Senior Financial Analyst, Team Lead

At Stantec, we have some of the world’s leading professionals passionate about enabling ourbusiness to be itsbest. Our business teams include finance, procurement, human resources, information technology, marketing, corporate development, HSSE, real estate, legal, and practice services. Webring diverse backgrounds, skills, and expertiseand create a caring culture where everyone can thrive. Through teamworkand collaboration, we’re buildinga stronger, more resilient Stantec every day.An opportunity exists for a Senior Financial Analyst in our Financial Reporting department to lead a high performing team responsible for the accounting and financial reporting related to Stantec’s global corporate real estate portfolio and equipment leasing activities. This is a permanent position in the Edmonton office.Your Key ResponsibilitiesSupervising and mentoring Accounting Technicians and Analysts.Reviewing lease contracts and checklists to ensure compliance with IFRS.Reviewing sublease contracts and related cease use or sublease calculations.Verifying the accuracy of updates in CoStar, our lease management database.Reviewing and approving complex journal entries.Reviewing numerous related balance sheet reconciliations and continuities.Preparing and reviewing related financial statement note disclosures.Completing your responsibilities in our 5-day period end close process to ensure accurate and timely generation of financial statements.Reviewing all recurring lease payments for North America.Coordinating lease accounting support for global finance services teams and the acquisition and annual budget processes.Ensuring compliance with company policies, practices, and procedures.Ensuring key controls covering your areas of responsibilities related to Stantec’s SOX and internal control program are complied with.Identifying and implementing process improvements and maintain related documentation.Responding to internal and external audit requests.QualificationsYour Capabilities and CredentialsA strong understanding of real estate or other leases agreements and experience with lease accounting in accordance with IFRS 16 is required.Experience with CoStar Real Estate Manager, Oracle and BlackLine would be considered an asset.Effective communication skills, including written and oral English language competency.Exceptional attention to detail in analyzing contracts and financial information.Excellent organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and meet firm deadlines.Intermediate to advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Teams.Demonstrated leadership capabilities, with a proactive and assertive approach to problem-solving and decision-making.Education and ExperienceA minimum of five (5) years of experience in accounting and financial reporting is required, with two years of supervisory experience, preferably with an international company.The ideal candidate has attained or is close to attaining a professional accounting designation.Typical office environment working with computers and remaining sedentary for long periods of time.This description is not a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that may be required of the employee and other duties, responsibilities and activities may be assigned or may be changed at any time with or without notice.About StantecStantec is a global leader in sustainable engineering, architecture, and environmental consulting. The diverse perspectives of our partners and interested parties drive us to think beyond what’s previously been done on critical issues like climate change, digital transformation, and future-proofing our cities and infrastructure. We innovate at the intersection of community, creativity, and client relationships to advance communities everywhere, so that together we can redefine what’s possible.About the TeamPay Transparency:In compliance with pay transparency laws, pay ranges are provided for positions in locations where required. Please note, the final agreed upon compensation is based on individual education, qualifications, experience, and work location. At Stantec certain roles are bonus eligible. Actual compensation for part-time roles will be pro-rated based on the agreed number of working hours per week.Benefits Summary: Regular full-time and part-time employees (working at least 20 hours per week) will have access to health, dental, and vision plans, a wellness program, health care spending account, wellness spending account, group registered retirement savings plan, employee stock purchase program, group tax-free savings account, life and accidental death & dismemberment (AD&D) insurance, short-term/long-term disability plans, emergency travel benefits, tuition reimbursement, professional membership fee coverage, and paid time off.Temporary/casual employees will have access to group registered retirement savings plan, employee stock purchase program, and group tax-free savings account.The benefits information listed above may not apply to union positions because benefits for such positions are governed by applicable collective bargaining agreements.Job InfoJob Identification 1002691Posting Date 10/17/2025, 08:49 PMDegree Level Bachelor's DegreeJob Schedule Full timeJob Shift DayLocations 300-10220 103 Avenue NW, Edmonton, AB, T5J 0K4, CA (Hybrid) #J-18808-Ljbffr