Financial Analyst - Corporate Reporting

Job Posting Title
Financial Analyst - Corporate Reporting
Job Category
Financial Planning & Analysis
Language Requirements
Bilingual / Bilingue
In the event a qualified bilingual candidate is not found, a qualified unilingual candidate will be considered. / Dans l'éventualité où un candidat bilingue qualifié n'est pas disponible, un candidat unilingue qualifié sera considéré.
Flexible Work Agreement Type
Posting End Date
2024-02-21
Job Grade
FI-2
Pay Range
$90,084 - $117,921
Job Summary
The Financial Analyst is responsible for the Company's external consolidated financial statements and management discussion and analysis (MD&A). This position is also responsible for consolidation of the annual budget including a multi-year financial plan and forecast along with assisting in preparation of reports to senior management and the Board of Directors. The Financial Analyst oversees the day-to-day accounting for assigned corporate-level accounts/transactions, makes decisions on how to display and explain financial results and is responsible to identify trouble spots and follow up on trends or issues that will be of concern to senior management. This position is responsible for maintaining the Company's financial accounting policies and for ensuring that the financial reports are in compliance with generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP), Canadian Securities Administrators (CSA) disclosure requirements and the Company's financial accounting policies while ensuring compliance with internal controls over financial reporting carried out by the Corporate Reporting group.
Job Description
What NAV CANADA offers you:

• Challenging, team-oriented work environment
• Competitive compensation and flexible benefits
• Defined benefit pension plan
• Opportunities for growth and development
• Flexible work arrangements
• Diverse and inclusive workforce

Key Accountabilities:

• Preparation of external consolidated financial statements and MD&A in compliance with GAAP and CSA requirements, leveraging analysis and information from other Finance groups.
• Assist in the coordination and preparation of journal entries, financial reconciliations and supporting analyses to support internal financial reporting and quarterly review and year-end audit of the Company's financial statements by the external auditors.
• Identify anomalies and deficiencies, develop options, and recommend the implementation of solutions to accounting discrepancies and reconciliations, to ensure stringent financial management and quality assurance and reporting.
• Preparation of budgets and forecasts for assigned corporate-level accounts/transactions and the consolidation of the annual budget, including a multi-year financial plan and forecast. Collaborate with other Finance groups on reports and analysis of the data. Assist in providing senior management and the Board of Directors with accurate, complete and timely consolidated budget and forecast reports.
• Maintain the Company's suite of financial accounting policies and ensure compliance with GAAP. Keep abreast of emerging GAAP and CSA disclosure requirements and provide timely analysis of impacts of relevant changes to senior management and the Board of Directors.
• Coordinate internal and cross-functional project activities related to the application of GAAP and CSA reporting requirements. Partner with key stakeholders across the Company to implement changes to accounting policies. Assist in preparation of regular briefings to senior management and the Board of Directors.
• Identify, research and provide recommendations for accounting treatments for complex accounting transactions that ensure adherence to GAAP and the Company's policies. This includes providing advice and support to departments as well as other Financial Analysts and Finance groups on accounting or reporting related inquiries.
• Responsible for the day-to-day management of the financial disclosure management tool including recommending enhancements and participating in testing when upgrades or enhancements are implemented.
• Collaborate with the Accounting Operations group on the day-to-day management of the financial accounting and budgeting systems (including iPlan and the Financial Statement model) including recommending enhancements and participating in testing when upgrades or enhancements are implemented and identifying impacts on related financial systems and reports.
• Provide additional support including ad hoc analysis to the Corporate Controller and Directors of Finance as delegated by the Manager, Corporate Reporting.

Job Requirements
Education:

• University degree
• Chartered Professional Accountant designation

Experience:

• Minimum five years progressive experience in financial accounting and analysis

Knowledge :

• Strong knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and Canadian Securities Administrators (CSA) disclosure requirements
• Strong knowledge of internal controls over financial reporting
• Good knowledge of computer-based accounting and office management systems and applications
• Good knowledge of NAV CANADA's operations and activities
• Practical knowledge of human and financial resource management

Abilities :

• Strong analytical skills
• Skills in writing financial statements, MD&A and business reports
• Presentation skills, to present reports and findings at meetings
• Effective communication skills are required to provide functional guidance to co-workers and manage relationship with external auditor
• Superior listening skills are required to understand changing needs for information
• Strong organization and planning skills

Personal Suitability :

• Detail oriented and quality focused.
• Significant time management skills.
• A collaborative mindset and strong relationship management skills.
• Able to work effectively both alone and in a team environment.

Working conditions
This position is based at Ottawa Head Office but may be eligible for a flexible work arrangement.
NAV CANADA is committed to building a skilled, diverse workforce reflective of Canadian society. If you do not believe that you match every job requirement listed on this job posting, we still encourage you to apply. NAV CANADA encourages a culture of learning and growth, and recognizes that although some technical skills are mandatory, many others can be taught.
Our Company strives to create an inclusive and barrier-free selection process and work environment. If you require accommodations during this competition process, please ensure that you inform the interview coordinator or hiring manager of any accommodation measures you may require. NAV CANADA will provide accommodations throughout the recruitment and selection process to applicants with disabilities as required.
The successful candidate must meet the security requirement of the position and be legally able to work in Canada.
At NAV CANADA, safety is our priority. We require pre-employment drug screening for all candidates offered positions designated as safety sensitive in accordance with NAV CANADA's Drug and Alcohol policy.
We thank all applicants for their interest; only those selected for an interview will be contacted.