Senior Financial Analyst

SUMMARY The Senior Financial Analyst provides complex transactional support for a process within a full accounting cycle and is involved in full accounting cycle for a client contract (s) or business unit(s). At this level, the incumbent typically supports multiple portfolios and complex transactions. KEY DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES Month End Close - Review project revenue/gross margins & unbilled backlog analysis with the finance/operational leaders for month end review. - Prepare the revenue recognition entries (using percentage of completion revenue recognition) with supporting documents/calculations as required. - Conduct project financial close out and reconciliation. - Record journal entries, and maintain and reconcile general ledger to the job cost and other sub ledgers. - Answering internal and external financial inquiries as it relates to the specific client account. - Perform timely month end close and ensure recording all pertinent transactions including project /labour / various monthly accruals. - Ensure / investigate Accounts Receivable collection, and explanation for overdue balances. - Prepare monthly reports for specific client accounts. Financial Planning & Analysis Support - Conduct detailed profitability analysis of variances between planned, forecasted, and actual figures - Assistance in conducting accurate and complete forecasting of revenue and margins by project - Provide support for process improvement initiatives - Provide support for job costing and pricing - Prepare other ad hoc reports for management as required - Understand GAAP requirements, particularly around revenue recognition - Understand basic interactions between financial systems related to the portfolio supported KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS REQUIRED - 3-6 years of progressive experience in public accounting or industry roles - University graduation or professional certification (e.g. P. Eng, CMA, CGA or equivalent courses) - Ability to communicate basic accounting principles to support procedures and to explain financial results within the team and to internal customers. - Ability to complete and resolve assigned complex account reconciliation which sees the highest transaction volume or deal with multiple portfolios or business units. - Ability to reconcile and resolve discrepancies between general ledger and sub ledger. - Ability to identify and provide recommendations for issues and process improvement opportunities at account and business unit level following GAAP procedures. - In-depth understanding of audit requirements within scope of responsibility. - Ability to provide input to process documentations and business cases; write variance explanations, summaries of findings and recommendations. - Advanced level knowledge of current accounting systems and MS Office suite of software - Understanding of more complex accounting issues like revenue recognition (% completion/project accounting) - Excellent analytical abilities, including advanced Excel skills to assist with financial modeling (pivot tables, vlookup, etc.) - Ability to operate in high growth environments with an view of implementing more standard processes and best practices - Strong process improvement and/or implementation experience - Detail oriented, self-starter with strong interpersonal, and communication skills - Proactive and good problem solving skills Licenses and/or Professional Accreditation Completed an Accounting designation program (CGA, CMA, CPA) This is a regular, full-time position with a salary range of $75,440 - $95,000 per annum. The starting salary will be based on the successful candidate’s competencies, including but not limited to experience, education, professional designations and performance related to this role. #LI-HG #LI-Hybrid ### About the Team BGIS is a global leader in integrated facility management services. With a combined team of over 10,000 globally, BGIS relentlessly focuses on delivering innovative service solutions that create value for its…