Job Description
Company description
IT STARTED WITH A COMMON MISSION – TO PROTECT PEOPLE
This mission is the reason why two organizations joined forces in 2021 to create Classic Fire & Life Safety – comprising the strength of all partners, united in one, clear mission.
In June 2021, Classic Fire Protection and FCFP began a journey to come together to create a new, stronger partnership with the intention of continuing to grow with and through new partners if and when the decision to do so would be beneficial to stakeholders – partners, employees and, most critically, customers.
Supported by our values and leadership team, forged by our shared history, we’ve become the contractor of choice for high quality, professionally installed, inspected and serviced fire and life safety systems and equipment – solutions that play an essential role to ensure the safety of both our clients’ facilities and the people inside.
JOB DESCRIPTION
Reporting to the Senior Director, Corporate Controller– The Senior Financial Accountant will assist the Senior Director, Corporate Controller, to ensure accuracy of financial results, support month end and year end close and delivery of finance operation excellence ensure policies and procedures are adhered to and cultivate continuous learning culture.
Role and Responsibilities
- Perform month-end activities, including journal entries, accruals, and bank reconciliation.
- Complete balance sheet account analysis and drive discrepancies and issues to solution
- Complete reports and projects in accordance with established policies and guidelines accurately and timely
- Contribute to the implementation of relevant KPIs, dashboard and monitoring tools.
- Assist with cash flow projections and weekly cash bridge reports.
- Investigate, reconcile, analyze and provide variance explanations to Management Team
- Prepare and develop reports using the Company’s financial reporting tools.
- Seek continuous enhancement in internal controls over financial transactions and financial reporting.
- Cross-train with other Finance Department staff
- Assist with system implementation and M&A integration.
- Ad-hoc analysis and support as requested by management.
Qualifications and Education Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance; CPA designation a must
- Advanced Excel skills is essential, SQL knowledge will be an asset.
- 4+ years of experience in financial/accounting analysis in medium-sized organization. Experience in a Finance/Accounting role in implementing internal controls will be preferred.
- Demonstrated ability to meet deadlines and work under pressure.
- An effective ability to collect, organize, analyze, and circulate significant amounts of information with attention to detail and accuracy.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with ability to interact with all levels of the organization, while ensuring progress on issues is clearly communicated.
- Self-motivated with a focus on driving results and strong sense of accountability
- An excellent sense of curiosity, with a desire to understand how processes and transactions are completed.
Why Choose Classic Fire + Life Safety?
We focus on delivering world class service by:
- Providing a safe environment for our clients’ businesses to grow
- Investing in state-of-the-art field technology and inspection tools
- Distributing industry leading fire protection and security systems
We thank all applicants who apply, but only those candidates who meet the above qualifications will be contacted for an interview.
Classic Fire + Life Safety Inc. (Former FCFP & Classic Fire Protection) is an equal opportunity employer. At CFLS, we recognize the value of fostering a diverse, equitable, and inclusive organization and are committed to eliminating barriers faced by members of equity-seeking groups. Our DEI vision is to build an organization where everyone has access to the same opportunities, experience equitable outcomes, and can thrive and reach their full potential. We welcome and encourage applicants from diverse backgrounds. We are committed to providing accessible employment practices that are in compliance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). If you require accommodation (including, but not limited to, an accessible interview site, alternate format of job posting) during the recruitment and selection process, please let our Recruitment team know.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Benefits:
- Company car
- Company pension
- Dental care
- Extended health care
- On-site parking
- RRSP match
Schedule:
Experience:
- Progressive Financial Accounting: 4 years (required)
Licence/Certification:
- Chartered Professional Accountant (preferred)
Work Location: In person
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