Senior Financial Analyst

Join the ranks of Stikeman Elliott, one of the most distinguished and respected corporate law firms in Canada. Our Toronto office is located in the heart of the financial district, with prime access to public transit, makes it ideal for commuters. Voted one of the Best Employers in Canada for 15 years, Stikeman Elliott is always seeking to recruit the best and the brightest talent.

The Senior Financial Analyst will be responsible for providing accounting, financial and analytical support with a focus on the preparation of financial reports, analysis, assisting with budgeting, forecast, year-end and reporting system activities for management.

Hours of Work: Monday to Friday, 9:00am – 5:00pm.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Prepare, analyze and distribute monthly, quarterly and annual management reporting & KPIs
• Prepare budget and forecast models, analysis and management reporting
• Prepare financial presentations and supporting analysis on financial reports
• Translate business requirements into new reporting requirements, presenting options and data supported recommendations
• Prepare year-end audit schedules and liaise with auditors as required
• Support year end closing process by preparing supporting items, documentation and analysis
• Identify opportunities to enhance efficiency and accuracy for reporting, analytics and business processes
• Prepare and maintain process documentation for all related functions
• Act as secondary support for general accounting, banking, wire review & approval
• Support and provide backup for cash flow analysis and tracking
• Support ad-hoc requests, special analytics, and financial reporting
• Support planning, testing & analytics for new reporting platforms
• May perform other duties as assigned within the nature and level of the job

Skills and Abilities:

• Strong verbal, written communication and presentation skills
• Must possess strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Ability to collaborate within a team as well as work independently
• Strong self-management skills with the ability to prioritize and balance project work with day-to-day activities to meet strict deadlines
• Strong attention to detail, and use of error-detection methods
• Strong understanding of accounting principles

Knowledge and Experience:

• 5+ years experience in accounting/budgeting/forecasting/analytical & reporting
• Bachelor’s degree in Finance or Accounting
• Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA) designation is required
• Expert level proficiency with Microsoft Excel, Word, and Power Point including formulas, pivot tables and macros (VBA)
• SQL and PowerQuery experience is strongly preferred
• Experience with report writing, and business intelligence platforms is an asset
• Knowledge of Aderant (CMS) accounting system is an asset

Please Note: Our firm has a COVID-19 Vaccination Policy which requires all firm members to be fully vaccinated with a Health Canada approved COVID-19 vaccine. You will not be asked to disclose your vaccination status during the interview process. If you are offered employment, you will find a vaccination clause in your offer of employment providing that prior to commencing any employment with the Firm, you must be fully vaccinated for COVID-19 and provide proof of a Health Canada approved COVID-19 vaccination. The Firm will make reasonable accommodation efforts if you cannot be vaccinated due to medical, religious, or other grounds to the extent protected by applicable human rights legislation.

Stikeman Elliott is committed to accommodating people with disabilities as part of our hiring process. If you have special requirements, please advise Human Resources during the recruitment process.