Senior Financial Analyst, Contract
Vaco
Senior Financial Analyst, Contract POST NUMBER: 464374
The Senior Financial Analyst will play a key role in supporting the company’s financial reporting, technical accounting, and business decision-making processes. This role requires deep expertise in IFRS 15 (Revenue from Contracts with Customers), IFRS 16 (Leases), and Acquisition Accounting (IFRS 3). The ideal candidate will partner with cross-functional teams, provide technical guidance on complex accounting matters, lead components of the month-end and year-end close, and support the integration of acquired entities.
About the Opportunity
Technical Accounting & Financial Reporting
- Lead the interpretation and application of IFRS 15, including contract reviews, revenue recognition assessments, and preparation of technical memos.
- Manage the company’s IFRS 16 lease accounting, including identification, classification, measurement, and modification of lease agreements.
- Support acquisition accounting under IFRS 3, including purchase price allocations (PPA), valuation of acquired assets and liabilities, and post-acquisition adjustments.
- Prepare and review complex journal entries, reconciliations, and analysis related to revenue, leases, and acquisitions.
- Assist in preparing consolidated financial statements and disclosures related to IFRS 15, IFRS 16, and business combinations.
- Maintain strong internal controls and ensure compliance with IFRS and corporate policies.
- Partner with Corporate Development and FP&A teams to support financial due diligence and evaluate accounting impacts of potential acquisitions.
- Develop and maintain acquisition models, including deferred revenue assessments, intangible asset valuations, and goodwill calculations.
- Support post-merger integration, including alignment of accounting policies, systems migration, and ongoing reporting requirements.
- Provide analytical support for revenue forecasting, lease cost projections, and acquisition performance tracking.
- Analyze financial trends, key performance indicators (KPIs), and variance drivers to support strategic planning and management reporting.
- Prepare presentations and financial insights for senior leadership.
- Drive enhancements to accounting processes, lease management workflows, and reporting tools.
- Support implementation or optimization of ERP and subledger systems related to revenue, leasing, and acquisition accounting.
- Identify opportunities for automation and improved data accuracy.
About You
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field; CPA/CA or equivalent designation preferred.
- 5–8 years of progressive accounting/finance experience, ideally with exposure to multinational environments.
- Strong technical knowledge of IFRS 15, IFRS 16, and IFRS 3 (Business Combinations).
- Experience in acquisition accounting, due diligence, and PPA processes.
- Advanced Excel skills; experience with ERP and financial reporting tools (e.g., SAP, Oracle, NetSuite, Power BI) is an asset.
- Proven ability to analyze complex financial data and communicate insights effectively.
- Strong attention to detail, organizational skills, and the ability to work under tight deadlines.
Pay Rate
$37.00 / Hour
How to Apply
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You must currently reside within the Greater Toronto Area and be permitted to work in Canada to be considered for this opportunity. A recruiter will be in touch with you if your profile meets our client’s requirements for this role.
Vaco by Highspring values a diverse workplace and strongly encourages women, people of color, LGBTQ+ individuals, people with disabilities, members of ethnic minorities, foreign-born residents, and veterans to apply.
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With that said, as required by local law, Vaco by Highspring believes that the following salary range referenced above reasonably estimates the base compensation for an individual hired into this position in geographies that require salary range disclosure. The individual may also be eligible for discretionary bonuses.