Overview
Financial Analyst– Controllership Jobs in Toronto, Canada at International Financial Group
Title: Financial Analyst– Controllership
Company: International Financial Group
Location: Toronto, Canada
Category:
Our client, a large financial institution, is seeking an Senior Financial Analyst for a 6-month contract opportunity, with high potential for extension.
This is a hybrid role requiring onsite presence 2-3 days per week (Monday, Tuesday, and one floating day) at the downtown office. The role supports the Finance Controllership team with a focus on financial reporting integrity, loan accounting, and complex accounting investigations.
Responsibilities
o Execute detailed loan contract accounting reviews
o Perform financial analysis and provide variance explanations
o Investigate accounting and control-related issues
o Support reconciliations and month-end close processes
o Ensure integrity of financial reporting and control environment
o Contribute to continuous improvement of accounting processes
Must-Have Requirements
o 4+ years of experience within financial services institutions
o Advanced Excel skills (formulas, VBA, Macros)
o Strong experience investigating accounting issues and financial controls
o Ability to manage large data sets with high attention to detail
o Experience operating independently in a controllership environment
Nice-to-Have
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Experience with loan loss provisions or insurance accounting
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Experience with GL systems (Peoplesoft, SAP, Oracle)
o Strong knowledge of financial controls
o CPA or equivalent with strong IFRS and financial reporting knowledge
o Exposure to ACBS
Education & Certifications
o Accounting designation (CPA or equivalent) preferred