Senior Financial Analyst

Job title:

Senior Financial Analyst

Company

Aspire Software

Job description

We are hiring at Aspire Software for a Senior Financial Analyst to join our growing team in Canada!The successful Senior Financial Analyst will collaborate closely with the Portfolio Controller and the Managing Director to drive financial performance and strategic decision-making. Your expertise will play a role in providing actionable insights, robust budgetary control and forward-looking financial planning support.Here is a little window into our company: Aspire Software, the operational arm of Valsoft Corp, operates and manages Valsoft’s global portfolio of wholly owned software companies, providing mission-critical solutions across multiple verticals. By implementing industry best practices, Aspire delivers a time-sensitive integration process, and the operation of a decentralized model has allowed it to become a hub for creating rapid growth by reinvesting in its portfolio.Our motto is “Be Humble, Stay Hungry.”The successful candidates will live within commutable distance of our office in Saint-Laurent, Montreal, working in a hybrid work model!What your day will look like:Financial Reporting:

• Preparation and review of financial statements, including income statements and balance sheets for each division
• Ensure that all financial information is accurate, consistent, and compliant with accounting principles and relevant regulations
• Participation in the completion of audit engagements and compliance requirements, including the IFRS transition

Monthly Close:

• Month-end entries and allocations: Includes GL reconciliations, journal entry booking, and salary and department cost allocations
• Accruals and provisions: Manage bonuses/commissions accruals and AFDA provisions for bad debts
• Payroll and tax reporting: Prepare payroll reports and tax/transfer pricing entries
• Financial reconciliations: Finalize monthly entries, reconcile balance sheet and bank accounts
• P&L Analysis and FS Preparation: Analyze the Profit and Loss statement, and prepare Financial Statements (balance sheet, income statement, cash flow statement)
• Managing Director result review and process improvements: Review results with controller insights, improve processes, and document financial procedures

Financial Analysis:

• Conduct in-depth financial analysis, comparing actual performance against budgeted figures and providing variance analysis
• Identify financial trends, opportunities, and potential risks, enabling management to make informed decisions to improve divisional performance

Budgeting and Forecasting:

• Rolling/Active forecast preparation: Develop and maintain the annual budgeting process and regularly update forecasts
• KPI Tracking: Collaborate with department heads to gather relevant data and assumptions

Additional Tasks:

• Cash Flow reporting and analysis
• MBR Deck preparation
• Churn reporting
• AR/AP oversight
• Financial Integration
• Tax/Annual filing
• Accounting Position Papers

About You:

• At least a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics or a similar discipline is essential
• CPA qualified highly preferred
• At least 4+ years of professional experience in an accounting or finance role (experience in a Big Four firm preferred)
• Knowledge of accounting principles (GAAP/IFRS)
• Fast learner and adaptable – time management skills and ability to meet deadlines
• Working knowledge of Oracle NetSuite ERP (or similar) is considered an asset
• Ability to visualize efficient processes and implement them
• Excellent organizational skills and time management
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Advanced knowledge of MS Excel
• Fluent in English, both written and verbal, is essential
• Legally authorized to work in Canada

For more information about Aspire Software, please visit our website atWe thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

Expected salary

Location

Montreal, QC

Job date

Fri, 30 Aug 2024 22:37:44 GMT

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