Senior Financial Analyst

About Gunnebo Canada

Gunnebo Canada is a leading provider of integrated security solutions, protecting people, property, and assets across the country. With a national network of branches and a strong reputation for service excellence, we support customers across a wide range of industries.

The Opportunity

We are looking for a hands-on, detail-oriented Senior Financial Analyst who can balance day-to-day accounting responsibilities with process improvement and business partnership. The successful candidate will be comfortable working independently, leading a team, solving problems, and providing accurate financial information to support business decisions.

The Senior Financial Analyst will work closely with Finance leadership and cross-functional teams to ensure financial accuracy, strong internal controls, effective processes, and timely financial reporting.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage the day-to-day operations of the Accounting and Finance function.
• Lead the monthly and year-end close process, including reconciliations, journal entries, accruals, supporting schedules, and closing Sage for the reporting period.
• Support annual budgeting, forecasting, financial analysis, and reporting.
• Oversee accounts payable, vendor setup, payment approvals, and payment controls.
• Coordinate and support external, internal, and tax audits, including preparation of schedules and supporting documentation.
• Manage sales tax and real property tax matters, including government assessments and audits.
• Oversee inventory accounting, costing, controls, reconciliations, and year-end inventory counts.
• Manage the calculation and review of employee commissions and bonuses, ensuring accuracy and compliance with approved compensation plans.
• Manage and maintain Sage ERP financial data, including pricing, master data, system records, fields, and configurations.
• Work with external tax advisors to support the preparation and filing of the corporate T2 income tax return.
• Lead, train, and support Finance team members while driving process improvements and efficiencies.
• Provide financial and accounting support to other departments, including financial analysis, reporting, budgeting, and system support.
• Maintain strong financial controls and ensure accurate and timely financial information.

Qualifications & Experience

• Degree or diploma in Accounting, Finance, Business, or a related field.
• CPA designation or progress toward a CPA designation is an asset.
• 5+ years of progressive accounting and finance experience.
• Experience supervising Finance/Accounting team members.
• Strong knowledge of full-cycle accounting and month-end/year-end close processes.
• Experience with budgeting, forecasting, audits, tax, inventory accounting, and financial controls.
• Strong Excel and financial analysis skills.
• Experience with Sage ERP and Power BI is highly preferred.
• Strong organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent attention to detail and ability to meet deadlines.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to work effectively across departments.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

What’s in It for You

• Competitive compensation
• RRSP Matching
• Comprehensive health & dental & extended benefits
• Paid vacation – 3 weeks to start
• Ongoing training and career development

Gunnebo Canada is an equal opportunity employer.

Gunnebo provides accommodations for employees with disabilities. If you require accommodation during the recruitment process, please contact our HR Department so that appropriate arrangements can be made.