Financial Analyst - 1008 RD #5

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

Position Overview

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.

Key Responsibilities

• 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.

Required Qualifications & Experience

• 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.

Preferred Qualifications

Preference will be given to candidates with experience in one or more of the following:

• Public Sector Accounting Standards (PSAS) .


• Canadian public‑sector accounting.


• Healthcare finance or accounting.


• Provincial government or public‑sector organizations.


• Grant accounting and reporting.


• Restricted‑fund accounting.


• External audit support.


• Financial statement preparation.


• Deferred revenue accounting.


• Capital asset accounting.


• ASPE, IFRS, and GAAP.


• Internal controls over financial reporting.


• Government or enterprise financial reporting systems.

The successful candidate should demonstrate:

• High initiative and accountability.


• Sound professional judgment and decision‑making.


• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.


• Ability to prioritize competing assignments.


• Strong deadline management and organizational skills.


• Professional written and verbal communication.


• Collaborative approach to working with finance and business stakeholders.


• Ability to explain complex financial information clearly to non‑financial stakeholders.


• Comfort working in a large, complex, and deadline‑driven environment.