Financial Analyst - US HVT Operations

Description

• Analyze trends and data used in preparing forecasts of expenses and cash flows for the division
• Review and investigate general ledger information and provide appropriate charge numbers
• Prepare costing and billing analysis for CEO department manager presentations.
• Apply appropriate revenue recognition to the projects
• Assist in financial presentations for Kinectrics AES.
• Prepare and coordinate budgets, business plans and forecasts
• Coordinate finance activities for month end, year-end, etc.
• Act as backup support for other business analysts for vacation, illness etc.
• Be the SAP business process owner for the PS (Project Systems) module
• Support the KAES High Voltage Testing Business Unit's financial operations by providing timely and accurate reporting and business analysis that will be used to better enable the division to grow the profitability of the business line
• Provide both month-to- month financial data and trends and explain financial processes to engineering staff
• Review and analyze financial results and variances from budget for KAES and make suggestions for improvements or cost savings
• Assist in the preparation of business cases for fixed asset acquisitions for KAES

Requirements

• Strong knowledge of Canadian GAAP under ASPE/IFRS and US GAAP
• CPA Designation preferred
• A four-year university education or equivalent in business, finance, accounting, plus further concentrated studies in related areas
• Requires knowledge of business systems, controls and reporting systems
• Excellent written and oral communication and interpersonal skills
• Requires a strong knowledge of accounting, finance and economics
• Ability to handle multiple priorities with attention to detail and an ability to work independently
• A period of at least 5 - 7 years relevant work experience
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, with advanced skills in Microsoft Excel
• Advanced knowledge/experience working with SAP is required (PS, SD, FICO)
• High degree of attention to detail and ability to self-check work required.
• Must be legally authorized to work permanently in the U.S. without visa sponsorship now or in the future.
• Requires experience in budgeting, accounting policies and procedures, systems and costing
• A minimum of 5-7 years of experience at a senior level in an accounting department.
• Proven ability to respond within short time constraints and meet deadlines, while maintaining accuracy

Benefits

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance