Senior Financial Analyst

Join to apply for the Senior Financial Analyst - Future Opportunities role at BGISJoin to apply for the Senior Financial Analyst - Future Opportunities role at BGISFinding the perfect match between talent and opportunity. Every great career starts with the right connectionJob DescriptionWho We AreBGIS is a leading provider of customized facility management and real estate services. With our combined team of over 6, 500 globally, we relentlessly focus on enabling innovation through the services we deliver, while actively looking for new opportunities that will enable innovation for our clients’ businesses. Globally, we manage over 320 million square feet of client portfolios across 30,000+ locations in North America, Europe, Middle East, Australia and Asia.Further information is available at www.bgis.com.SummaryThe Senior Financial Analyst (Financial Analyst III) provides complex transactional support for a process within a full accounting cycle and is involved in full accounting cycle for a client contract (s) or business unit(s). At this level, the incumbent typically supports multiple portfolios and complex transactions.Key Duties & ResponsibilitiesMonth End CloseReview project revenue/gross margins & unbilled backlog analysis with the finance/operational leaders for month end review.Prepare the revenue recognition entries (using percentage of completion revenue recognition) with supporting documents/calculations as required.Conduct project financial close out and reconciliation.Record journal entries, and maintain and reconcile general ledger to the job cost and other sub ledgers.Answering internal and external financial inquiries as it relates to the specific client account.Perform timely month end close and ensure recording all pertinent transactions including project /labour / various monthly accruals.Ensure / investigate Accounts Receivable collection, and explanation for overdue balances.Prepare monthly reports for specific client accounts.Financial Planning & Analysis SupportConduct detailed profitability analysis of variances between planned, forecasted, and actual figuresAssistance in conducting accurate and complete forecasting of revenue and margins by projectProvide support for process improvement initiativesProvide support for job costing and pricingPrepare other ad hoc reports for management as requiredUnderstand GAAP requirements, particularly around revenue recognitionUnderstand basic interactions between financial systems related to the portfolio supportedKnowledge & Skills Required3-6 years of progressive experience in public accounting or industry rolesUniversity graduation or professional certification (e.g. P. Eng, CMA, CGA or equivalent courses)Ability to communicate basic accounting principles to support procedures and to explain financial results within the team and to internal customers.Ability to complete and resolve assigned complex account reconciliation which sees the highest transaction volume or deal with multiple portfolios or business units.Ability to reconcile and resolve discrepancies between general ledger and sub ledger.Ability to identify and provide recommendations for issues and process improvement opportunities at account and business unit level following GAAP procedures.In-depth understanding of audit requirements within scope of responsibility.Ability to provide input to process documentations and business cases; write variance explanations, summaries of findings and recommendations.Advanced level knowledge of current accounting systems and MS Office suite of softwareUnderstanding of more complex accounting issues like revenue recognition (% completion/project accounting)Excellent analytical abilities, including advanced Excel skills to assist with financial modeling (pivot tables, vlookup, etc.)Ability to operate in high growth environments with an view of implementing more standard processes and best practicesStrong process improvement and/or implementation experienceDetail oriented, self-starter with strong interpersonal, and communication skillsProactive and good problem solving skillsLicenses and/or Professional AccreditationCompleted an Accounting designation program (CGA, CMA, CPA)At BGIS we believe that diversity and inclusion is a key business driver, such that we never lose sight of its importance as it is woven into the fabric of our organization. We are committed to maintaining a barrier-free recruitment process by providing equal employment opportunities through recruiting and retention of individuals of all backgrounds. We recognize that promoting diversity is an essential component of our continuing pursuit for organizational successBGIS is an equal opportunity employer and we welcome you to apply for a position with us If you require accommodation during the recruitment process, please contact us at askHR . Upon request for accommodation, we will consult with the applicant in question and provide, or arrange for the provision of, a suitable accommodation in a manner that takes into account the applicant’s accessibility needs due to disability.Seniority levelSeniority levelMid-Senior levelEmployment typeEmployment typeFull-timeJob functionJob functionFinance and SalesIndustriesFacilities ServicesReferrals increase your chances of interviewing at BGIS by 2xGet notified about new Senior Financial Analyst jobs in Markham, Ontario, Canada.Toronto, Ontario, Canada CA$180,000.00-CA$180,000.00 2 weeks agoFinancial Planning & Analysis, Senior Business PartnerFinance Manager (Multinational Fintech Investment Company)Sr. Analyst, Marketing Analytics & Finance, Popeyes, CanadaSenior Finance Manager, Category FinanceFinance Manager, Global Asset ManagementGreater Toronto Area, Canada CA$80,000.00-CA$100,000.00 6 days agoFinancial Planning & Analysis, Senior Business Partner (6 Month Contract)Analyst, Financial Planning & Analysis (Contract)We’re unlocking community knowledge in a new way. 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