Financial Analyst (6-Month Term)

Overview

The organization is seeking a highly organized, detail-oriented Financial Analyst (6-Month Term) to join the Corporate Accounting team. This is a fully remote role with openings for candidates in Winnipeg or Toronto. Reporting to the Manager of Accounting, the successful incumbent will ensure accuracy, timeliness, and completeness of information processed in the accounting system and support departmental individuals through leadership and encouragement.

Responsibilities

• Perform periodic analysis of results to identify and resolve variances between accruals and payments
• Review and reconcile periodic payments from various programs and assist in reporting results
• Review and analyze annual and mid-year physical inventory counts, ensuring accurate valuation
• Support period-end and quarter-end close activities, including reconciliations and journal entries
• Maintain and strengthen internal controls and processes to ensure the integrity of financial reporting
• Assist in the development and implementation of process improvements to streamline accounting and reporting procedures
• Participate in, support, and help drive corporate-wide financial priorities and initiatives
• Prepare ad hoc reporting and financial analyses to support management decision-making
• Perform other duties as assigned

Requirements

• Bachelor of Commerce degree with finance and/or accounting specialization
• 3+ years of experience in accounting
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills (oral and written)
• Adaptability to changing processes, competing deadlines, and fast-paced environments
• Highly organized, able to manage their own and others’ tasks effectively
• Continuous improvement mindset

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with sales margin and analysis
• Advanced Microsoft Office, including PowerPoint and Excel skills (e.g., Pivot tables, lookups, SUMIFS, etc.)
• Experience with Business Central and Microstrategy BI considered an asset
• Experience in multi-location and/or retail business environments considered an asset

Compensation & Benefits

Compensation listed is a starting point and will be determined based on candidate experience.

Location

Fully remote. Open to candidates in Winnipeg or Toronto.

Accessibility

Accommodation is available upon request for applicants with disabilities in the recruitment and assessment process and when hired.