Financial Analyst

Reporting to the Manager of Financial Reporting, the Financial Analyst is responsible for the reliable and timely management of certain aspects of the external financial reporting function of Stuart Olson Inc., (the “Company”)internal controls, and other aspects of internal and external reporting.

This position is based in the Calgary, AB office.
 

Responsibilities

Leadership

Demonstrate the Stuart Olson Promise and contribute to it becoming embedded across the organization.

Financial Reporting and Internal Controls
 

  • Prepare the consolidation of the Company’s consolidated financial results.
  • Produce the monthly consolidated financial reporting packages and reporting for senior management.
  • Responsible for the preparation of the quarterly financial statements, including financial statement notes, and assisting with/reviewing related public disclosure documents.
  • Ensure the accuracy, interpretation and presentation of all financial reports and statements of the Company, including analysis for internal executive management and the Board of Directors.
  • Responsible for the preparation of components of the quarterly Audit Committee reporting package.
  • Maintain relationships with and requests from internal and external auditors, including the preparation of the electronic working papers for the external audit and review processes for the Company.
  • Achieve Company objectives and key performance targets as laid out in the long-range and annual business and strategic plans.
  • Ensure the day-to-day business affairs of the finance team are appropriately managed, including working with and assisting the centralized shared services accounting team.
  • Participate in the research, accounting for and implementation of complex and technical accounting matters, including share-based compensation accounting, earnings per share calculations and changes to IFRS accounting standards on the Company.
  • Liaise with internal audit in respect of internal controls, including ensuring that applicable controls in place are adequately designed, implemented and consistently followed.
  • Assist, as required, with reporting and analysis related to operating and corporate accounting.

 

Stuart Olson

  • Lead and participate in corporate initiatives as requested.
     

Qualifications

  • Undergraduate degree in Business
  • CPA Designation
  • 2-4 years’ experience in accounting, audit or financial reporting 
  • Experience working for or auditing a public company, including a working knowledge of public company reporting requirements and IFRS
  • Intermediate to advanced user of MS office software (MS Word, PowerPoint and Excel) 
  • Experience with SAP or another ERP system an asset
  • Ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously and meet the time demands of unpredictable activities; capable of handling pressure and challenges
  • Ability to work within tight deadlines and prioritization of work to achieve them
  • Strong organization, critical thinking, analytical and problem-solving skills
  • Self-motivated, action oriented and ability to work collaboratively in a team environment or independently on routine tasks with a positive attitude
  • Highly developed interpersonal skills and strong customer service orientation
  • Demonstrates a sense of urgency and strong commitment to achieving goals; ability to work in challenging, fast paced environment
  • Superior written and verbal communication skills to resolve accounts payable issues
  • Supportive of a culture that encompasses the highest ethical standards aligned with the Company Promise

 

Why Choose Stuart Olson?

Safety, Sustainability, Collaboration, and Integrity are core Company values that encourage innovation and make a lasting difference in meeting the goals of our stakeholders and the communities in which we operate. Stuart Olson strongly supports and encourages employees to get involved and give back in their local communities. We expect our employees to bring their best to work every day and in return, management recognizes and rewards employees for their valued contribution through competitive compensation, robust benefits, health & wellness programs, and learning development opportunities. At Stuart Olson we are committed to creating a culture built on a passion to do great things.

 

Who We Are?

Stuart Olson has been positively impacting the businesses we serve, the communities in which we operate, and the lives we touch since 1911. Our rich history demonstrates our reach and diversity as an integrated, full service organization serving the commercial and industrial markets.

We are a $1 billion+, fully integrated commercial construction and industrial services provider with offices in British Columbia, Alberta, Saskatchewan, Manitoba, and Ontario. We deliver confidence through a client-centered approach that ensures the highest quality of service, reduces risk and delivers results.