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The Supervisor, Payroll Services will report to and work closely with the Manager, Payroll Services. This position, in the performance of the responsibilities, will directly supervise and provide front line leadership to the Payroll team. This responsibility will include training of new or junior staff and troubleshooting issues. In the absence of the Manager, this position will be responsible for providing full scope back-up. In addition this position will coordinate the review of work, provide coaching to the team and work collaboratively with a wide range of internal and external stakeholders to identify process efficiencies and maximize productivity. The position will consider and maintain a focus on continuous improvements and opportunities within the Payroll area as well as assist with system and tax upgrades and updates as necessary.

Posting End Date: 2024/08/20 by 4:30pm

Responsibilities:

• Oversee and coordinate the timely and accurate completion of payroll
• Provide leadership and training of new and existing Payroll staff
• Develop and deliver training to City staff on preparing and executing payments for payroll
• Provide training for PeopleSoft Self Services users and department administrators
• Maintain and update payroll records and master files in the HRIS PeopleSoft System while ensuring accuracy and completeness
• Oversee bi-weekly and monthly payroll within established deadlines
• Update, review and investigate absence entries and balances in the Absence Management module
• Balance and remit all benefit premiums for active and retired billings on a monthly basis
• Ensure general ledger is updated in a timely manner
• Assist Manager, Payroll Services with all year end reconciliations and TA processes, year-end filing of pension information and annual increases and retro processes
• Provide assistance to the department on related special projects
• Other duties as assigned

Requirements:

• Knowledge typically associated with the completion of a three (3) year Diploma in Business Administration, plus five (5) years’ of recent experience with a computerized Payroll and Time Attendance system in a municipal environment, two (2) years’ working in a supervisory capacity
• Payroll Compliance Professional (PCP) certification and Payroll Leadership Professional (PLP) is required
• Creative and innovative approach to reviewing business processes and service level standards to ensure efficient customer focused service delivery with a commitment to continuous improvement. LEAN training is considered an asset
• Advanced technical abilities using relevant software applications including MS Office, PeopleSoft Financial and PeopleSoft HR
• Ability to interpret and apply accounting principles, government regulations/legislation and company policies and procedures
• Interpret, analyze and synthesize financial data, provide relevant information to make decisions where appropriate or provide concise, logical and well-supported recommendations to stakeholders
• Advanced ability to comprehend numerical data, interpret meanings and identify corporate impact and related opportunities
• Ability to research and interpret information by using various sources (Municipal Act, City By-laws, other municipalities, etc.) to prepare meaningful reports, documents or responses to inquiries from various City departments, Council and external stakeholders
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills and is able to interact daily with a variety of City staff at different levels in the organization

This position is eligible for hybrid work.

As a condition of employment, the City of Oshawa will require successful candidates to undergo a Criminal Records and Judicial Matters Check.

Please be advised that position location as noted is at the time of posting and is subject to change, as required due to operational needs.

The Senior Financial Analyst provides complex transactional support for a process within a full accounting cycle and is knowledgeable in the full transactional details and accounting cycle and can effectively review all transactions within the portfolio and can communicate recommendations to senior stakeholders. Provides analysis, takes leads and makes recommendations for areas such as planning, forecasting, reporting, audit and process improvements. 

This role will work in collaboration with all key BGIS departments to ensure full support of all activities and play a key role in our INTEGRATED approach to operating buildings.   

Opportunities for Development:   

At BGIS we are committed to the development of our people – offering them opportunities to learn and grow into various roles.  Success in the role offers Team Members the opportunity to explore various roles – some include:  

• Finance roles for different industry workstreams
• On account operations leadership roles in both Facility Management and Project Management

KEY DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES 

Safety Ownership and Regulatory Compliance: 

• Comply with all internal and external requirements including but not limited to environmental, health and safety, fire protection and mandated by BGIS Health Safety and Environment Teams and enforced by law. 

Accounting  

• Complex transactional support for a process within an accounting cycle 
• Completes and resolves assigned complex or high volume account reconciliations  
• Identifies and resolves complex transactional accounting discrepancies.  Recommends solutions for accounting discrepancies and seeks involvement of management, where required 

Accounting Policy 

• Understand GAAP requirements relevant to the financial cycle or portfolio supported 

Audit Support and Controls 

• Intermediate understanding of internal/Client control requirements and seek guidance on complex areas. In addition to ensuring compliance. 
• Maintains accurate and complete records for audits 
• Gathers audit support data upon request 
• Liaises with auditors to review audit support 

Financial Systems 

• Intermediate level knowledge of current accounting systems and MS Office suite of software 
• Intermediate understanding and ability to document the transactional and financial data flows between relevant financial systems 
• Able to work with IT and operational teams on intermediate and more complex system setups, as well as recommend technology improvements related to Finance 

Planning/Forecasting 

• Prepares more complex forecasts (internal and external) with the appropriate back-up (including assumptions and calculations)  
• Responsible for partnering with stakeholders in preparation of forecasts   

Analysis 

• Prepares in-depth financial analysis (recurring and ad-hoc) and makes recommendations to internal and external stakeholders 

Reporting 

• Preparation and/or review of internal/external reports  
• Presenting reports to stakeholders 
• Prepares intermediate business cases 

Scope/Complexity 

• Single, high volume or multiple, low volume portfolios 
• With complex transactions 
• Some understanding of the broader portfolio 

Interaction with Stakeholder  

• Increased Stakeholder interaction  
• Consults with Manager for significant issues with recommendations 
• Generate transactional data and more complex analysis to support operational decision making, with recommendations 

Financial Management/Contract Interpretation 

• Strong understanding of financial obligations of portfolio and ability to investigate and interpret on areas as required. 
• Ensures portfolio deliverables of a financial nature are met in a timely and efficient manner 
• Monitors forecasted annual performance and recommends/assists in action plan 
• Seeks guidance on contract/portfolio financial terms and conditions for assigned accounts 

Process Adherence / Implementation 

• Understand complex business processes and ensures compliance and ensures appropriate documentation 
• Conducts root cause analysis on process gaps. Recommends major process improvements within assigned portfolio 
• Prepares draft policies and procedures 

Problem Solving 

• Identification of basic issues or discrepancies  

Technical and Business Knowledge 

• Has gained an intermediate level of understanding of the industry and business which they support.  Can answer basic questions regarding the general business. 
• Has cultivated relationships with operational counterparts and has earned trust as a business partner. 

KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS

• College/University graduation and CPA designation and 3-5 years of demonstrated experience
• Ability to communicate 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

Licenses and/or Professional Accreditation

• Certified Professional Accountant (CPA)

The Financial Shared Representative is responsible for accurate and timely processing of accounts payable payments according to established internal procedures

KEY DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

Accounts Payable Processing

• Processes accounts payable payments in accordance to established processes
• Communicates with stakeholders such as suppliers to follow up, clarify information or resolve disputes (i.e. payment not made on time).  Escalates to management, where required
• Liaises with business unit leaders to obtain approval for payments
• Handles scanned documentations with low data recognition and data enters missing data
• Reviews documents for compliance and completeness against established requirements.  Identifies non-compliant items and missing information and obtains information to ensure compliance to established procedures and requirements
• Determines appropriate accounting codes to the documents according to business unit and expense/cost element type
• Performs mathematical calculations – additions, subtractions, multiplication and divisions – to verify for mathematical accuracy.  Identifies errors and liaises with appropriate stakeholder for resolution.  Escalates where required
• Validates accounts payable documentations against supporting documentations to ensure accuracy and completeness.  Identifies and resolves issues and discrepancies in transactional accounting.  Liaises with stakeholders and management for resolution
• Handles validation, matching, coding and approval exceptions.  Liaises with business unit leaders to obtain approval exceptions
• Prepares electronic fund transfers and cheques for payments
• Enters accounts payable transactions into accounting systems

Vendor Set Up Process

• Completes vendor set up requisitions and works with Supply Chain Administration to complete vendor set up

Audit Support

• Files, maintains and retrieves documentations for audit support
• Other duties as assigned

EDUCATION, JOB-RELATED YEARS OF EXPERIENCE & QUALIFICATIONS

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS

• Community college diploma preferably in accounting
• 1 to 3 years of clerical accounting/accounts payable work experience
• Understanding of sales tax rules
• Ability to execute work according to established procedures
• Ability to identify and resolve accounts payable issues and discrepancies
• Ability to perform basic mathematical calculations – addition, subtraction, multiplication and division, along with ability to identify inaccuracies in data
• Ability to process a high volume of data requiring strong attention to detail and accuracy
• Ability to communicate effectively with others for the purpose of data exchange, clarification and dispute resolution
• Ability to exercise judgment
• Proficient with accounting systems, MS Office Excel and other MS Office software applications along with ability to quickly learn other information systems and software applications

Licenses and/or Professional Accreditation

Demonstrates an interest in attaining one or more of:

• Certified Accounts Payable Professional designation from Certified Accounts Payable Association (CAPA)
• Certified General Accounting

The Intermediate Financial Analyst (FA II) provides complex transactional support for a process within an accounting cycle and/or full cycle accounting support for small scope contract(s) or business unit(s).  At this level, the incumbent typically supports multiple portfolios or business units.

KEY DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provides complex transactional support for a process within an accounting cycle and/or full cycle accounting support for small scope contract(s) or business unit(s).
• Completes and resolves assigned account reconciliations.
• Prepares, gathers, consolidates and reports routine data.
• Prepares routine monthly reports.
• Prepares monthly client invoices.
• Prepares and reconciles basic audit working papers.  Maintains accurate and complete records for audits.  Gathers audit support data upon request.  Documentation is reviewed prior to submission.
• Reviews results to determine accrual entries in coordination with internal managers.
• Reconciles month end results for simple contract(s) or business unit(s) for sub ledger reconciliations.
• Prepares bank reconciliations.
• Prepares month end journal entries.
• Reviews and enters time cards.
• Codes and validates expense reports, vendor invoices and procurement cards.
• Enters data to sub ledger systems and direct to G/L.
• Identifies complex and resolves basic transactional accounting discrepancies.  May require management involvement.
• Identifies and recommends process improvement opportunities at an account level following GAAP procedures.
• Prepares memos and provides variance explanations.  Summarizes findings and recommendations.  Provides input to process documentations.

KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS REQUIRED

• Job-Related Experience: 3-5 years or more
• College Diploma or equivalent training (e.g. RPA, CET)
• Ability to identify complex and resolve basic transactional accounting discrepancies
• Ability to identify and recommend process improvement opportunities at an account level following GAAP procedures.
• Ability to communicate basic accounting principles to support procedures and to explain financial results within the team and to internal customers.
• Ability to prepare memos, provide variance explanations and input to process documentations, and write summaries of findings and recommendations.
• Intermediate level knowledge of current accounting systems and MS Office suite of software

Licenses and/or Professional Accreditation

• Partially completed an Accounting designation program (CGA, CMA)

The Intermediate Financial Analyst (FA II) provides complex transactional support for a process within an accounting cycle and/or full cycle accounting support for small scope contract(s) or business unit(s).  At this level, the incumbent typically supports multiple portfolios or business units.

KEY DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provides complex transactional support for a process within an accounting cycle and/or full cycle accounting support for small scope contract(s) or business unit(s).
• Completes and resolves assigned account reconciliations.
• Prepares, gathers, consolidates and reports routine data.
• Prepares routine monthly reports.
• Prepares monthly client invoices.
• Prepares and reconciles basic audit working papers.  Maintains accurate and complete records for audits.  Gathers audit support data upon request.  Documentation is reviewed prior to submission.
• Reviews results to determine accrual entries in coordination with internal managers.
• Reconciles month end results for simple contract(s) or business unit(s) for sub ledger reconciliations.
• Prepares bank reconciliations.
• Prepares month end journal entries.
• Reviews and enters time cards.
• Codes and validates expense reports, vendor invoices and procurement cards.
• Enters data to sub ledger systems and direct to G/L.
• Identifies complex and resolves basic transactional accounting discrepancies.  May require management involvement.
• Identifies and recommends process improvement opportunities at an account level following GAAP procedures.
• Prepares memos and provides variance explanations.  Summarizes findings and recommendations.  Provides input to process documentations.

KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS REQUIRED

• Job-Related Experience: 3-5 years or more
• College Diploma or equivalent training (e.g. RPA, CET)
• Ability to identify complex and resolve basic transactional accounting discrepancies
• Ability to identify and recommend process improvement opportunities at an account level following GAAP procedures.
• Ability to communicate basic accounting principles to support procedures and to explain financial results within the team and to internal customers.
• Ability to prepare memos, provide variance explanations and input to process documentations, and write summaries of findings and recommendations.
• Intermediate level knowledge of current accounting systems and MS Office suite of software

Licenses and/or Professional Accreditation

• Partially completed an Accounting designation program (CGA, CMA)

The Financial Coordinator is accountable for providing transactional support for a process within an accounting cycle. Specific accountabilities include validation and processing of expense reports, p-card logs and time and labour hours.

KEY DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Validates completeness and accuracy of time and labour hours and follows up on missing information to ensure timely processing.
• Reconciles the PCard Log to the PCard Statement, ensures completeness and accuracy, reviews supporting documentation, follows upon on missing information, and ensures proper authorization has been received.
• Pulls supporting documentation as directed by Finance for audit support
• Files processed documents according to the various filing categories within the established time frame
• Sorts, date stamps and distributes incoming mail on a daily basis.
• Other duties as assigned.

FINANCE SPECIFIC SCOPE/DEFINITION

Portfolio Scope/Complexity

• High volume, recurring, routine and basic transactional processing

Complexity of Accounting

• Requires basic understanding of project coordination, purchasing and accounting systems.

Involvement in Full Cycle Accounting

• Transactional support for a process within an accounting cycle (i.e. processing expense reports, p-card logs and time and labour reports)

Preparation of Financial Information

• Gathers data for data processing
• Minimal reporting – i.e.  p-card suspense log, missing time and labour reports, and other ad hoc reporting

Reporting Audience/User of Financial Information

• Internal vertical reporting
• External suppliers

Audit Support

• Files and retrieves documentation for audit support
• Documentation is reviewed prior to submission

Operations vs. Strategic Decisions

• Basic policy adherence decisions

Problem Solving

• Identification of non-compliance items
• Vendor dispute resolution
• Coding discrepancies

Interaction with Client/Management

• Significant interaction with internal operations team
• Interaction with vendors

EDUCATION, JOB-RELATED YEARS OF EXPERIENCE & QUALIFICATIONS

MINIMUM EDUCATION: Community college diploma or equivalent training (e.g. RPA, CET)

JOB-RELATED EXPERIENCE: More than one year up to three years

Knowledge & Skills

• Advanced knowledge of current purchasing and payables accounting systems and MS Office suite of software
• Ability to process high volume data with accuracy
• Ability to communicate clearly with colleagues and vendors for the purpose of data clarification and exchange, and follow up
• Ability to identify non-compliance items (i.e.) insufficient authorization, missing signature
• Ability to make basic policy adherence decisions
• Ability to resolve vendor disputes
• Ability to identify data discrepancies – (i.e.) coding, validation

Licenses and/or Professional Accreditation

• None required
• Demonstrates interest in pursuing a career in Accounting. Explores potential licenses and professional accreditation options

The Financial Shared Representative is responsible for accurate and timely processing of accounts payable payments according to established internal procedures

KEY DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

Accounts Payable Processing

• Processes accounts payable payments in accordance to established processes
• Communicates with stakeholders such as suppliers to follow up, clarify information or resolve disputes (i.e. payment not made on time).  Escalates to management, where required
• Liaises with business unit leaders to obtain approval for payments
• Handles scanned documentations with low data recognition and data enters missing data
• Reviews documents for compliance and completeness against established requirements.  Identifies non-compliant items and missing information and obtains information to ensure compliance to established procedures and requirements
• Determines appropriate accounting codes to the documents according to business unit and expense/cost element type
• Performs mathematical calculations – additions, subtractions, multiplication and divisions – to verify for mathematical accuracy.  Identifies errors and liaises with appropriate stakeholder for resolution.  Escalates where required
• Validates accounts payable documentations against supporting documentations to ensure accuracy and completeness.  Identifies and resolves issues and discrepancies in transactional accounting.  Liaises with stakeholders and management for resolution
• Handles validation, matching, coding and approval exceptions.  Liaises with business unit leaders to obtain approval exceptions
• Prepares electronic fund transfers and cheques for payments
• Enters accounts payable transactions into accounting systems

Vendor Set Up Process

• Completes vendor set up requisitions and works with Supply Chain Administration to complete vendor set up

Audit Support

• Files, maintains and retrieves documentations for audit support
• Other duties as assigned

EDUCATION, JOB-RELATED YEARS OF EXPERIENCE & QUALIFICATIONS

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS

• Community college diploma preferably in accounting
• 1 to 3 years of clerical accounting/accounts payable work experience
• Understanding of sales tax rules
• Ability to execute work according to established procedures
• Ability to identify and resolve accounts payable issues and discrepancies
• Ability to perform basic mathematical calculations – addition, subtraction, multiplication and division, along with ability to identify inaccuracies in data
• Ability to process a high volume of data requiring strong attention to detail and accuracy
• Ability to communicate effectively with others for the purpose of data exchange, clarification and dispute resolution
• Ability to exercise judgment
• Proficient with accounting systems, MS Office Excel and other MS Office software applications along with ability to quickly learn other information systems and software applications

Licenses and/or Professional Accreditation

Demonstrates an interest in attaining one or more of:

• Certified Accounts Payable Professional designation from Certified Accounts Payable Association (CAPA)
• Certified General Accounting

The Intermediate Financial Analyst (FA II) provides complex transactional support for a process within an accounting cycle and/or full cycle accounting support. Understands the impact of transactions on financial results and can be proactive to recommend necessary actions and can communicate with stakeholder about transactions, processes and analysis. Provides analysis for areas such as planning, forecasting, reporting and audit and process improvements.
 

KEY DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES 
 

Treasury Management

• Supporting in opening and closing bank accounts.
• Updating and documenting user access and privileges for each online banking platform.
• Coordinating surety bonds and letters of credit on an ad hoc basis.
• Setting up transactions within each online banking platform on an ad hoc basis.

Accounting

• Intermediate transactional support for a process within an accounting cycle.
• Ability to complete and resolve assigned intermediate account reconciliations independently.
• Identifies complex issues and resolves basic transactional accounting discrepancies.

Accounting Policy

• Understand GAAP requirements relevant to the financial cycle or portfolio supported.

Audit Support and Controls

• Intermediate understanding of internal/client control requirements.
• Maintains accurate and complete records for audits.
• Gathers audit support data upon request.

Financial Systems

• Intermediate level knowledge of current accounting systems and MS Office suite of software.
• Basic understanding and ability to document the transactional and financial data flows between relevant financial systems.
• Able to work with IT and operational teams on intermediate system setups.

Planning / Forecasting

• Prepares standard forecasts (internal and external) with the appropriate back-up (including assumptions and calculations).
• Responsible for partnering with internal stakeholders in preparation of standard forecasts.

Analysis

• Prepares in-depth financial analysis (recurring and ad-hoc) and makes recommendations to Internal Stakeholders.

Reporting

• Preparation of internal reports.
• Provide input and support for external reports.
• Prepares basic business cases and provides input to intermediate business cases.

Scope/Complexity

• Single, high volume or multiple, low volume portfolios.
• With some complex transactions.

Interaction with Stakeholder

• Some Stakeholder interaction with transactional level data and for the purpose of Stakeholder reporting.
• Generate transactional data and ad-hoc analysis to support operational decision making, with recommendations.

Financial Management / Contract Interpretation

• Basic understanding of financial obligations of portfolio.
• Ensures delivery of contract/portfolio deliverables of a financial nature in a timely and efficient manner, in areas of less complexity.
• Supports the monitoring of performance and assists in action plans.
• Seeks guidance on contract/portfolio financial terms and conditions for assigned accounts.

Process Adherence / Implementation

• Understand intermediate business processes and ensures compliance and ensures appropriate documentation.
• Can identify and escalate gaps.

Problem Solving

• Identification of basic issues or discrepancies.

Technical and Business Knowledge

• Has gleaned a basic understanding of the industry and business which they support.
• Has established professional working relationships with operational counterparts in support of transactional processes.

KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS

• Ability to identify complex and resolve basic transactional accounting discrepancies.
• College/University graduation or professional certification (e.g., CPA, CMA, CGA or equivalent courses).
• Minimum of 3-5 years of work-related experience.
• Ability to identify and recommend process improvement opportunities at an account level following GAAP procedures.
• Ability to communicate basic accounting principles to support procedures and to explain financial results within the team and to internal customers.
• Ability to prepare memos, provide variance explanations and input to process documentations, and write summaries of findings and recommendations.
• Intermediate level knowledge of current accounting systems and MS Office suite of software.

Licenses and/or Professional Accreditation

• Registered in an Accounting designation program (CGA, CMA).

BGIS is an equal opportunity employer and we welcome you to apply for a position with us! If you require accommodation during the recruitment process, please contact us at askHR. Upon request for accommodation, we will consult with the applicant in question and provide, or arrange for the provision of, a suitable accommodation in a manner that takes into account the applicant’s accessibility needs due to disability.

The Accounting/Reporting Analyst provides complex transactional support for financial and operational processes within a full accounting cycle, while being a pivotal financial resource to all business units and stakeholders.

KEY DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

Analysis and Reporting

• Works closely with the project delivery and property management teams to compile and analyze data for budgets, forecasts and ad hoc reporting to support the contract
• Works with very large data sets to create reports and identify trends and leading indicator analysis
• Prepares and maintains accurate and complete records for audits
• Prepares memos and provides variance explanations, summarizes findings and recommendations

Accounting

• Performs reconciliation of the Purchase Order (PO) process for the portfolio to ensure full compliance
• Validates accurate costing code and process Business Expenses for payment
• Reviews and approves project budgets and client work authorizations for accuracy and ensure timely completion
• Researches outstanding balances on invoices and statements
• Prepares and distributes monthly invoices and billing file preparation
• Compiles and posts month end entries
• Sets up Accounts Receivable and Receipts Journal Voucher and upload to internal system
• Prepares spreadsheet for monthly A/R revenues and receipts and enter into system
• Updates Billing Report with Current YTD information
• Other tasks and duties as required

KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS

• More than one year, up to three years of job related experience
• Undergraduate University degree in Accounting, Computer Science, MIS or Finance
• High level proficiency with Microsoft Excel
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Excellent problem solving and troubleshooting skills
• Strong data analysis and interpretation skills

Licenses and/or Professional Accreditation

• Professional Designation of CPA would be desirable

At BGIS we believe that diversity and inclusion is a key business driver, such that we never lose sight of its importance as it is woven into the fabric of our organization. We are committed to maintaining a barrier-free recruitment process by providing equal employment opportunities through recruiting and retention of individuals of all backgrounds. We recognize that promoting diversity is an essential component of our continuing pursuit for organizational success!

The Reporting Analyst is responsible preparing business reports to assist with enabling decision makers in making well-informed business decisions.

KEY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Responsible for data integrity within information management systems.
• Compiles and maintains large volume of Project Management data within information management systems to support various reporting, benchmarking and analytical requirements. 
• Generates and compiles data from multiple data sources using various business intelligence tools and information management systems.
• Prepares various reports including but not limited to performance reports and scorecard reports to assist with business communication and decision making.
• Performs calculations and analysis to fulfill requirements including but not limited to performance reporting, occupancy cost allocation and chargeback, budget to spend variance reporting.
• Other duties as assigned.

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS

• Community college diploma or equivalent training (e.g. RPA, CET).
• More than one year up to three years of job-related experience.
• Data Management - Ability to process large amounts of data in an organized manner. Able to leverage insights and opportunities from data and metrics to build strategies and make recommendations.
• Knowledge of trends in technology relating to software applications, such as Database tools, Power BI, Access, MS office tools, Tableau, SQL, Python, and others is considered an asset.
• Comfort Around Higher Management - can deal comfortably with more senior managers; can present to more senior managers without undue tension and nervousness; can determine the best way to get things done with them by talking their language and responding to their needs; can craft approaches likely to be seen as appropriate and positive.
• French is considered an Asset.
• Able to manage multiple projects and priorities.
• Very strong attention to detail.
• Strong data analysis and interpretation skills.
• Computer proficiency in relational databases, reporting tools, MS Office including MS Access and MS Excel, with ability to learn new information management systems quickly.
• Excellent written and oral communication including ability to communicate with users with various technical backgrounds.
• Technical Learning; Picks up on technical things quickly; can learn new skills and knowledge; is good at learning new industry, company, product, or technical knowledge; does well in technical courses and seminars.
• Familiarity with the development lifecycle and related change management concepts.
• Knowledge in CRM, D365, PowerApps, PowerAutomate is considered an asset.

Licenses and/or Professional Accreditation

• None required.

BGIS is an equal opportunity employer and we welcome you to apply for a position with us! If you require accommodation during the recruitment process, please contact us at askHR. Upon request for accommodation, we will consult with the applicant in question and provide, or arrange for the provision of, a suitable accommodation in a manner that takes into account the applicant’s accessibility needs due to disability.

SUMMARY

The Senior Financial Analyst 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)