Fasken is a leading international business law and litigation firm. With over 800 lawyers, we have offices in Vancouver, Surrey, Calgary, Toronto, Ottawa, Montréal, Québec City, London, and Johannesburg. We provide strategic and thoughtful advice in virtually all areas of business law to a broad range of clients including close to half of the Fortune 100 companies, corporate clients, government agencies, regulatory authorities, non-profit bodies and individual clients.

We are a high-achieving, professional, entrepreneurial, team-oriented, and friendly place to work. We are committed to diversity and inclusion and offer a welcoming environment for all people. While we are here to service our clients and are a deadline-driven industry, we look to be innovative, and there are opportunities to participate in initiatives which make a difference in our firm and community.

Achieve excellence doing work that’s challenging and rewarding, with people you’ll like working with, in an environment that’s welcoming, supportive, entrepreneurial and innovative, where you’re a valued contributor, not just an employee. For additional information about the firm or this position, please visit our website at www.fasken.com.

Senior Financial Analyst (Firm-Wide Finance Department)

Job Summary

We are currently looking for a dynamic and experienced Senior Financial Analyst (SFA) to join the Firm-Wide Finance Department. The successful candidate will have a strong work ethic, be collaborative, professional, adaptable, positive and interested in their work.

Reporting to the Manager, Accounting, the SFA is accountable for management reporting, financial analysis, and a variety of financial accounting activities. The SFA will also be involved in budgeting, planning and forecasting.

Hours of work may vary, dependent on business needs (within the general range of standard business hours). Occasional pre-authorized overtime may be required to meet business needs.

A part of the Firm-wide Finance team, this role can be located in any of the Canadian cities that Fasken has offices (Toronto, Ottawa, Montreal, Quebec City, Calgary, Vancouver, Surrey). Remote work arrangements are available with occasional requirements as per business needs for onsite office collaboration and support. The successful candidate must live in or around their regional office and be able to commute to the office as often as required. While primarily remote, there may be occasional needs to attend the regional office.

To us, success means:

• Having a strong client service approach – you’re ready, willing, and able to put our clients first and exceed their expectations
• Caring about one another – you possess strong interpersonal skills and the ability to build harmonious working relationships within your immediate team, across other departments in the firm, and the community
• Working collaboratively – you’re a self starter who values working in a collaborative team based environment
• Possessing exceptional communication skills (both verbal and written) when dealing with lawyers, clients, staff and third parties
• Approaching your work with agility and the willingness to learn and utilize new technology
• Being adaptable to changing priorities in a fast-paced environment while being organized and maintaining accuracy with a high attention to detail
• Demonstrating strong research, investigative and problem solving skills with the ability to exercise judgement to resolve issues
• Treating sensitive and confidential matters with discretion and diplomacy at all times

Primary Responsibilities

• Preparing and posting monthly, quarterly, and annual accruals
• Verifying cost allocations according to Firm procedures
• Providing ongoing support to the leadership teams of administrative support departments
• Supporting preparation of five year plans, operating budgets and forecasts
• Analyzing and interpreting monthly budget variances and communicating those variances to management
• Reconciling sub-ledger to general ledger account balances
• Performing account analysis and posting adjustments/reclassifications as needed
• Maintaining and reconciling schedules such as prepaid, fixed assets, accrued liabilities, and intercompany
• Providing information to internal clients on a regular and ad-hoc basis
• Assisting with special projects
• Other duties, as assigned.

Required Knowledge and Experience

• A CPA designation or starting/working towards a CPA designation is preferred
• A minimum two (2) years’ experience in accounting and financial analysis at a senior accounting level (five (5) – seven (7) years total experience)
• Sound understanding of GAAP/ASPE
• Experience analyzing financial data and preparing financial reports, statements and projections
• Proficiency with computer software programs including MS Office (Word, Excel, Powerpoint, and Outlook) and Power BI
• Experience in 3E or Elite Enterprise is considered an asset

Supervisor

• This role reports to the Manager, Accounting.

What we offer:

Join our friendly, collaborative and rewarding work environment where your professional development is supported, and your contributions are encouraged and valued. In a full-time, permanent position, we offer the following:

• A competitive salary and discretionary bonus program
• Flexible medical and dental benefits, including telemedicine services
• Hybrid work flexibility
• Short and long term disability insurance
• Employee and family assistance program (EFAP)
• Group retirement savings plan with matching contributions
• Paid vacation and sick days
• Personal days
• Wellness Subsidy and educational reimbursement
• Maternity/parental leave top up
• Employee referral program
• Opportunities to give back to your community through Firm initiatives

Diversity and Inclusion

At Fasken we believe a diverse workplace comprises individuals with unique backgrounds, characteristics and qualities. An inclusive workplace creates an equitable environment where individuals are respected and where they are welcome. Fasken is committed to diversity and inclusion in all that we do.

Accessibility and Accommodation

It is important to our Firm that all its members, including those with disabilities, find our workplace to be welcoming and supportive. Reasonable accommodations are available on request for candidates with disabilities taking part in all aspects of the selection process.

Background and Reference Checks

Any offer of employment may be conditional upon full background checks including a criminal record check, a credit check, employment and educational verification.

Your Application

The successful candidate will be detail oriented, a team player and will have excellent organizational & communication skills, both written and oral and the ability to manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced and superior client service environment. We provide a collegial work environment, competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits package.

Please submit your resume and cover letter in confidence through our candidate applicant portal on www.fasken.com.

We thank all candidates for applying, however, only qualified applicants will be contacted for an interview.

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