Financial Reporting Analyst

**Posting ID**:

- 25477

**Position Type**:

- Regular

**City**:

- Vancouver, BC, Canada

**Location**:

- Vancouver H/O - Canfor Corp_1060

You are an analytical problem solver who closely follows rules and procedures and prefers to work in regulated environments. You have strong organizational skills, the ability to multi-task to drive multiple initiatives forward and a high degree of accuracy and attention to detail. Committed and assiduous, you’re not inclined to take shortcuts and are known to boost team moral. You’re like a one-sided balance sheetall assets and no liabilities.

As our Financial Reporting Analyst, you’ll be a key member of Canfor’s Finance team, responsible for a full range of operational, financial and management accounting reporting and analysis. Reporting to the Senior Manager, Corporate Analysis (and in the interim, the Director of Corporate Reporting & Analysis) your primary focus is supporting the Senior Financial Reporting Analyst with the preparation of the Company’s quarterly/annual external materials. This position also assists with overall execution of the finance mission for the Company’s Finance department, and at times, involves working closely with the Senior Manager, Corporate Analysis and/or the Director of Corporate Reporting & Analysis on ad-hoc initiatives to achieve such vision.

The life of the Financial Reporting Analyst includes:

- Key contributor to the Company’s monthly internal consolidated financial results, reports and analysis used by the Executive Team and Audit Committee
- Support the Senior Financial Reporting analyst in preparing the Company’s quarterly and annual external reporting materials, primarily focused on Management’s Discussion and Analysis (and at times, assisting with the preparation and analysis of the external financial statements), including supporting documentation
- Assist with the preparation of detailed quarterly and annual analysis of financial results for both public companies;
- Key liaison with external auditors (primarily related to Management’s Discussion and Analysis);
- Develop relationships with finance partners across the business to stay in touch with the latest developments and to gain a detailed understanding of our key performance indicators (KPIs) and how they impact the Company’s results;
- Support the Senior Corporate Business Analyst in ensuring the timely and accurate monthly close and consolidation of Canfor and in the preparation of select monthly journal entries;
- Support the Senior Corporate Business Analyst in the ownership and maintenance of the GL Chart of Accounts (COA);
- Analyze requests for data and determine the best method to locate, assemble and report data from the ERP system (JD Edwards);
- Identify opportunities to add value to the business either in terms of streamlining processes, improving quality of information presented to senior management or preparation of new analysis; and work on a range of ad-hoc consolidated-level finance projects.

For this role, come equipped with:

- Undergraduate degree in a related field with a CPA-CA designation
- Minimum of three years progressive experience in accounting with a strong technical accounting foundation
- Strong understanding of IFRS
- Experience working with medium-large publicly listed companies
- Strong technical skills with the ability to adapt to and become highly proficient in a variety of tools including the ERP system: Business Intelligence tools, Excel, etc.

In a perfect world, you have experience with consolidation accounting in a multi-divisional, public reporting company environment and the capacity to thrive in a fast-paced workspace.

If you have a strong understanding of internal Finance policies and procedures and a demonstrated ability to work both independently and within a team environment, click that “apply” button today #ind124

At Canfor, diversity means** understanding, recognizing and valuing** the differences that make each person unique. We see inclusion and diversity as an essential part of our productivity, creativity, innovation and competitive advantage.

We strive for a **fair and equitable recruitment process**, where hiring decisions are based on the individual qualifications and experience of each applicant.

**We are not your run of the mill forest products company, join us and find out why. #canfortalent**

**Follow us on **LinkedIn**, **Twitter**, and **Facebook** for Canfor news, career opportunities, and upcoming events**

**Vancouver, BC