Job Description
We’re thrilled that you are interested in joining us here at the Amynta Group!
Working closely with the senior Financial Leaders (Director of Finance, Controller and Corporate team), the Senior Financial Analyst will provide support to the team with respect to financial reporting analysis and special projects. This individual will assist with the month-end close, perform financial analyses to understand results and assist with decision making, and assist with the annual budget process. This role incorporates a combination of financial reporting, financial analysis, and special projects to ensure that corporate business objectives and financial results are met.
Essential Functions:
Prepare accurate and timely financial reporting for the Company. Reconcile and analyze monthly balance sheet, income statements, financial position, cash flow forecasts and budgets
Maintain a system of accounting records and a comprehensive set of internal controls designed to mitigate risk
Perform account analysis, reconciliations and documentation necessary for the maintenance of the general ledger accounts, including both balance sheet and profit and loss statement accounts. Reviews, verifies and analyzes any deviations and trends against budget, prior months, and prior year's activity.
Review monthly, quarterly and annual reporting and make recommendations using high-level quantitative skills/tools to ensure that senior leadership can draw accurate conclusions
Develop, monitor and interpret key operating metrics and trends; effectively communicate key business insights to management and business partners
Assist with the corporate budgeting process including updating forecasts and maintaining projection models. Review actual versus forecast and communicate with operational business leaders to provide financial insight into performance and variance analysis
Assist with external auditors and prepare reports for financial institutions, as required, including overseeing any auditing conducted by third parties to ensure effective resolution and swift closure of auditing activities
Enhance the accuracy of the company’s reported financial results and ensure that reported results comply with GAAP.
Train and develop a team of junior staff within the accounting team
Completes project work as required and participates in all reasonable work activities as may be deemed suitable and assigned by management
Minimum Qualifications:
University degree in Business/Accounting, with professional accounting designation (CA, CMA, CGA)
Bilingual English and French is an asset
5+ years of progressive management experience with knowledge of all aspects of corporate accounting and financial management
Experience with US GAAP is strongly recommended
Expert ability to work under demanding time constraints and production goals.
Ability to analyze data and present recommendations based on outcomes of analysis.
Ability to provide leadership, mentoring and coaching to subordinate team members including conducting development and performance discussions.
Ability to resolve complex issues and problems and present resolutions to higher-level colleagues as needed.
Ability to prepare and effectively present information in one-on-one and group situations to management and employees.
Proficient ability to problem solve especially in new situations or where there is limited history or information.
Expert project planning skills, including the ability to organize, prioritize and control job responsibilities in order to meet deadlines in an environment with overlapping and potentially conflicting priorities.
Strong preference for candidates who have worked in an entrepreneurial, high growth environment in a privately held business. Demonstrated ability to “roll up the sleeves” and work with the team in a hands on capacity
Advanced computer skills (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint) and knowledge of ERP accounting systems. Prior exposure to Microsoft NAV would be an asset
Ability to hold a strong right hand to general management, and knows when to raise issues and concerns appropriately
Personal Attributes
Attention to detail and a high degree of accuracy
Excellent communication and organizational skills with the ability to quickly build credibility, rapport and relationships at multiple levels of the organization
A team player and consensus builder
The Amynta Group (the “Company”) is committed to a policy of Equal Employment Opportunity and will not discriminate against an applicant or employee on the basis of any ground of discrimination protected by applicable human rights legislation. The information collected is solely used to determine suitability for employment, verify identity and maintain employment statistics on applicants.
Applicants with disabilities may be entitled to reasonable accommodation throughout the recruitment process in accordance with applicable human rights and accessibility legislation. A reasonable accommodation is an adjustment to processes, procedures, methods of conveying information and/or the physical environment, which may include the provision of additional support, in order to remove barriers a candidate may face during recruitment such that each candidate has an equal employment opportunity. The Company will accommodate a candidate to the point of undue hardship. Please inform the Company's personnel representative if you require any accommodation in the application process.
Working closely with the senior Financial Leaders (Director of Finance, Controller and Corporate team), the Senior Financial Analyst will provide support to the team with respect to financial reporting analysis and special projects. This individual will assist with the month-end close, perform financial analyses to understand results and assist with decision making, and assist with the annual budget process. This role incorporates a combination of financial reporting, financial analysis, and special projects to ensure that corporate business objectives and financial results are met.
Essential Functions:
Prepare accurate and timely financial reporting for the Company. Reconcile and analyze monthly balance sheet, income statements, financial position, cash flow forecasts and budgets
Maintain a system of accounting records and a comprehensive set of internal controls designed to mitigate risk
Perform account analysis, reconciliations and documentation necessary for the maintenance of the general ledger accounts, including both balance sheet and profit and loss statement accounts. Reviews, verifies and analyzes any deviations and trends against budget, prior months, and prior year's activity.
Review monthly, quarterly and annual reporting and make recommendations using high-level quantitative skills/tools to ensure that senior leadership can draw accurate conclusions
Develop, monitor and interpret key operating metrics and trends; effectively communicate key business insights to management and business partners
Assist with the corporate budgeting process including updating forecasts and maintaining projection models. Review actual versus forecast and communicate with operational business leaders to provide financial insight into performance and variance analysis
Assist with external auditors and prepare reports for financial institutions, as required, including overseeing any auditing conducted by third parties to ensure effective resolution and swift closure of auditing activities
Enhance the accuracy of the company’s reported financial results and ensure that reported results comply with GAAP.
Train and develop a team of junior staff within the accounting team
Completes project work as required and participates in all reasonable work activities as may be deemed suitable and assigned by management
Minimum Qualifications:
University degree in Business/Accounting, with professional accounting designation (CA, CMA, CGA)
Bilingual English and French is an asset
5+ years of progressive management experience with knowledge of all aspects of corporate accounting and financial management
Experience with US GAAP is strongly recommended
Expert ability to work under demanding time constraints and production goals.
Ability to analyze data and present recommendations based on outcomes of analysis.
Ability to provide leadership, mentoring and coaching to subordinate team members including conducting development and performance discussions.
Ability to resolve complex issues and problems and present resolutions to higher-level colleagues as needed.
Ability to prepare and effectively present information in one-on-one and group situations to management and employees.
Proficient ability to problem solve especially in new situations or where there is limited history or information.
Expert project planning skills, including the ability to organize, prioritize and control job responsibilities in order to meet deadlines in an environment with overlapping and potentially conflicting priorities.
Strong preference for candidates who have worked in an entrepreneurial, high growth environment in a privately held business. Demonstrated ability to “roll up the sleeves” and work with the team in a hands on capacity
Advanced computer skills (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint) and knowledge of ERP accounting systems. Prior exposure to Microsoft NAV would be an asset
Ability to hold a strong right hand to general management, and knows when to raise issues and concerns appropriately
Personal Attributes
Attention to detail and a high degree of accuracy
Excellent communication and organizational skills with the ability to quickly build credibility, rapport and relationships at multiple levels of the organization
A team player and consensus builder
The Amynta Group (the “Company”) is committed to a policy of Equal Employment Opportunity and will not discriminate against an applicant or employee on the basis of any ground of discrimination protected by applicable human rights legislation. The information collected is solely used to determine suitability for employment, verify identity and maintain employment statistics on applicants.
Applicants with disabilities may be entitled to reasonable accommodation throughout the recruitment process in accordance with applicable human rights and accessibility legislation. A reasonable accommodation is an adjustment to processes, procedures, methods of conveying information and/or the physical environment, which may include the provision of additional support, in order to remove barriers a candidate may face during recruitment such that each candidate has an equal employment opportunity. The Company will accommodate a candidate to the point of undue hardship. Please inform the Company's personnel representative if you require any accommodation in the application process.
💡 Quick Summary
Seeking a career-building opportunity? The Intermediate Accountant position is now open for candidates interested in the Accountant Jobs sector. This role in Toronto offers a professional environment and growth potential.
Requirement Snapshot: Candidates should possess basic communication skills, a proactive attitude, and the ability to work in a team. Experience in Accountant Jobs is a plus.