Senior Financial Analyst

Job summary

The Senior Financial Analyst will manage day-to-day accounting operations, including month-end and year-end closes, budgeting, and financial reporting. They will also lead the finance team, oversee internal controls, and provide analytical support to cross-functional departments.

Job details

About Gunnebo Canada Gunnebo Canada is a leading provider of integrated security solutions, protecting people, property, and assets across the country. With a national network of branches and a strong reputation for service excellence, we support customers across a wide range of industries. The Opportunity We are looking for a hands-on, detail-oriented Senior Financial Analyst who can balance day-to-day accounting responsibilities with process improvement and business partnership. The successful candidate will be comfortable working independently, leading a team, solving problems, and providing accurate financial information to support business decisions. The Senior Financial Analyst will work closely with the VP of Finance and cross-functional teams to ensure financial accuracy, strong internal controls, effective processes, and timely financial reporting. Key Responsibilities Manage the day-to-day operations of the Accounting and Finance function. Lead the monthly and year-end close process, including reconciliations, journal entries, accruals, supporting schedules, and closing Sage for the reporting period. Support annual budgeting, forecasting, financial analysis, and reporting. Oversee accounts payable, vendor setup, payment approvals, and payment controls. Coordinate and support external, internal, and tax audits, including preparation of schedules and supporting documentation. Manage sales tax and real property tax matters, including government assessments and audits. Oversee inventory accounting, costing, controls, reconciliations, and year-end inventory counts. Manage the calculation and review of employee commissions and bonuses, ensuring accuracy and compliance with approved compensation plans. Manage and maintain Sage ERP financial data, including pricing, master data, system records, fields, and configurations. Work with external tax advisors to support the preparation and filing of the corporate T2 income tax return. Lead, train, and support Finance team members while driving process improvements and efficiencies. Provide financial and accounting support to other departments, including financial analysis, reporting, budgeting, and system support. Maintain strong financial controls and ensure accurate and timely financial information. Degree or diploma in Accounting, Finance, Business, or a related field. 5+ years of progressive accounting and finance experience. Experience managing or supervising Finance/Accounting team members. Strong knowledge of full-cycle accounting and month-end/year-end close processes. Experience with budgeting, forecasting, audits, tax, inventory accounting, and financial controls. Strong Excel and financial analysis skills. Experience with Sage ERP and Power BI is highly preferred. Strong organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills. Excellent attention to detail and ability to meet deadlines. Strong communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to work effectively across departments. Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment. CPA designation or progress toward a CPA designation is an asset. Competitive compensation Comprehensive health and dental benefits RRSP matching Paid vacation Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Ongoing training and professional development - Tuition Reimbursement Gunnebo Canada is an equal opportunity employer. Gunnebo provides accommodations for employees with disabilities. If you require accommodation during the recruitment process, please contact our HR Department so that appropriate arrangements can be made.

What you’ll do

The Senior Financial Analyst will manage day-to-day accounting operations, including month-end and year-end closes, budgeting, and financial reporting. They will also lead the finance team, oversee internal controls, and provide analytical support to cross-functional departments.

Requirements

Candidates must have a degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business and at least 5 years of progressive accounting experience. Proficiency in full-cycle accounting, financial analysis, and ERP systems is required, with a CPA designation considered an asset.

Benefits

• Health insurance • Dental benefits • RRSP matching • Paid vacation • Employee Assistance Program • Tuition reimbursement

Listed skills

• Power BI · Preferred
• Budgeting · Preferred
• Financial Reporting · Preferred
• Microsoft Excel · Preferred
• Communication · Preferred
• Team Leadership · Preferred
• Financial analysis · Preferred
• Process Improvement · Preferred
• Forecasting · Preferred

Other relevant skills

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• Full-cycle accounting
• Financial analysis
• Budgeting
• Forecasting
• Internal controls
• Sage ERP
• Power BI
• Tax compliance
• Inventory accounting
• Financial reporting
• Team leadership
• Process improvement
• Reconciliations
• Audit support
• Excel
• Communication
• Inventory Accounting
• Full Cycle Accounting
• Financial Controls
• Security Solutions
• Ability To Meet Deadlines
• Business Decisions
• Accounts Payable
• Accounting
• Accruals
• Auditing
• Internal Controls
• Calculations
• Certified Public Accountant
• Employee Assistance Programs
• Finance
• Income Tax
• Financial Analysis
• Financial Data
• Financial Statements
• Sales Tax
• Interpersonal Communications
• Problem Solving
• Operations
• Real Property
• System Support
• Process Improvement
• T2 Tax Return (Corporation Income Tax Return)
• Filing
• Detail Oriented

Job areas

• Finance & Accounting
• Management & Leadership
• Security & Safety
• Financial Analyst
• Financial Analyst (General)
• Financial Analysts
• Financial and Investment Analysts