Senior Financial Analyst - Financial Reporting

Silfab Solar • Full-time • Mississauga, Ontario • 1w ago

Company Description

Our purpose is to make a difference in the world by reducing carbon emissions and improving access to clean energy with every module we make.

Silfab Solar is the leading automated solar panel manufacturing facility in North America. We are an international leader in the development, manufacturing, distribution, and innovation of high efficiency PV modules, operating with Just-In-Time manufacturing and leveraging over 40 years of solar experience. Our multiple state of the art facilities, utilize advanced manufacturing technology to produce solar modules with superior performance and reliability specifically designed for the North American market.

At Silfab Solar, our team members have been actively shaping sustainable solutions since its inception and we are looking to grow our team of 700+ experts who are dedicated to our mission and to evolving technology for the next generation of solar products.

Together we can create a brighter, cleaner future for generations to come.

Job Description

Position Summary:

The Senior Financial Analyst is responsible for assisting the fiscal year-end audit, preparation of quarterly and yearly external financial statements, supporting various ad-hoc activities and supporting the Manager of Financial Reporting. Strong organizational and communication skills are needed.

Responsibilities

Assist with the direct implementation of IFRS, research issues with respect to specific strategies/transactions and provide alternatives and recommendations on related accounting policies and compliance. The proposed recommendations should consider the impact on the Company and business line results in order to change business behaviour and practices, if necessary. ·
Create and maintain accounting policies and implementation guidelines as part of the Company’s internal controls over financial reporting, including training of users and implications of the new policies. ·
Interaction with other departments of the Company to communicate and establish their respective roles and responsibilities in implementing the requirements of accounting policies and standards. Review and provide recommendations on the appropriate accounting for proposed transactions that are specialized. The analysis of these transactions will normally require well-documented summaries of the relevant transaction terms, accounting alternatives, and a basis for recommendations. ·
Assist in the preparation of external reporting documents such as the financial statements, MD&A, and other disclosure documents.
Actively participate in the development and interpretation of new and proposed accounting standards, including disclosures in the financial statements and the MD&A. It will include responding to new accounting standards issued by IASB.
Assist in the annual external audit including preparation of technical memos.
All other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Education and Experience

3+ years of experience in a Big4/6 firm leading complex audit and review engagements.
Experience working with International Financial Reporting Standards.
CPA designation is required for this position.

Technical Skills

Strong proficiency with MS Office (Excel, word etc.)
Experience with ERP Systems (preferably Business Central)
Working knowledge of Power BI, Shareworks and other reporting platforms

Core Competencies

Ability to work independently and cross-functionally with different teams and departments.
Effective interpersonal and communication skills.
Effective team player with the ability to solve problem and ensure the set targets are achieved.
Excellent analytical skills with attention to detail.

Compensation and Benefits