Senior Financial Analyst (Term Position)

The Calgary Airport Authority

$118K *
Finance & Insurance
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor Degree of Commerce in Accounting or Finance, or equivalent experience
  • 6+ years in accounting or financial analysis
  • CPA certification (Chartered Professional Accountant)
  • Experience with financial modeling
  • Strong knowledge of ASPE and IFRS accounting principles
  • Proven track record in variance analysis and financial reporting
  • Experience with month-end accounting activities

Responsibilities

  • Prepare and submit insurance claims for hailstorm recovery projects
  • Build and maintain financial models for claims and forecasting
  • Complete variance analysis and provide reporting for stakeholders
  • Support month-end accounting tasks such as reconciliations and financial reporting
  • Collaborate with project managers to review project costs
  • Analyze financial data to identify trends and support business decisions
  • Prepare reports and presentations for internal stakeholders and senior leadership

Benefits

  • Hybrid work environment (3 days in office, 2 days remote)
  • Unionized position
  • Collaboration within a supportive team
  • Opportunity to enhance financial knowledge through hands-on experience
  • Engagement with senior leadership and insurers
Full Job Description
Salary: $118,735.50

Status: Full-time term (Term Ends Dec 31, 2027), Unionized

Work environment: Hybrid (3 days in office, 2 days WFH). Employees must be available to work in the office up to five (5) days per week when required to support business priorities.

Number of positions available: 1

Closing Date: End date for posting

Our Accounting and Finance team provides the financial reporting, analysis, accounting, forecasting, and insurance claim support that helps Calgary Airports make informed business decisions and manage major capital projects. This team works closely with leaders across the organization to monitor financial performance, support planning activities, and ensure accurate financial information is available for decision-making.

Please note, this is a full-time term opportunity ending December 31, 2027, In this role, you'll play a key part in supporting the airport's insurance claim program related to major hailstorm recovery projects. You'll prepare insurance claim submissions, build and maintain financial models, analyze project costs and financial performance, and provide meaningful insights to stakeholders across the organization. Working closely with project managers, insurers, and business leaders, you'll help ensure project expenditures are accurately tracked, reported, and supported throughout the claims process.

We're a collaborative team that values open communication, accountability, and supporting one another to achieve shared goals. While much of the work requires a high level of attention to detail and independent problem-solving, you'll regularly partner with stakeholders across the organization to gather information, discuss financial performance, and help drive informed decision-making.

WHAT ARE SOME OF THE RESPONSIBILITIES
  • Prepare and submit insurance claims and supporting documentation related to major hailstorm recovery projects.
  • Build, maintain, and enhance financial models used to support insurance claims, project forecasting, and stakeholder reporting.
  • Complete variance analysis and provide reporting that helps stakeholders understand project and financial performance.
  • Support month-end accounting activities, including reconciliations, accruals, journal entries, and financial reporting.
  • Partner with project managers and business stakeholders to review project costs, gather information, and support forecasting activities.
  • Analyze financial and operational data to identify trends, risks, and opportunities that support business decision-making.
  • Prepare reports, presentations, and financial analysis for internal stakeholders, insurers, and senior leadership.

WHAT DO YOU NEED TO BRING
  • You'll need to be eligible to obtain and maintain a RAIC, don't worry - we'll help you through this! For more details, check out: RAIC Program and Application Information
  • Bachelor Degree of Commerce in Accounting or Finance. Relevant professional experience may be considered in lieu of formal education.
  • 6+ years of experience in accounting, financial analysis, or a combination of both
  • Possess CPA certification (Chartered Professional Accountant).
  • Experience creating, maintaining, and enhancing financial models.
  • Proficient in fundamental accounting principles in ASPE and IFRS.
  • Experience performing variance analysis and preparing financial reporting for business stakeholders.
  • Experience supporting month-end accounting activities, including reconciliations, accruals, journal entries, and financial reporting.

WHAT ADDITIONAL SKILLS ARE AN ASSET
  • Bilingual in English and French

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