Finance & Operations Analyst

Company Description

Established in 1994, Frost Building Systems is a leading building envelope contractor with expertise in cladding. Headquartered in Brantford, Ontario, the company provides comprehensive services for the design, supply, and installation of process plants, cold storage facilities, supermarkets, distribution centers, and much more. Frost is committed to high standards of quality, productivity, and innovation, which have earned it a reputation for excellence in the commercial, architectural, recreational, and industrial markets.

The company collaborates closely with clients to deliver efficient and effective solutions, from retrofits and small projects to large industrial complexes.

Role Description

Frost Building Systems is a growing construction company looking for a sharp, analytically minded university graduate to join our accounting team. This is not a traditional bookkeeping role – you will work alongside our CFO to handle transactional finance work while also owning data-heavy projects, process audits, and reporting initiatives. The ideal candidate will be a proactive problem solver with excellent communication skills and a strong attention to detail.

Beyond the numbers, we’re looking for someone who is eager to leverage AI and modern tools to streamline processes, build smarter templates, and get more out of the software we use every day.

Accounting & Finance Responsibilities

• Provide accounting support to the finance team on an as-needed basis, including assistance with accounts payable, accounts receivable, and invoicing across both service and construction projects
• Assist with the input and tracking of purchase orders
• Assist with expense tracking and credit card reconciliations
• Help maintain organized financial records and support documentation for audits and year-end review files
• Assist with ad hoc accounting tasks as directed by the CFO or accounting administrators

Operational & Analytical Responsibilities

• Build, maintain, and improve Excel-based reporting tools, dashboards, and operational trackers
• Conduct internal audits and data clean-up projects across accounting records
• Analyze job costing data and support project profitability reporting
• Identify trends, discrepancies, and inefficiencies in financial data
• Automate repetitive tasks using Excel (formulas, pivot tables, Power Query) and other tools
• Support ad hoc financial analysis and reporting for the CFO

What We re Looking For

• Post-secondary education in Accounting, Finance, Business, or related field
• Advanced Excel skills
• Knowledge of financial statements
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to prioritize tasks and manage time effectively
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information with discretion
• Flexibility and adaptability to changing priorities and situations
• Positive attitude, proactive mindset, and willingness to learn and take on new responsibilities