Senior Financial Analyst – 12-Month Contract at IndigoBooksMusic

MISSION Reporting to the Manager, Finance & Accounting, the Senior Financial Analyst is responsible for providing financial accounting support, including analyzing and preparing routine and non-routine accounting journal entries, reconciling general ledger accounts, and supporting other special projects on an as-needed basis.   KEY PERFORMANCE METRICS • Meet all financial reporting deadlines while keeping quality top of mind to facilitate an effective period end close • Provide timely response and feedback to internal queries for information and/or assistance • Policy and practice adherence while ensuring compliance with IFRS reporting requirements • Strong communication and teamwork skills to enable effective collaboration with cross functional partners  KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES Functional • Maintain and prepare certain monthly journal entries; conduct regular reviews of related accounts and conduct structured analyses of data for consolidated results • Produce and create reports from the accounting system, adhering to processes to ensure accuracy and completeness of records • Prepare sales tax filings on a timely basis to ensure compliance with federal and provincial reporting requirements • Diligently maintain full compliance with the company’s internal financial controls • Participate in financial analysis and discussion of results on a monthly basis • Provide input in the development of the annual budget • Challenge the status quo by participating in financial system continuous improvement projects, including the streamlining of business processes and new IT system upgrades or implementations • Act as an advocate for the customer by placing their expectations and needs at the forefront of all design and decision-making processes • Ad hoc requests and projects, as assigned  People • Collaborate with others to drive flexible and iterative solutions, quickly and easily • Share technical knowledge with others and actively seek to learn from those more knowledgeable than yourself  Cultural • Model Indigo’s values everything that you do • Celebrate diversity of thought and have an open mindset • Take an active role in fostering a culture of continual learning, taking risks without the fear of making mistakes • Embrace, champion, and influence change through your team and/or the organization  SCOPE Reports to: Manager, Finance & Accounting Manager once Removed (MOR): Director, Finance & Accounting   KEY RELATIONSHIPS Internal: • Finance • Internal Audit • Information Technology • Procurement • Supply Chain • Human Resources • Loyalty • Legal • Real Estate • MarketingExternal: • Vendors