Senior Financial Analyst

We are seeking a Senior Financial Analyst to provide advanced accounting, financial analysis, reconciliation, reporting, and compliance support within a complex public-sector environment. The successful candidate will have a strong technical accounting background and experience independently managing complex financial transactions, reconciliations, journal entries, month-end and year-end activities, audit support, and financial reporting.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform complex account reconciliations, financial analysis, and journal entries.
• Support monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reporting, including month-end and year-end close activities.
• Review financial transactions for accuracy, completeness, and compliance with applicable policies and accounting standards.
• Investigate and resolve accounting, reporting, and financial system issues.
• Monitor and analyze accounts receivable, revenue, payroll-related transactions, and inter-unit accounts.
• Support internal and external audits by preparing documentation, reconciliations, and working papers.
• Identify financial risks, control gaps, and opportunities for process improvement.
• Develop and maintain financial procedures, documentation, and reporting tools.
• Provide technical guidance on accounting standards, financial policies, legislation, procedures, and internal controls.
• Support financial system enhancements, process improvements, and other operational initiatives.
• Perform data analysis and profiling to support financial reporting and decision-making.
• Work with internal stakeholders and government/central agencies to ensure financial accountability and compliance.
• Independently manage competing priorities while exercising sound professional judgment.

Required Qualifications

Must-Have

• 5+ years of experience applying accounting principles and accounting standards or equivalent.
• 5+ years of experience using advanced Microsoft Excel, including tools such as Pivot Tables, VLOOKUP, Advanced formulas and data analysis
• 4+ years of experience performing data analysis and data profiling techniques.
• 4+ years of experience with financial reporting, ensuring the accuracy, completeness, and integrity of financial information.
• 4+ years of experience working with SharePoint Online.
• Demonstrated experience in financial operations, accounting, reconciliations, and reporting.
• Strong understanding of internal controls, financial compliance, and audit requirements.
• Ability to analyze complex financial information and identify discrepancies, risks, and opportunities for improvement.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities in a remote environment.

Nice-to-Have

• CPA designation.
• Post-secondary education in Accounting, Business Administration, Finance, or a related field.
• 3+ years of experience with financial audits, financial controls, and/or financial compliance.
• 4+ years of experience using ERP systems, such as SAP.
• 3+ years of experience working with accounting systems, including process development, budget management, and financial operations.
• 4+ years of experience accurately calculating, posting, correcting, and managing accounting figures and transactions.
• Experience supporting process improvement initiatives.
• Experience working in a public-sector or government environment.