Senior Financial Analyst

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Job Summary:

The Senior Financial Analyst supports the MCAN Mortgage Corporation financial reporting and accounting team through the accurate and timely preparation of accounting entries, account reconciliations and financial reports.  The Senior Financial Analyst plays a key role in MCAN’s internal and external financial reporting obligations, in addition to regulatory reporting, month end processes and ad hoc finance tasks.  He or she is expected to add value to this role by developing an understanding of the businesses supported and the relevance of applicable journal entries, reconciliations, and reports, as well as maintaining a drive for continuous improvement.

 

This position will report to the Director, Financial Reporting and Accounting and will work with other staff in a cooperative and collaborative team environment to achieve the Finance department’s objectives.

 

What you will be responsible for:

• Supporting the Director, Financial Reporting and Accounting in contributing to company wide projects and finance-specific projects and initiatives.
• Supporting the accuracy, completeness, integrity and appropriateness of the company’s internal and external financial reporting and disclosure requirements.
• Supporting the monthly end close and financial reporting for assigned accounts, as required, through analytical review and reconciliation review.
• Supporting the continuous improvement of efficiency of Finance processes such as external audit process, month end close process, and day-to-day operational processes.
• Implementing and coordinating efficiencies in accounting routines and financial reporting processes on a project basis; collaborating with IT department
• Assists in the preparation of materials to be reported to shareholders on a timely and accurate basis.
• Preparing regulatory reporting on a monthly, quarterly and annual basis.
• Preparing internal financial reporting reports to other departments
• Supporting the accuracy, completeness, integrity and appropriateness of the company’s internal and external financial reporting and disclosure requirements.
• Responsible for the update and management of procedure documentation relevant to the role.

·       The work experience, skills, education that you bring: 

Qualifications: 

 o  Bachelor’s Degree (Business/Accounting/Finance preferred)
 o  Completed or working towards CPA designation
 
Work experience: 
 
 o  3 or more years of professional work experience in a Finance or Accounting role or Big 4 accounting firm, or equivalent experience
 o  Financial services industry experience

 

·        Skills & Abilities:

 o  Strong research, analytical, and problem-solving skills with superior attention to detail
 o  Good understanding of financial reporting processes/controls, financial planning & analysis and finance best practices
 o  Ability to understand accounting standards and their applicability to MCAN
 o  Proficiency and experience with Microsoft Office Suite (PowerPoint, Word, Excel) and financial reporting tools
 o  Strong communication skills (both written and verbal)
 o  Excellent time management and organization skills
 o  Ability to thrive in a dynamic environment, managing several tasks concurrently
 o  Self-driven, with the ability to work independently, taking leadership and ownership of processes
 o  Ability to effectively communicate with team members of all levels and respond to stakeholders’ needs and work collaboratively with others

·        Additional Information:

 o  MCAN employees currently work remotely on a temporary basis due to COVID-19
 o  Upon return to working on premises, the company will offer flexibility regarding work-from-home arrangements.

We believe great work and collaboration can happen anywhere, which is why we are a permanent hybrid work environment! We equip our team with great technology and empower them to deliver their best results. We are dedicated to building an organization that reflects the diversity of our clients and the communities we serve across Canada. Do you possess and value the same attributes? Are you interested in your own development? Then come join our team! Requests for accommodation can be made at any stage in the recruitment process. We thank all applicants for their interest but only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.