Senior Financial Analyst

Responsibilities: • Perform complex account reconciliations, journal entry preparations, and in-depth financial data analysis. • Lead monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reporting workflows, including comprehensive month-end and year-end closing tasks. • Monitor and analyze accounts receivable, revenue streams, payroll-related transactions, and inter-unit accounts. • Review financial transactions for precision, completeness, and adherence to applicable policies, legislation, and accounting standards. • Investigate, troubleshoot, and resolve operational accounting, reporting, and financial system issues. • Support internal and external audit activities by compiling documentation, reconciliations, and detailed working papers. • Identify operational risks, evaluate control gaps, and design robust financial procedures, documentation, and reporting tools. • Provide technical guidance on accounting standards, internal controls, and central agency policies. • Assist in the implementation of ERP system enhancements, financial system upgrades, and process improvement initiatives. Qualifications: Mandatory Requirements: • Excel Expertise (5+ years): Demonstrated experience leveraging advanced Excel functions (e.g., Pivot Tables, VLOOKUPs, complex formulas) for financial modeling and analysis. • Core Accounting Standards (5+ years): In-depth background applying fundamental accounting principles, reporting standards, and financial frameworks. • Financial Data Analysis (4+ years): Proven experience utilizing data analysis techniques to profile, reconcile, and validate financial information. • Financial Reporting & Accuracy (4+ years): Hands-on experience executing financial reporting routines while upholding rigorous accuracy standards. • SharePoint Online (4+ years): Proficiency working within SharePoint Online environments for collaboration and document management. • Location & Equipment: Must be located in Alberta and possess a personal computer running a modern OS compatible with Azure Virtual Desktop (AVD), Microsoft Teams, and SharePoint (Windows OS preferred). Preferred / Nice-to-Have Qualifications: • Designation & Education: A recognized accounting designation (CPA) and/or post-secondary education in Business Administration, Accounting, or a related discipline. • ERP Experience (4+ years): Hands-on experience navigating Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems (e.g., SAP). • Financial Systems & Controls (4+ years): Experience calculating, posting, correcting, and managing accounting figures within complex systems. • Auditing & Controls (3+ years): Practical experience applying financial audit procedures, internal controls, and risk management frameworks. • Clearance Requirements: Must successfully pass a basic criminal background check, a credit check, and qualify for Enhanced/Level 2 security clearance upon offer.