Senior Financial Analyst

The Senior Financial Analyst will be assisting the operations in processing and analyzing of financial data and reviews. The candidate will also be responsible for setting up of financial data analysis and assisting in the month-end result package.

This position will be located at our Head Office in Markham, Ontario and will have flexibility for both remote and in-office work based on our hybrid work model.

Accountabilities

Account Reconciliations

• Gathers and reviews data in relation to the preparation of account reconciliations and bank reconciliations.
• Prepares reconciliations and resolves unsupported variance that exceed thresholds.
• Prepares entries for posting related reconciliations, write offs and adjustments.
• Gathers required data fields and compiles into standardized reports.

Period End Close & Reporting (incl. Prepaids, Accruals, and Other Accounting)

• Executes period end closing activities and completes month-end close checklists.
• Gathers data and performs calculations for accrual and prepaid entries.
• Reviews classification of expenses and capitalization of significant expenses
• Generates necessary reports to facilitate period end close.

Budgeting & Forecasting

• Assist with the preparation of the annual budget.
• Prepares budget to actual variance analysis, providing explanations based on investigation and communication with operations staff.
• Responsible for preparation of monthly forecasting for each home/facility/branch in coordination with operational staff

Management Reporting

• Prepares management reporting packages which includes commentary and supports queries for strategic analysis, variances and KPIs.
• Generates standard and recurring management reports, and work with Finance Business Partner to provide insight and analysis where needed.

Regulatory Reporting

• Gathers necessary information to prepare required regulatory reporting based on requirements of geographic region for assigned facilities.
• Ensures timely submission of required government and regulatory reporting.

Leadership

• Collaborates, builds, and maintains relationships with business unit (BU) operational staff.
• Supervises and mentors staff.
• Coaches and provides support to Financial Analyst as required Ensures the BU teams follow Extendicare’s prescribed accounting systems and procedures; assists with field related problems which impact accounting/finance.
• Leverages financial, business, and accounting knowledge to drive process improvements and create efficiencies.
• Contributes to special projects as directed by leadership.

Qualifications and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in business administration, Accounting
• 3-5 years of related work experience and good understanding of financial statements
• CPA Preferred or in final stages of obtaining designation.
• Solid accounting background and experience from a public accounting firm or a public company
• Excellence in Excel, be able to draw conclusion from analyzing the large dataset.
• Excellence in communication and presentation skill, be able to act proactively and lead the conversations and with business partners to walkthrough the monthly results, variance drivers and arear of improvement.

What Extendicare has to offer:

At Extendicare, we believe that working as a team creates an environment that allows us to reach our potential. We value each employee, encourage equal opportunity for growth and recognize achievement. As a valued member of our team, you can expect:

• Continuous mentorship, support for life-long learning and growth opportunities
• Opportunities for advancement and career growth within the organization
• A rewarding and meaningful work experience where you can enrich your life and the lives of others through your work.
• Employee Family Assistance Program.
• Robust benefits package.

Extendicare is a leading provider of care and services for seniors throughout Canada. Through our network of more than 100 operated senior care and living centres, as well as our home health care operations, we are committed to delivering care throughout the health care continuum to meet the needs of a growing seniors’ population in Canada. Our qualified and highly trained workforce of more than 20,000 individuals are united by a dedication to quality care and by our vision of being the best provider of senior care and services in Canada.

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Extendicare and affiliated organizations including our partner homes in Extendicare Assist, accommodate the needs of job applicants throughout its recruitment and selection processes upon request.