanced level MS Excel skills
- Highly organized with strong attention to detail
- Experience with a major ERP package like SAP
Please apply with a MS Word Copy of your resume. Please note that only those selected for an interview will be contacted