Senior Financial Accountant
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Job Location:
Fredericton - Canada
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
30+ days ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Job Description
Are you a seasoned accounting professional with a passion for financial excellence process improvement and governance
Our client a well-established leader in their industry is seeking a Senior Financial Accountant to join their head office team in the Fredericton NB area. This dynamic role offers the opportunity to contribute to key financial and risk management processes while leading initiatives that enhance operational efficiency.
Key Responsibilities for the Job:
- Support month-end and year-end closing processes ensuring accuracy and timeliness of financial accounts
- Prepare and present financial statements cash flow analyses and other performance reports
- Conduct accounting research and ensure compliance with standards regulations and company policies
- Oversee preparation of annual budgets and financial forecasts
- Perform detailed variance and expense analyses recommending corrective actions to improve performance
- Prepare financial analysis to support operational investment and strategic decision-making
- Support audits and coordinate with external auditors to address findings
- Monitor internal controls and lead process reviews to identify areas for improvement
- Assist with cash management including foreign currency risk oversight
- Support insurance and risk management programs
- Assist in developing Board and governance-related materials
- Support billing processes as required for specific operations
- Undertake other responsibilities as assigned
Experience & Attributes for Success:
- CPA designation preferred
- Post-secondary degree in Accounting or Finance
- 5 years of progressive accounting experience in a senior or supervisory role
- Process improvement experience or Lean Six Sigma certification is an asset
- Strong leadership organizational and analytical skills
- Advanced proficiency in Excel including financial modeling
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills; French language ability is an asset
If interested in this opportunity please apply online by clicking the Apply Now button.
To learn more about similar opportunities the local job market or to discuss your career interests please contact Trish Carey Recruitment Consultant at .
Accountant Staffing is Atlantic Canadas only specialist recruitment firm focusing exclusively on the placement of accounting and finance professionals. Organizations use the services of Accountant Staffing to fill a variety of roles from Junior Accountant to Chief Financial Officer. For more information about Accountant Staffing or to view additional positions please visit our website at .
Accountant Staffing is committed to promoting diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We believe that it is essential for workforces to reflect the communities they serve where everyone feels included and valued. We promote environments that value and respect all individuals regardless of their race ethnicity gender sexual orientation age ability religion or any other personal characteristic.
We encourage applications from underrepresented groups including African Canadians Indigenous/Aboriginal People Racially Visible Persons Women Persons with Disabilities and 2SLGBTQ Persons.
Self-identification is encouraged but not required during the application process and accommodations can be requested during the recruitment process. If accommodations are needed during the assessment process such as an interview or testing please let us know and we will make arrangements to meet your needs.
Required Experience:
Senior IC
Key Skills
- Hyperion
- Financial Concepts
- Financial Report Writing
- GAAP
- General Ledger Accounting
- Accounting
- IFRS
- Account Reconciliation
- Analysis Skills
- SOX
- Financial Analysis
- ERP Systems
About Company
Accountant Staffing is a specialist accounting and finance recruitment firm based in Halifax, NS. We focus on a wide variety of accounting and finance positions and assist employers in all aspects of hiring, as well as helping job seekers find new opportunities. Contact us today for m ... View more
