Senior Financial Accountant

Norsat International, Inc.

$75K — $95K *
Legal & Accounting
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Active CPA designation required
  • Big 4 audit experience preferred
  • Background in accounting for inventories and manufacturing
  • Familiarity with large ERP systems, preferably Business Central
  • Advanced skills in Excel and Power BI
  • Strong interpersonal and time management abilities
  • Proficient problem solver with meticulous attention to detail

Responsibilities

  • Perform general accounting tasks including journal entries and reconciliations
  • Utilize Power BI for financial reviews and variance analysis
  • Prepare monthly internal and quarterly external financial reports
  • Draft technical accounting memos supporting IFRS compliance
  • Lead process improvements in finance using Power BI
  • Act as ERP system administrator overseeing changes
  • Coordinate with auditors to provide required information for audits
  • Implement financial controls and mentor finance team members

Benefits

  • Paid vacation days
  • Five paid sick days
  • Comprehensive health benefits package fully covered by employer
  • RRSP program
  • Up to $2,000 annually for professional development
  • Full reimbursement for job-related training
  • Flexible work hours
  • Employee referral and award programs
  • On-site leisure facilities and free snacks
  • Company-sponsored employee events
Full Job Description
Summary:

The successful candidate is willing to dive into various accounting tasks and operational analysis. You will have a digital background, positive attitude, be comfortable with routine accounting duties as well as extracting and analyzing financial data using Power BI. The candidate will also enjoy stepping in and providing support at all levels, including working on special digital transformation projects.

What You'll Do:

  • General accounting functions including, journal entries and working papers in multiple currencies and reconciliations.
  • Using Power BI to review financial results and prepare variance analysis including tracking project activities and prepare analysis of profit margin and costing information.
  • Preparing both monthly internal financial reports including actual vs. budget analysis and external quarterly and annual financial statements and schedules, including but not limited to consolidated balance sheet, statement of earnings, statement of cashflow, detailed Accounts Receivable/Payable analysis and Operating Expenses analysis.
  • Preparing technical accounting memos to support the Company's reporting in accordance with IFRS.
  • Championing and engaging the finance team on process improvement and analysis using power BI.
  • Championing the ERP system as administrator and managing any system changes.
  • Coordinating with auditors and providing necessary information for audits.
  • Implementing and assessing the controls within the Company.
  • Assisting the providing financial leadership for, mentoring other finance team members and be seen as a clear leader in their absence.
  • Other projects as assigned


What You'll Bring:
  • CPA designation
  • Big 4 audit experience in public practice or similar industry experience
  • Experience with accounting for inventories and manufacturing
  • Experience with large ERP systems, preferably Business Central
  • Advanced Excel skills and Power BI
  • Strong interpersonal, organization and time management skills
  • Strong attention to detail with a proactive approach to problem solving
  • Team player and able to initiate corrective action in a positive manner
  • A proven leader with excellent communication skills and a demonstrated ability to work effectively with senior management.
  • Can perform under pressure and handle multiple concurrent deadlines and tasks; and
  • Can function in an environment where priorities are subject to change based on various drivers.

What We Offer:
  • Paid vacation days;
  • 5 paid sick days;
  • 100% paid by employer comprehensive health benefits package including medical, dental, life & more (coverage varies);
  • RRSP program;
  • Up to an annual maximum of $2,000 per year professional development fund for designations and accreditations;
  • 100% reimbursed for job-related training;
  • Ongoing training available;
  • Flexible hours of work based on position;
  • Employee Referral Program;
  • Employee Award Program;
  • Plenty of on-site and street parking & a bus stop right in front of the office (bus 405, 410, 416);
  • Leisure areas in the office, employees are encouraged to have some fun! (i.e., ping pong table, foosball, Wii, tabletop games, card games);
  • Employee events & initiatives: company BBQs, field trips, annual summer event, free snacks events, lunchroom has free flow of coffees & teas.

Please note that benefits may vary by location and employment status.

This is an on-site position, so relocation will be required. Remote work is not supported at this time.

Applicants must be legally entitled to work in Canada, you must be a Canadian Citizen, a Permanent Resident, or a foreign national holding a valid Work Permit or specific authorization like a study permit with off-campus work permission, a temporary resident permit, or be part of special programs. Unfortunately, we are unable to assist in work authorization.

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