financial analyst

Position summary Our Financial Analyst plays a vital role in the company's day-to-day accounting operations and supports the Controller in delivering accurate, timely financial information to leadership. This role contributes to the month-end and year-end close, oversees project costing and inventory accounting for manufacturing, and strengthens financial controls. This hands-on role combines detailed technical accounting with, providing financial insights from our data for operations and senior leadership, and acts for the Controller in their absence. Key responsibilities Budgeting, Forecasting and Financial Analysis * Lead Preparation of annual operating budget, capital budget, and rolling forecasts. * Monitor cash flow, support cash management and banking relationships, and track covenant compliance. * Prepare analysis to support pricing, purchasing, production, and capital investment decisions. * From detailed analysis, the Financial Analyst will identify, investigate and lead initiatives targeted at modernizing our business operations. Financial Reporting and Month-End Close * Contribute to monthly, quarterly, and year-end close process, including journal entries, accruals, prepaids, and account reconciliations. * Contribute to monthly financial statements, variance analysis, and management reports for the Controller and senior leadership. * Review balance sheet reconciliations for accuracy and completeness and maintain the chart of accounts and close calendar. Job Costing and Inventory Accounting * Oversee job costing by project, tracking materials, labour, 3rd party costs and overhead against estimates and budgets for plant manufacturing and off site projects. * Account for raw materials, work-in-progress, and finished-goods inventory, including physical counts, valuation, and reconciliation. * Support revenue recognition on product sales, customer deposits, and contract milestones in line with accounting standards. * Analyze margins by model and project, and flag cost overruns and trends to production and sales leadership. Tax, Audit and Regulatory Compliance * Contribute to the annual external audit or review engagement and prepare supporting schedules. * Support or review HST returns, payroll remittances, and other government filings to meet CRA and provincial requirements and deadlines. * Support corporate income tax preparation with external accountants and monitor changes to accounting and tax requirements. Internal Controls and Systems * Maintain and continuously improve internal controls, accounting policies, and procedures. * Help administer the accounting/ERP system, including user access, reporting, and process improvements. * Identify opportunities to automate and streamline accounting processes. Team Leadership and Business Partnership * Monitor accounts payable accounts receivable, and payroll process , assigning work and reviewing output for accuracy. * Approve vendor payments and customer billing within delegated authority limits. * Coach and develop team members, and partner with Human Resources on hiring, onboarding, and performance reviews. * Act as a financial resource to operations, purchasing, and sales managers, and act for the Controller in their absence. Education, certifications and experience * Bachelor?s degree in accounting, Commerce, Business Administration, or a related field. * Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA) designation, or active progress toward completion. * Minimum five years of progressive accounting experience * Experience in manufacturing, construction, or home building, with hands-on job costing and inventory accounting. * Experience leading a month-end close, preparing financial statements, and coordinating external audit or review engagements. * Experience with HST, payroll remittances, and other Canadian tax and regulatory filings. * Experience implementing or improving an ERP or accounting system, modular or residential construction ex