We’re looking for an intermediate-level accounting professional to join our Calgary team, as we focus on strengthening our processes and adding value to our internal and external stakeholders. You’ll use the SAP Materials Management module to validate Suncor’s inventory positions at Suncor and third-party facilities, and your accounting and research skills to investigate and resolve any variances.

Minimum Requirements:

• Post-secondary education in accounting/finance

• Two years’ experience in accounting, settlements or crude/refined products logistics

• Excellent analytical skills, critical thinking and problem-solving skills

• Self-starter, high energy, enthusiastic

• Strong SAP, Excel and Power BI skills, with high attention to detail

Responsibilities:

• Prepare monthly reconciliations to confirm Suncor’s inventory balances at various physical locations

• Work with internal and external stakeholders to understand and address any differences

• Help develop and implement software solutions to improve process efficiencies

• Support the process of creating new master data to manage Suncor’s expanding logistics network

Location and other Key Details:

• This is an office-based role. You will work out of our Calgary head office, located in the Suncor Energy Centre at 150 – 6th Ave S.W.

• Hours of work are a regular 40-hour work week, Monday to Friday

Main Purpose and Function

Financial Analysts are responsible for managing general corporate business functions associated with the delivery of the organization’s operating budget for a select group of departments. These positions work closely with business unit managers and financial staff to identify and recommend operational, business process and financial management issues that can result in cost savings and efficiencies. They develop business cases, conduct financial and analytical work and review overall financial and non-financial performance with departments. The positions initiate changes in budget management policies and practices, systems and business processes to assist the City’s Business Units in effectively managing their financial and business functions. The positions review all Council reports to ensure they have sound business cases and funding strategies. Key to these positions to ensure that the City’s operating budget maximizes service levels by minimizing the utilization of resources within the City.

Specific Duties/Responsibilities

• Working with department managers and finance staff, conduct comprehensive reviews of departmental budgets to identify funding needs and opportunities for savings that may affect wage or salary rates, employment, working conditions and promotional opportunities
• Provide recommendations to senior management for efficiency gains, based on an extensive knowledge of departmental budgets and operational issues driving the budget expenditures, that may affect wage or salary rates, employment, working conditions and promotional opportunities
• Provide objective analysis of department budget submissions including funding requests and suggested budget adjustments and make recommendations to senior management on their appropriateness that may affect wage or salary rates, employment, working conditions and promotional opportunities
• Develop departmental budgets based on Corporate guidelines and provide support to department finance managers
• Responsible for research, preparation and presentation of reports to Council
• Analyze the processes, practices and procedures of similar organizations to identify best practices and develop benchmark standards that can be applied within the City of Vancouver
• Lead or participate in business process reviews of City units, including provision of recommendations regarding City processes to identify opportunities for improvement that lead to financial or position savings
• Conducts studies and makes recommendations regarding resource allocation such as performance measurement and benchmarking of City services, structural reviews of departments, departmental methods, and business processes, both from a systems and financial perspective, that may affect wage or salary rates, employment, working conditions and promotional opportunities
• Conduct financial, cash flow and economic impact studies of expenditure programs
• Analyze budgets, performance indicators, business plans and on-going financial results of Departments
• Prepare and review financial and administrative policies
• Development and analysis of business cases for proposed projects, including cost benefit analyses to justify spending proposals
• Conduct forecasts, economic analysis, financial modeling and policy development
• Manage relationships with other departments and external organizations
• Develop and implement public consultation campaigns, including public opinion surveys, print publications, and web publishing
• Develop analytical tools and reports utilizing the City’s ERP system and provide coaching and training to other users based on the Financial Analysts “super user” status
• Key member of the team developing the SAP modules for budgeting (PS/IM and BW/SEM) or other similar products
• Some responsibility for capital budgeting for cross training purposes and vacation relief
• Other duties/responsibilities as assigned

Minimum Position Requirements

Education and Experience:

• A degree in Public Administration, Business Administration, Economics or Finance and a professional accounting designation
• A commitment to maintaining and improving job related skills on a timely and continuous basis
• 3 to 5 years experience in budgeting, administration, and finance including the operation of all accounting functions, for a large multi-unionized organization preferably within the public sector
• Considerable financial systems experience preferably with integrated business software (ERP) such as SAP
• Considerable cost accounting or equivalent business evaluation experience, including cost distribution modeling and business process analysis
• Good working knowledge of generally accepted accounting practice as they relate to local government including PSAB
• Experience in preparing a variety of statements, statistics, reports, and complex spreadsheets using arithmetical calculations with speed and accuracy
• Experience initiating business process improvements and developing and maintaining operating and capital budgets
• Experience writing reports to a Council or Board of Directors

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Extensive knowledge of City of Vancouver culture, policies, operations and procedures
• A solid general understanding of municipal finance, budgeting and accounting practices
• Knowledge of public administration and business practices in effect at other local and more senior governments and in private industry, such as program evaluation, business process review, organizational theory and reengineering techniques
• Extensive knowledge of computer and enterprise systems
• Strong computer competency in office productivity tools
• Strong enterprise systems skills, preferably SAP, and the ability to extract relevant information for analytical purposes
• Superior verbal and written communication, and advanced presentation skills
• Demonstrated ability to work both independently and as a member of a team
• Ability to effectively represent the City at all levels of civic administration as well as with customers and clients outside the organization
• Ability to lead and assist in building cross-functional teams, and work effectively in a matrix structure outside the City’s regular organization
• Excellent organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks with competing priorities
• High productivity in application of superior research and analytical skills
• Proven problem-solving and issue resolution skills in a complex business environment
• Ability to consider all options / maintain neutrality to provide sound business advice
• Ability to gather relevant information from variety of sources (e.g. interviews, internal and external documents) in objective and analytical manner
• Extraordinary customer service skills and the ability to work effectively with employees across the organization
• Ability to maintain professionalism, objectivity, confidentiality, tact and diplomacy

Where operationally appropriate and subject to change, the City of Vancouver has a Flexible Work Program. This program allows staff to work remotely 1 – 4 days a week from locations that are a daily commutable distance from their work at a City worksite.  At this time this position is eligible to be part of the Flexible Work Program.

Business Unit/Department: Finance & Supply Chain Mgmt (1150) 

Affiliation: Exempt 

Employment Type: Regular Full Time 

Position Start Date: April 2025 

Salary Information: Pay Grade RNG-091: $111139 to $138924 per annum

Open Positions: 2

Application Close: March 23, 2025

The Financial Trainee will assist divisional staff with general accounting, purchasing, payroll and budget duties in addition to vendor communication as it relates to the program area.

Duties may include the following:

• Assists with accounting/purchasing/payroll/budget duties
• Assists with the compilation of financial/accounting/purchasing/payroll/budget and statistical information. Enters and updates and matches financial data, account information, etc.
• Assists in processing accounts, billings, collections, etc.
• Collects, compiles, extracts and organizes data for others to use/analyze.
• Assists with calculations.
• Assists with preparation of financial statements.
• Distributes documentation.
• Responds to enquiries by referring to appropriate staff.

Key Qualifications:

Your application must describe your qualifications as they relate to:

1. Currently enrolled in or a recent graduate of any post-secondary program of a financial/accounting background and/or any equivalent combination of education and experience.
2. Experience using various computer software applications including, but not limited to Microsoft Office M365.
3. Experience working in a customer service-oriented environment.

You Must Also Have:

• Working towards a CFA (Chartered Financial Analyst) designation or a CSC (Canadian Securities Course) would be considered an asset
• Knowledge and/or experience in analyzing financial data and preparing financial reports would be an asset.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to interact with staff and clients in an efficient and diplomatic manner, both in-person, over the phone and via email.
• Excellent organizational and problem-solving skills. Ability to work effectively as a member of a team.
• Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing. Ability to work under time constraints and meet deadlines.
• Ability to provide excellent customer service when dealing with the pubic. Ability to work flexible hours including overtime as required.

Cenovus is currently looking for a Financial Analyst based in our Lloydminster Office.

The Financial Analyst is responsible for month-end accounting activities (including entries, reconciliations, financial reporting and detailed variance analyses and reporting) as well as monthly forecasting and coordination of long-range planning for the Canadian Downstream asset(s). As a strong business partner, they will collect and interpret results for performance reporting and develop qualitative explanations for discussion and decision making. They will support the business unit in tracking planned and unplanned costs with variance analysis, while stewarding to plan.

Interested in working in Lloydminster? Learn more!

Work Environment:

• This position is located in Lloydminster and requires the successful candidate to live in the area

What you’ll do:

• The Financial Analyst will be responsible for the financial support of the Canadian Downstream asset(s) in performing monthly analytical and accounting functions, ensuring business controls are operating effectively, contributing to business unit and corporate initiatives, and functioning as a liaison on corporate processes with a variety of groups.

• Creation of the long-range plan and monthly forecasting

• Works closely with Manufacturing, Engineering, Commercial and Optimization teams to understand business decisions impacting operations/results

• Provide assurance that business unit financial statements align with business activities and are in accordance with accounting policies (IFRS & Sarbanes Oxley)

• Support the business in identifying and managing operational risk within the scope of Downstream accounting

Who you are:

Our ideal candidate will have the following minimum requirements:

• Legally authorized to work in Canada

• Bachelor Degree with a specialization in Accounting/Finance is required

• Minimum 5 years of financial analysis experience is required

• Certified Professional Accounting designation (CMA, CA, CGA, CPA) is preferred

• Power BI Reporting Superuser would be an asset

• Strong knowledge of SAP and/or other reporting systems

We acknowledge the value of transferrable skills and may consider equivalent combinations of experience and education should you not meet a specific requirement.

Note: The application deadline for this position is 11:59 PM MT, March 14th, 2025.

End Date: March 15, 2025 (9 days left to apply)

Are you a collaborative team member looking for a new accounting opportunity? You will be responsible for handling cash clearing activities, booking related journal entries, investigating unidentified cash and performing balance sheet account reconciliations for both bank accounts and A/R accounts.

Minimum Requirements:

• A Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or related discipline with minimum 5 - 7 years of experience or Technical Diploma with 6 years of related experience in accounting, finance, A/R, or banking

• Excellent attention to detail and strong organizational skills

• A continuous improvement and growth mindset, with curiosity to seek greater knowledge.

• Strong working knowledge of excel

Preference for:

• Knowledge of SAP (S4/Hana), Microsoft Power Automate/Power Query/Power BI

• CPA designation or equivalent

Key Accountabilities:

• Perform daily clearing of cash for several Suncor entities. This involves cash clearing for both non customer and customer related activity as well as investigating unidentified cash transactions

• Forge working relationships with various stakeholders

• Perform monthly bank account and A/R account reconciliations

• Provide coverage for cash application for our Downstream business

Location and other Key Details:

• You will work out of our Calgary head office, located in the Suncor Energy Centre at 150 – 6th Ave S.W.

• This is an office based role, hours of work are a regular 40-hour work week, Monday to Friday

• Our business professional roles follow internal compensation guidelines, and the pay band will generally be based years of experience and scope of work.

The Payroll Specialist will be responsible for the full cycle processing of assigned Canada and/or US payrolls including participating in year-end activities, 3rd party remittances, garnishment set up, payroll journal entries.

Your Responsibilities

 Payroll Responsibilities

• Prepare and process assigned Canada and US payroll(s) on a weekly and bi-weekly basis for hourly and salaried employees in union and non-union environments which can include garnishment processing, incentive payouts, and deferred incentive payments, stock options, hypo tax, shadow payroll reporting, and pension payrolls
• Balance assigned payrolls based on year-end calendars, participate in audit of other payrolls as assigned
• Initial Garnishment set up
• Prepare and reconcile 3rd party remittances as defined by due dates
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date payroll records
• Complete year end balancing, filing and delivery of T4s and/or W2s, complete yearend tax form amendments as required
• Preparing monthly, quarterly and annual reporting as required by various internal/external stakeholders such as Finance and Operations and Statutory Reporting as assigned
• Prepare payroll journal entries, reconcile payroll general ledger accounts as requested
• Maintain complete and accurate Division notes and processing instructions (run books)

General Responsibilities

• Support questions received in a manner that ensures employee satisfaction
• Participate in systems implementations related to payroll by defining requirements, participate in preparing test plans, and documenting test results
• Document and maintain processing instructions (run books) and maintain checklists for payroll processing
• Excellent problem-solving skills, and high level of attention to detail and accuracy
• Strong organizational skills and ability to handle and prioritize multiple tasks to meet deadlines

Who we are looking for

• 3 to 5 years processing large scale US and Canada payroll (2500+ employees)
• Expatriate/commuter payroll exposure is considered an asset
• Active PCP or FPC Designation or willingness to obtain designation
• Advanced Excel skills for reporting, metrics and data validation
• Strong planning and organizational skills with proven ability to manage competing priorities, maintain sensitive and highly confidential information
• Very detailed oriented with a superior track record of achieving high quality results

As an RBC Financial Planner, you have the opportunity to manage and grow a portfolio of mass affluent clients in the Prince Albert, SK Market. You provide ongoing comprehensive reviews of your clients’ financial circumstances, creating long-term relationships through superior advice, financial planning expertise, and ongoing services. Your boundless energy to meet targets and your passion for holistic financial planning is what pushes you to provide world-class advice and solutions that help clients achieve their long-term goals. With a combination of base plus variable compensation, you can create the future you want for yourself and for the clients you advise.

What will you do?

• Provide tailor-made financial planning advice and help clients reach their goals, using our unparalleled array of investment, credit, and everyday banking solutions

• Actively maintain and expand your portfolio of clients using value-based relationship management practices, achieving performance targets

• Cultivate relationships with service partners and local markets to optimize business opportunities and referrals

What do you need to succeed?

Must-have

• Financial Planning Designation (PFP or CFP or QAFP) 

• Mutual Funds License (IFIC or CSC)

• Minimum 3 years’ experience in financial planning within a financial institution

• Strong investment and credit experience/knowledge

• Ability to be decisive in decision making and process heavy volumes

• Proven networking and client acquisition skills

• Ability to develop a strong referral network

• Fluent in English and a Second Language is an asset

What’s in it for you?

We thrive on the challenge to be our best, progressive thinking to keep growing, and working together to deliver trusted advice to help our clients thrive and communities prosper. We care about each other, reaching our potential, making a difference to our communities, and achieving success that is mutual.

• Full-time RBC employee status with unlimited earning potential and full benefits

• Work with a dynamic, collaborative, progressive, and high-performing team

• A world-class training program in financial services

• Flexible work/life balance options

Job Skills

Business Development, Client Centricity, Communication, Long Term Planning

Additional Job Details

801 15 ST E, UNIT 735:PRINCE ALBERT

PRINCE ALBERT

Canada

37.5

Full time

PERSONAL & COMMERCIAL BANKING

Regular

Salaried

2024-06-14

2025-03-11

Note: Applications will be accepted until 11:59 PM on the day prior to the application deadline date above

At the core of our Retail Media offering is the Triangle Loyalty program, which boasts over 11 million active members, allowing us to deeply understand our customers, personalize our strategies, and measure the impact of paid advertising on brand metrics and sales across all of Canadian Tire Corporation’s retail banners. We are looking for high-achievers with a builder's mindset – individuals who can support the business in multiple areas, be mentally flexible and take pride in creating new process and solutions in an agile, entrepreneurial, exciting environment.

The Financial Analyst will play a critical role in managing financial metrics, supporting the evolution of Triangle Retail Media’s financial capabilities, and ensuring accurate and efficient financial operations. This individual will work closely with the Manager of Revenue Management and other departments to enhance our financial processes and reporting capabilities. The ideal candidate will possess strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and the ability to work collaboratively across various teams.

• Financial Analysis: Conduct comprehensive financial analysis to support business decisions, including forecasting, budgeting, variance analysis, and financial modeling.

• Reporting: Develop, implement, and maintain detailed financial reports to provide insights into key performance indicators (KPIs) and other critical financial data.

• Process Improvement: Identify opportunities for improving existing financial processes and implement changes to enhance efficiency and accuracy.

• Support Revenue Management: Assist the Manager of Revenue Management in evolving Triangle Retail Media’s financial capabilities, including revenue tracking, reporting, and analysis.

• Data Analysis: Conduct regular analysis of financial data to identify trends, discrepancies, and opportunities for improvement.

• Collaboration: Work closely with FP&A, Accounting, and other departments to ensure alignment on financial goals and accurate reporting.

• System Enhancements: Collaborate with IT and other relevant teams to develop and implement system enhancements that streamline financial operations.

• Budgeting & Forecasting: Support the annual budgeting process and quarterly forecasting activities by providing accurate financial data and analysis.

• Compliance: Ensure all financial activities comply with legal requirements, company policies, and industry best practices.

What You Bring:

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or a related field.

• Proven experience (3+ years) in financial analysis or a similar role within a retail or media environment.

• Strong understanding of financial metrics, forecasting, budgeting, and reporting.

• Proficiency in financial software and tools (e.g., Excel, ERP systems).

• Excellent analytical skills with the ability to interpret complex data sets.

• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.

• Ability to identify process improvement opportunities and implement effective solutions.

• Effective communication skills with the ability to collaborate across departments.

Hybrid

We value flexibility. We have adopted a hybrid work model whereby employees use a combination of working in office and virtually in service of outcomes. Each leader is empowered to decide what work is best achieved in person based on the unique needs of their team.

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The Accounting Associate position is responsible for planning, organizing, and administrating specialized accounting activities associated with maintaining ledger accounts and for developing financial statements and reports. This position is suitable for a recent graduate from an accounting program who is ready to start the CPA program.

The successful candidate will spend 3 years gaining experience by rotating through various Linamar operations in Guelph, ON. You will have exposure to areas such as Consolidations, Global Finance, Group Office and Operations Accounting. Employees who have previously completed this program are successfully working in all areas of Accounting and Finance within Linamar both locally and internationally.

 Responsibility

• Prepare all month end reconciliations journal entries with complete back up in a timely and accurate manner.
• Prepare and support the financial statements, reconciliations and reports in a timely manner.
• Complete product line income statements and variance analysis with explanations for all significant items.
• Prepare, evaluate, and assist with accurate processing of monthly accounts payable and accounts receivable aging.
• Process the entry of accounts payable on a weekly basis, with three-way matching to purchase orders and packing slips.
• Prepare the bi-weekly payment processing for all corporate payables.
• Process all corporate manual expense reports.
• Review and track all corporate credit statements with approval and receipts.
• Assist with preparation of annual budget, five-year business plan, and a twelve-month rolling forecast as needed.

Academic/Educational Requirements

• Post-Secondary Education in Accounting, Business or related discipline,
• Candidate should be prepared to enroll in the CPA program.
• Candidate must have the requisite educational requirements to enroll in the CPA program.

Required Skills/ Experience

• Recent graduate with prior co-op experience.
• Ability to evaluate the accuracy of financial data.
• Ability to prepare financial summaries such as balance sheets and income statements.
• Ability to work in a fully computerized environment including advanced Excel skills.

What Linamar Has to Offer

• Competitive Compensation
• Employee Benefits package includes but not limited to, Drug, Dental & Vision etc. 
• Opportunities for career advancement.
• Sustainability Counsel 
• Community based outreach supporting both local and global initiatives and charities. 
• Discounts for local vendors and events, including auto supplier discounts.

287 Speedvale Avenue West, Guelph, Ontario, N1H 1C5, CA

The Senior Financial Analyst (FA III) provides complex transactional support for a process within a full accounting cycle and is involved in full accounting cycle for a client contract (s) or business unit(s).  At this level, the incumbent typically supports multiple portfolios and complex transactions.

KEY DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

Month End Close

• Review project revenue/gross margins & unbilled backlog analysis with the finance/operational leaders for month end review.
• Prepare the revenue recognition entries (using percentage of completion revenue recognition) with supporting
  documents/calculations as required.
• Conduct project financial close out and reconciliation.
• Record journal entries, and maintain and reconcile general ledger to the job cost and other sub ledgers.
• Answering internal and external financial inquiries as it relates to the specific client account.
• Perform timely month end close and ensure recording all pertinent transactions including project /labour / various monthly accruals.
• Ensure / investigate Accounts Receivable collection, and explanation for overdue balances.
• Prepare monthly reports for specific client accounts.

Financial Planning & Analysis Support

• Conduct detailed profitability analysis of variances between planned, forecasted, and actual figures
• Assistance in conducting accurate and complete forecasting of revenue and margins by project
• Provide support for process improvement initiatives
• Provide support for job costing and pricing
• Prepare other ad hoc reports for management as required
• Understand GAAP requirements, particularly around revenue recognition
• Understand basic interactions between financial systems related to the portfolio supported

KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS REQUIRED

• 3-6 years of progressive experience in public accounting or industry roles
• University graduation or professional certification (e.g. P. Eng, CMA, CGA or equivalent courses)
• Ability to communicate basic accounting principles to support procedures and to explain financial results within the team and to internal customers.
• Ability to complete and resolve assigned complex account reconciliation which sees the highest transaction volume or deal with multiple portfolios or business units.
• Ability to reconcile and resolve discrepancies between general ledger and sub ledger.
• Ability to identify and provide recommendations for issues and process improvement opportunities at account and business unit level following GAAP procedures.
• In-depth understanding of audit requirements within scope of responsibility.
• Ability to provide input to process documentations and business cases; write variance explanations, summaries of findings and recommendations.
• Advanced level knowledge of current accounting systems and MS Office suite of software
• Understanding of more complex accounting issues like revenue recognition (% completion/project accounting)
• Excellent analytical abilities, including advanced Excel skills to assist with financial modeling (pivot tables, vlookup, etc.)
• Ability to operate in high growth environments with an view of implementing more standard processes and best practices
• Strong process improvement and/or implementation experience
• Detail oriented, self-starter with strong interpersonal, and communication skills
• Proactive and good problem solving skills

• Completed an Accounting designation program (CGA, CMA, CPA)