Financial Analyst - Construction & Forestry

Brandt is currently looking to fill multiple Financial Analyst positions in our Regina location, for our Construction & Forestry division. These positions will report to the Manager, Accounting.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Prepare and analyze divisional & departmental monthly/annual financial statements while striving to ensure their accuracy and completion on a timely basis.
• Analyze profit and loss variances to prior performance and budgets.
• Assist with the preparation of documentation required for the annual external audit
• Provide guidance and mentorship to junior staff
• Provide insight into various accounting requirements including CRA requirements.
• Provide advice and guidance on accounting matters including financial systems, record keeping, analysis, and reporting.
• Identify internal process gaps and provide recommendations for improvements
• Other tasks and responsibilities as they arise
• Provide operational level analysis on monthly financials and trends and highlight the areas for improvement
• Reconcile GL accounts and prepare month end journal entries with supporting documentation
• Ability to analyze large data into meaningful conclusions with recommendations.
• Works with different divisions for intercompany processing and reconciliation
• Assist/prepare working papers required for quarterly and annual reserves & allowances
• Assist in continuous process improvement and ad-hoc projects

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Required Experience

• University degree in Business/Accounting, with advanced degree or professional Accounting designation (such as CPA) preferred.
• 1 - 3 year (s) experience working as a Senior Accountant or Financial Analyst.
• Solid understanding of financial metrics, corporate finance, and accounting.
• Ability to work as part of a team and independently.
• Ability to work well under pressure and meet set deadlines.
• Solid analytical and problem-solving skills with drive for continuous improvement.