Financial Analyst - RD

Monday–Friday | 8:00 AM–4:30 PM Mountain Time .Years of Progressive Financial/Accounting Experience .CPA or Actively Pursuing CPA .This role will support a broad range of finance and... Show more

Location: Alberta, Canada
Job Type: Contract / Temporary
Schedule: Monday–Friday | 8:00 AM–4:30 PM Mountain Time
Experience: 5+ Years of Progressive Financial/Accounting Experience
Professional Designation: CPA or Actively Pursuing CPA

We are seeking an experienced Financial Analyst to provide financial accounting, analysis, and reporting support within a large and complex organization.

This role will support a broad range of finance and accounting functions, including financial reporting, general ledger accounting, budgeting, forecasting, variance analysis, grant and revenue reporting, reconciliations, internal controls, audit support, and month-end/year-end close activities
.

This is not solely an FP&A-focused position
. Candidates should have a strong foundation in financial accounting and reporting
, with hands‑on experience preparing journal entries, performing detailed reconciliations, analyzing financial statements, and producing accurate financial reports under tight deadlines.

• Prepare and support monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reporting
  .
• Prepare financial statements, supporting schedules, and financial statement notes.
• Perform general ledger account reconciliations and investigate discrepancies.
• Prepare and process journal entries.
• Analyze financial statement variances and identify the underlying causes.
• Perform balance sheet, cash flow, net debt, and accumulated surplus analysis
  .
• Support month‑end and year‑end financial close activities.
• Reconcile revenue accounts and restricted funding receipts.
• Assist with operating and restricted‑fund accounting.
• Prepare variance analyses and complex financial reports.
• Support grant and restricted‑fund reporting
  .
• Monitor deferred revenue and grant balances, including expiring funding.
• Assist with fixed‑asset and capital‑revenue accounting.
• Support payroll, banking, and balance‑sheet account reconciliations.
• Support subledger interfaces, billings, and remittances.
• Assist with internal and external audit requests.
• Prepare supporting schedules, worksheets, reconciliations, and documentation for auditors.
• Support Chart of Accounts maintenance.
• Assist with time‑sensitive financial reporting and regulatory reporting deliverables.
• Ensure financial information is accurate, complete, and compliant with applicable accounting standards and organizational policies.
• Work collaboratively with finance teams and stakeholders to resolve accounting and reporting issues.
• Manage multiple priorities while meeting strict reporting deadlines.

• Minimum 5 years of progressive financial/accounting experience
  .
• CPA designation or actively pursuing CPA designation
  .
• Strong background in financial accounting and financial reporting
  .
• Experience analyzing financial statements and financial data.
• Strong General Ledger (GL) and account reconciliation experience.
• Hands‑on experience with month‑end and year‑end close
  .
• Experience preparing and processing journal entries.
• Strong variance analysis and financial analysis skills.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel
  .
• Experience working with financial systems and database applications in a large or complex organization.
• Ability to prepare complex financial reports, reconciliations, and analyses.
• Ability to work independently with limited supervision.
• Ability to manage multiple assignments and meet tight, time‑sensitive deadlines.
• Strong analytical, problem‑solving, and decision‑making skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Preference will be given to…