Coulson Group Looking for Senior Financial Accountant at Port Alberni, BC Full Time

WHAT WE’RE LOOKING FOR:
We are seeking a new team member with strong finance and accounting skills coupled with sound business judgment and effective communication to all levels of the organization. Strong quantitative, analytical, and problem-solving skills are essential to this role.
This position is based in Port Alberni, BC Canada. Candidates must be eligible to work in Canada.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE:

• Financial modeling, data mining, and presentation support using tools such as Excel

• Assist in the short/long term cash management of the business including analyzing operational and project cash flow forecasts to ensure the business has an accurate understanding of expected cash flows and cash balances

• Participate in the annual preparation of the budget and periodic refresh forecasts

• Help develop budget process and prepare budgets for review by management

• Assist in the monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reporting process, including the preparation of annual corporate Financial Statements in accordance with ASPE

• Provide insightful financial reporting and appropriate commentary to senior leadership on monthly and quarterly basis

• Participate in projects that drive efficiency or quality, including leading and executing entire smaller projects or components of large projects from start to finish

• Develop operational and financial metrics, and analyze metrics in order to help the company achieve goals

• Develop strong understanding of Balance Sheet elements and ensure that provisions are made in compliance with current Company’s policy

• Recommend how to improve productivity of current processes using automation

• Collaborate across various Finance and non-Finance functions effectively

• Assist with the external audit process

• Provides back up for other members of the Finance team

• Performs other relevant duties as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business and/or similar discipline with analytical bias
• Professional accounting designation

• 5+ years relevant experience in positions that require analysis and reporting financial results, at least 2 of these years should be as Senior Analyst, Accountant or similar, with experience in external audits, preparation and review of month-end close reports and account reconciliations

• Highly analytical, detail oriented and strong business sense; proven ability to manage new ideas

• Demonstrated ability to build and manage new financial models

• Experience delivering forecasting, budgeting, and variance analysis, and interpretation of results

• Ability to manage tight deadlines, prioritize workload and achieve effective results in a fast-paced, dynamic, ever-growing and often ambiguous environment

• Demonstrated effective communication and presentation skills working with multiple peer groups and senior levels of management

• Advanced proficiency with MS Excel, Word and Outlook

Aviation experience is a strong asset
The Senior Financial Account position has a salary range of $70,000 – $85,000 and will be based on the depth of experience, education and skills.

Location: 4890 Cherry Creek Rd,V9Y 8E9,Port Alberni, Port Alberni, BC

Job Type: Full-time