Finance Advisor
Location: North York, Ontario, CAN, M2J 1P8
Duration: 12 Months
Work Schedule: Hybrid – In office Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday
Job Summary
We are seeking a Finance Advisor to support complex accounting, financial reporting, accounting research, and month-end close activities. This role will be responsible for preparing financial reporting schedules, supporting external financial filings, ensuring SOX compliance, performing account reconciliations, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to resolve accounting issues. The ideal candidate will have a CPA designation, experience with financial reporting, technical accounting, and a strong understanding of US GAAP.
Key Responsibilities

• Perform complex accounting analysis and accounting research.
• Prepare reporting schedules supporting quarterly and annual external financial filings and management reporting.
• Prepare month-end closing journal entries and monthly account reconciliations.
• Research, analyze, and resolve complex accounting issues while collaborating with internal stakeholders.
• Review contracts prior to execution and assess accounting implications.
• Support month-end and quarter-end close processes.
• Prepare accounting memos and communicate accounting impacts to management.
• Identify and implement process improvements to enhance efficiency.
• Support ad hoc financial requests and special projects.
• Maintain and update finance policies, procedures, and internal controls.
• Ensure compliance with SOX controls and financial reporting requirements.
• Liaise with internal and external auditors regarding SOX processes and controls.
• Ensure timely, accurate, and compliant financial reporting.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or a related field.
• CPA designation.
• 4+ years of directly related accounting experience.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with excellent attention to detail.
• Experience preparing journal entries, reconciliations, and financial reporting schedules.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to explain technical accounting concepts to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team environment.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to build relationships across departments.
• High level of integrity and professionalism.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet tight deadlines.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with Oracle, SAP, and Hyperion SmartView.
• Working knowledge of US GAAP.
• Experience in public accounting.
• Experience in technical accounting or accounting research.
• Experience in external financial reporting.

  
 
At SPECTRAFORCE, we are committed to maintaining a workplace that ensures fair compensation and wage transparency in adherence with all applicable state and local laws.The pay rate for this position is $45.63/hr.