Senior Financial Accountant

Senior Financial Accountant Atlantica is seeking qualified candidates for a Senior Financial Accountant in Dartmouth, Nova Scotia. The Senior Financial Accountant is a key member of our Finance team reporting directly to the Director of Finance. In this role, you will provide financial statement preparation, analysis, and financial support to Atlantica and its associated entities. About Us Based in Halifax since 1966, Atlantica, a member of the Cahill Group, is one of the largest mechanical and electrical contractors in the Maritimes. Equipped with leading‑edge technologies, Atlantica’s highly skilled workforce executes a wide range of mechanical and electrical construction projects from design and fabrication to fire protection and maintenance services throughout a building’s life cycle to provide customized solutions to our clients. Why Join Atlantica? Flexible Working Arrangements: employees can choose to work up to two days per week from home. We also offer a Summer Hours program Competitive Compensation: we pay competitive salaries to ensure our employees are compensated fairly. Health and Dental Benefits: we offer a comprehensive co‑pay benefits plan to ensure you have the support you need. Pension Plan: our employer‑matched plan allows employees to secure their future. Professional Development: we take pride in offering training and development programs that spark interest and can advance careers. Responsibilities Assist with the preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements and associated workpapers for review and submission to stakeholders. Participate in budgeting, forecasting, and related variance analysis with a focus on improving efficiency and performance. Ensure general ledger accounts are reconciled monthly including deferred revenue and work‑in‑progress and that all reconciling items are resolved. Reconcile intercompany balances between related parties including divisions, companies, and joint ventures. Be responsible for the inventory subledger and facilitate inventory counts and associated correcting entries. Act as a liaison between the auditors and Atlantica to address auditor queries in a timely manner. Lead and/or support finance related projects with a focus on workflow efficiency and process improvement, ensuring changes align with corporate strategy. Promote team development and foster an efficient and collaborative work environment. Education and Experience A bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance and a CPA designation. 3+ years finance and accounting experience in a multi-company environment. Experience with payroll in a unionized environment would be an asset. Equivalent combinations of education and experience will be considered. About You Strong problem‑solving and analytical skills. Strong interpersonal skills and effective communication style. Ability to present information effectively and be persuasive. Demonstrated capabilities to mentor and coach others. Strong time‑management and multi‑tasking skills with the ability to meet tight deadlines. A positive work ethic with focus on company success and efficiency. Permanent, full‑time. 37.5 hours per week. Monday to Friday. The Cahill Group embraces a culture of belonging in the workplace. We believe that a diverse and inclusive culture creates a work environment that is supportive, engaging, challenging, and innovative while enabling our employees to be collaborative, positive, and creative to reach our full potential. The Cahill Group is an equal opportunity organization and welcomes applications from 2SLGBTQ+, Black, Indigenous, and People of Colour (BIPOC), women, newcomers to Canada, and people with disabilities. If you require any accommodation in the recruitment process, please let us know. Atlantica is an equal‑opportunity employer. If you feel as though you are the right fit for this position, please apply with confidence. While we thank all applicants for their interest, only those under consideration will be contacted. #J-18808-Ljbffr