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Senior Financial Analyst - 12 month contract

  • Toronto, ON, Canada

$45 to $50 CAD / hour · Contract

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Pay
$45 to $50 CAD / hour
Job type
Contract
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Experience
5–8+ years of progressive accounting/finance experience, ideally with exposure to multinational environments.
Posting language
English
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Original job description

This is a 12 month contract role with permanent potential

Role: The Senior Financial Analyst will play a key role in supporting the company’s financial reporting, technical accounting, and business decision-making processes. This role requires deep expertise in IFRS. The ideal candidate will partner with cross-functional teams, provide technical guidance on complex accounting matters, lead components of the month-end and year-end close, and support the integration of acquired entities.

About the Opportunity

Technical Accounting & Financial Reporting

  • Lead the interpretation and application of IFRS, including contract reviews, revenue recognition assessments, and preparation of technical memos.
  • Manage the company’s IFRS lease accounting, including identification, classification, measurement, and modification of lease agreements.
  • Support acquisition accounting under IFRS, including purchase price allocations (PPA), valuation of acquired assets and liabilities, and post-acquisition adjustments.
  • Prepare and review complex journal entries, reconciliations, and analysis related to revenue, leases, and acquisitions.
  • Assist in preparing consolidated financial statements and disclosures related to IFRS 15, IFRS 16, and business combinations.
  • Maintain strong internal controls and ensure compliance with IFRS and corporate policies.

Financial Planning & Analysis

  • Provide analytical support for revenue forecasting, lease cost projections, and acquisition performance tracking.
  • Analyze financial trends, key performance indicators (KPIs), and variance drivers to support strategic planning and management reporting.
  • Prepare presentations and financial insights for senior leadership.

About You

  • Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field; CPA/CA or equivalent designation preferred.
  • 5–8+ years of progressive accounting/finance experience, ideally with exposure to multinational environments.
  • Strong technical knowledge of IFRS reporting.
  • Experience in acquisition accounting, due diligence, and PPA processes.
  • Advanced Excel skills; experience with ERP and financial reporting tools (e.g., SAP, Oracle, NetSuite, Power BI) is an asset.
  • Proven ability to analyze complex financial data and communicate insights effectively.
  • Strong attention to detail, organizational skills, and the ability to work under tight deadlines.
More about this job

Responsibilities

Lead IFRS technical accounting and reporting, including lease and acquisition accounting, complex journal entries, financial statement disclosures, and month-end and year-end close activities. Provide forecasting, performance, and variance analysis, and communicate financial insights to support business decisions and senior leadership.

Requirements

A bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field is required; a CPA, CA, or equivalent designation is preferred. Candidates should have 5–8+ years of progressive accounting or finance experience, strong IFRS expertise, acquisition accounting and PPA experience, advanced Excel skills, and the ability to analyze complex data and meet tight deadlines.

Skills

  • IFRS
  • Technical Accounting
  • Financial Reporting
  • Revenue Recognition
  • Lease Accounting
  • Acquisition Accounting
  • Purchase Price Allocation
  • Financial Statement Consolidation
  • Month-End Close
  • Year-End Close
  • Financial Planning And Analysis
  • Revenue Forecasting
  • Variance Analysis
  • Advanced Excel
  • Internal Controls
  • Financial Modeling

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Categories

  • Finance & Accounting
  • Data & Analytics
  • Management & Leadership
  • Manufacturing

Keywords

  • IFRS
  • IFRS 15
  • IFRS 16
  • CPA
  • CA
  • Technical Accounting
  • Financial Reporting
  • Revenue Recognition
  • Lease Accounting
  • Acquisition Accounting
  • Due Diligence
  • Purchase Price Allocation
  • Business Combinations
  • Consolidated Financial Statements
  • Journal Entries
  • Reconciliations
  • Month-End Close
  • Year-End Close
  • Financial Planning And Analysis
  • Revenue Forecasting
  • Variance Analysis
  • Key Performance Indicators
  • Advanced Excel
  • SAP
  • Oracle
  • NetSuite
  • Power BI
  • Internal Controls
  • Multinational Environments

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