Full-Time Business Finance Analyst

WHAT'S THE JOB? The Business Finance Analyst will report directly to the Regional Operations Director and be supported by the Finance Team. This position functions as a critical business partner with Dexterra operations to effectively manage and control the business. The Business Finance Analyst produces and analyzes financial information critical to business interests, creates and presents reports to management regarding accounting data to enable knowledge-based decision making and forecasts.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepares monthly financial statement by contract with comparison against forecast or budget.
• Performing analysis on the monthly financial statements by contract for accuracy and completeness, with full commentary on variances to forecast/budget.
• Works closely with Business Finance team and Operations to generate analysis and insight into the relationships between key performance indicators, revenues, cost drivers and understanding the financial results of individual contracts.
• Prepares annual budgets and quarterly financial forecasts per contract and variance analysis.
• Prepares month-end Financial Reporting Package for Joint Ventures.
• Assists with some balance sheet GL account monthly reconciliations.
• Prepares break-even analysis by contract.
• Prepares monthly and quarterly reports for internal and external stakeholders.
• Reviews AP and AR Documents for accuracy and proper coding.
• Supports month-end activities, revenue, expense accruals, and costs allocations.
• Supports audit requests.
• Compiles and reviews appropriate back-up for journal entries, customer’s billings, and monthly rental payments.
• Assists Business Finance Team with reporting and special projects as necessary.
• Provides support to internal departments (e.g., Accounts Payable, Billing, Credit & Collection, Contract Admin).
• Processes and Procedures: Ensures compliance with and suggests appropriate changes to internal controls documentation.
• Develops and refines month-end processes to streamline procedures and create efficiencies.
• Identifies areas in need of improvement through root cause analysis and recommends/implements corrective actions.
• Works closely with business finance and operational groups to ensure monthly transactions are captured in a timely and efficient manner.
• Handles other ad-hoc requests as required.

WHO ARE WE LOOKING FOR?

• Qualifications: Typically requires a relevant educational background in Finance, Accounting, or Business.
• Possesses a CPA (CA, CGA, CMA) designation or is working towards completion.
• Must have at least 3-5 years' experience in a financial accounting role.

Competencies:

• Well-developed analytical skills and ability to see relationships between operations and financial results.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills to manage fluctuating workload, changing priorities, and firm deadlines.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to make decisions.
• A results-oriented team player who can develop and maintain collaborative working relationships within all levels of the organization.
• A self-motivated attitude and ability to work independently.
• Ability to problem-solve and reconcile.
• Good IT and systems skills, including ERP systems and financial models.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills preferred.
• NetSuite or OneStream experience is an asset.

Working Conditions: Office environment and telecommuting with a flexible work schedule, potentially requiring additional working hours as needed. Trained, as necessary, in required safety protocols.

Travel: Between 25-40% expected.

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