<p>We are assisting a client to hire a Senior Financial Analyst to join their team here in the Edmonton region. In this role, you will provide critical financial insights and support to the sales team, streamline financing solutions, and maintain system effectiveness. This position offers an exciting opportunity to collaborate with sales teams, customers, and financial institutions while contributing to the development of tools and processes that drive business success.</p><p><br></p><p>Key Responsibilities:</p><ul><li>Deliver Insightful Financial Reporting<strong>:</strong> Prepare comprehensive monthly reports analyzing sales performance, budget variances, and forecast accuracy to support strategic decision-making.</li><li>Support Sales Forecasting & Collections: Partner with sales teams to provide accurate sales forecasts and assist in managing accounts receivable collections.</li><li>Drive Financing Initiatives: Lead the coordination of financing applications, contract development, and presentation materials to enhance sales enablement and customer financing options.</li><li>Optimize Sales Tools & Training: Ensure internal sales tools are fully functional and user-friendly; deliver training sessions and develop user guides to maximize adoption and efficiency.</li><li>Present Strategic Sales Insights<strong>:</strong> Develop and present quarterly sales KPI dashboards and forecasting updates to senior leadership and sales management.</li><li>Ensure Accurate Revenue Recognition: Oversee revenue recognition, including the review of quotes and cost analysis worksheets.</li><li>Collaborate with Financial Partners<strong>:</strong> Work closely with financial institutions to identify and implement competitive financing solutions tailored to customer needs.</li><li>Provide Financial Advisory to Sales: Respond to inquiries from the sales team regarding foreign exchange, interest rates, and financing policies, ensuring clarity and compliance.</li><li>Manage Contractual Agreements: Draft and revise rental and financing contracts, including rent-to-own agreements and other customized financial arrangements.</li><li>Educate on Financing Programs: Conduct informative sessions for sales representatives on available financing and leasing programs to enhance customer engagement and deal structuring.</li></ul><p><br></p>
<p><strong>THE ROLE:</strong></p><p>Our client is seeking a Financial Business Analyst to support a process‑focused engagement with a strong emphasis on workflow documentation, SOP development, and system‑focused user acceptance testing. You will play a key role in capturing detailed future‑state processes, translating them into clear operating procedures, and supporting training initiatives across the organization. This role is ideal for someone with a strong finance background who enjoys shaping structure, clarity, and operational improvements.</p><p><em>Core responsibilities include:</em></p><ul><li>Workflow Documentation: Capture detailed end‑to‑end financial and operational processes</li><li>SOP Creation: Develop clear, organized standard operating procedures</li><li>UAT & Training: Support user acceptance testing and deliver training to teams</li></ul><p><strong>ABOUT YOU:</strong></p><p>You are a dedicated Financial Analyst who brings a blend of financial acumen and process expertise. With experience in process improvement or re‑engineering work, you’re skilled at evaluating workflows, identifying gaps, and defining efficient future‑state processes. You show initiative, think broadly about how systems and people interact, and communicate confidently even when navigating pushback. You’re collaborative, organized, and motivated to help build sustainable, well‑documented financial operations.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>WHAT'S ON OFFER?</strong></p><p>Join a mission‑driven, purpose‑focused environment where your contributions will have meaningful organizational impact. This opportunity offers a competitive wage the chance to build foundational SOPs and process frameworks, you’ll gain exposure across finance, operations, and systems. If you’re ready to bring structure, clarity, and thoughtful process improvement to a growing team, we encourage you to apply today</p>
<p>The Financial Controller is a hands-on, senior accounting role responsible for end-to-end ownership of the accounting function for a growing, privately held manufacturing and production company. Based in Edmonton, Alberta, the Controller manages U.S.-based accounting activities including transaction processing, payroll, reconciliations, financial reporting, and tax compliance. This role collaborates closely with the Director of Finance, North America and works cross-functionally with the Director of Production/Operations and VP of Sales, North America to support accurate reporting, cost control, and operational decision-making. This role could be ideal for a strong Senior Accountant ready for the next step in their career!</p><p> </p><p> Key Responsibilities</p><p> </p><p> Accounting & Financial Operations</p><p> - Own the complete accounting cycle including month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close.</p><p>- Prepare and maintain accurate monthly financial statements.</p><p> - Record, reconcile, and maintain general ledger accounts.</p><p> - Ensure balance sheet and income statement accounts are accurate and fully reconciled.</p><p> - Maintain practical accounting policies and procedures suitable for a small organization.</p><p> </p><p> Banking & Treasury</p><p> - Manage daily and periodic cash activity and bank reconciliations</p><p> - Execute payments, transfers, and other banking transactions accurately and on schedule</p><p> - Monitor cash balances and support short-term cash planning</p><p> </p><p> Accounts Receivable, Revenue & Sales Tax</p><p> - Oversee customer onboarding and invoicing</p><p>- Collaborates with sales team to support in collections and receivables tracking</p><p> - Partner with the VP of Sales, North America to support revenue tracking, billing accuracy, and margin analysis</p><p> - Manage U.S. sales tax compliance through Avalara, including filing of monthly, quarterly, and annual returns as required.</p><p>- Review potential sales tax nexus exposure with Director of Finance to ensure compliance. </p><p> </p><p> Accounts Payable & Cost Control</p><p> - Manage vendor setup, invoice processing, approvals, and payments</p><p> - Collaborate with Director of Production to track and control production and operating costs.</p><p>- Manage credit cards issued to team members to ensure accurate coding and compliance with credit card policy. </p><p> </p><p> Payroll & Compliance</p><p> - Process payroll accurately and coordinate payroll tax reporting.</p><p> </p><p> Fixed Assets & Inventory Support</p><p> - Maintain asset records and depreciation schedules</p><p> - Support tracking of capital assets used in production</p><p> - Ensure inventory balances are accurately tracked and maintained. </p><p> </p><p> Manufacturing / Production Collaboration</p><p> - Track manufacturing costs, job costing, and production reporting</p><p> </p><p> </p>
