Financial Analyst

financial analyst

location: ottawa, on (cmo)
security clearance: enhanced reliability
reports to: manager, sustainment
hours: 37.5 hours per week, 1 year term contract

about us:

nasittuq provides operation & maintenance services for the north warning system (nws). The nws is a joint canada and united states early-warning radar system with 47 sites located in northern canada; a control centre and support centre located in north bay, on and a contract management office located in ottawa, on.

our core values—
safety, diversity, integrity, social responsibility, environmental stewardship, and agility
—guide everything we do.

nature and scope

reporting to the controller, the financial analyst is part of a team that is responsible for the organization’s accounting and financial reporting, budgeting, and providing corporate offices, senior management and departments with key financial information on a timely basis.

key accountabilities and responsibilities

• supports the controller and cross-functional teams in the development and updating of budgets, forecasts, business plans, and financial models; performs detailed budget-to-actual analysis.
• partners with cost centre managers to provide financial insights and support spending reviews, ensuring a thorough understanding of expenses and proper cost allocation.
• prepares and maintains cash flow statements and relevant projections.
• prepares month-end working papers, account analysis and reconciliations, ensuring completeness, accuracy, and timely resolution of discrepancies in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles.
• contributes to the production and submission of month-end and year-end consolidated financial reports for internal and external stakeholders, ensuring compliance with contractual requirements.
• participates in other month-end closing activities as required, including project accounting, accounts receivable, and accounts payable.
• supports the annual financial statement audit and government audits.
• assists in preparation and submission of corporate tax schedules and various government regulatory reporting.
• builds and maintains positive relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
• performs other related duties as assigned.

qualifications

education:

• college or university degree in accounting, finance, commerce and/or related field is preferred.

certification:

• pursuing a chartered professional accounting (cpa) designation is considered an asset

experience:

• five years of related accounting experience with a minimum of 2 years’ experience at an intermediate level.

knowledge:

• requires a thorough understanding of general accounting principles and its application to contractual requirements. Familiarity with oracle ebs applications will be considered an asset.

skills and abilities

• proficient in the use of office 365 including ms word, teams, powerpoint, and outlook.
• advanced knowledge of microsoft excel including:
  • pivottables, filtering, vlookup/xlookup, sumif/sumifs, data formatting
  • ability to manipulate and work efficiently with large volumes of data
• ability to interpret financial data in a meaningful way.
• excellent communication and interpersonal skills where discretion and tact are essential when dealing with senior management staff and visitors
• excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
• good organizational skills and ability to prioritize job requests and pivot between competing tasks
• strong account reconciliation skills, including the ability to prepare, review, and analyze reconciliations, investigate variances, and resolve discrepancies in a timely manner

desired qualifications

• experience with oracle ebs is considered an asset
• ability to seek out and suggest efficiencies within the finance team
• ability to understand and explain financial information including variances

why join nasittuq?

at nasittuq, we believe that our team is our greatest asset. We are committed to creating an environment where our employees can thrive both professionally and personally.

here are some reasons why you should consider joining us:

1. Work-life balance:
we offer flexible working hours and encourage our employees to take time for themselves and their families.

2. Interesting…