Post-secondary degree with a professional accounting designation (CA, CGA, CMA, CPA)
Minimum of eight years of experience in relevant accounting disciplines, with over one year in a business environment outside public practice
Strong analytical skills and organizational acumen for presenting complex information
Expertise in project revenue recognition, particularly the percentage of completion method
Knowledge of IFRS15 rules related to contract deliverables
Familiarity with Public Company SOX compliance requirements
Good understanding of SRED tax credits for technology development
Proficient in Excel for financial modeling
Ability to present information confidently to senior management
High professionalism, initiative, and creativity
Strong time management and communication skills
Responsibilities
Provide financial support for monthly reporting in Robotics and Space Operations
Oversee and mentor junior staff
Prepare monthly revenue recognition for project-based accounting
Draft Revenue Recognition Accounting White Papers in accordance with IFRS15
Prepare quarterly SRED forecast schedules and annual SRED tax returns
Compile monthly management and external reporting financial packages
Develop budgets and forecasts, including financial analysis for business decisions
Collaborate with managers to drive the planning process for business units
Analyze data and create financial models
Conduct monthly variance and trend analyses and report findings
Identify opportunities for process improvements
Ensure SOX controls are implemented and conduct self-audits for compliance
Prepare audit schedules and manage queries from auditors
Benefits
Opportunity to work in a dynamic field of Robotics and Space Operations
Exposure to a wide range of financial and operational activities
Focus on continuous improvement and implementation of corporate best practices
Mentorship opportunities by overseeing junior staff
Hybrid work environment
Potential for professional growth and development in a specialized industry
Full Job Description
The Position
We're looking for a Financial Analyst on our Robotics &Space Operations team at our Brampton office.
We are seeking an experienced professional to join us in an exciting role that provides exposure to a wide range of MDA Financial & Operational activities. The successful candidate for this position will constantly strive to deliver timely and accurate financial analyses to support business forecasting and key decision-making processes for MDA Information Products. They will constantly and consistently push for continuous improvement in business processes with a focus on implementing "Corporate Best Practices" throughout the Group. The position will also be responsible for executing on project deliverables on time and on budget.
Responsibilities:
Providing financial support in the monthly financial reporting process for Robotics and Space Operations business segment.
Overseeing and supporting junior staff
Prepare monthly revenue recognition for project base accounting.
Preparation of Revenue Recognition Accounting White Papers in line with IFRS15
Preparation of SRED forecast Schedules on quarterly basis and Annual SRED Tax Return.
Prepare monthly management and external reporting financial packages and support schedules
Preparing budgets and forecasts including financial analysis for business decisions
Liaise and support managers to drive the planning process for the BU's
Analyze data and create financial models
Conduct monthly variance and trend analyses and report findings
Identify opportunities for process improvements
Ensure the SOX controls are implemented and conduct a self-audit of SOX compliance
Prepare audit schedules and manage/respond to queries from External/Internal auditors
Job Requirements:
Post secondary degree, with professional accounting designation (CA, CGA, CMA, CPA)
At least eight (8) years of accumulated experience in relevant accounting disciplines with ideally more than one year in a business environment outside of public practice accounting firms
Strong analytical skills and organizational acumen to present complex information.
Strong knowledge and background in project revenue recognition, specifically % of completion method of accounting.
Ability to review contracts/deliverables and relate them to IFRS15 rules.
Strong knowledge of Public Company SOX compliance requirements.
Good working knowledge of SRED tax credits for technology development.
Aptitude for identifying, reviewing, evaluating and analyzing complex information relevant to real business analysis and decision needs, and for presenting appropriate solutions
Highly skilled with Excel to perform financial modelling
Must be able to prepare and present information with confidence and clarity to senior management
High level of professionalism, initiative, and creativity
Must be able to work with minimal supervision
Strong time management skills and communication skills
Comments/Special Considerations:
Successful candidates must obtain and hold security clearance at the reliability status level, and pass security assessment for the Controlled Goods Program (CGP).
The compensation range for this position is $92,000 - $128,000 annually. The specific compensation offered will be based on the qualifications and experience of the successful candidate.
