Financial Analyst

Job Context

In a context of growth and increased business volume, we wish to strengthen our accounting team by creating a financial analyst position. This new resource will play a key role in supporting accounting activities, analyzing financial performance, and improving our processes.

Responsibilities

Under the supervision of the Chief Financial Controller, you will be responsible for the accuracy of financial data and the analysis of financial performance discrepancies. You will act as an expert to translate numbers into operational strategic data, in close collaboration with the Chief Financial Controller and the Chief Financial Director.

Your main responsibilities will be:

• Manage activities related to monthly and annual financial closings, including the preparation and accounting of provisions, depreciation, and reconciliation entries;
• Prepare monthly financial reports and analyze discrepancies between actual results, budgets, and forecasts;
• Perform complex bank reconciliations and track elements requiring regularization;
• Ensure the tracking and updating of the fixed asset register, including acquisitions, disposals, and depreciation;
• Manage intercompany transactions and ensure the reconciliation of balances between different entities;
• Prepare the required files for the end-of-year audit and collaborate closely with external auditors;
• Ensure compliance with accounting policies, internal controls, and regulatory requirements;
• Participate in the optimization and automation of accounting processes to improve efficiency, reliability, and the quality of financial information.

What makes this position unique

• Real and concrete contribution to financial operations by contributing to the quality of information and the optimization and automation of processes
• Evolve within a dedicated, collaborative, and engaged team
• Join an innovative, growing organization open to new ideas

Challenges

• Multicompany environment requiring excellent priority management and strong organizational skills
• Key role where autonomy, commitment, and accountability are at the heart of responsibilities
• Desired Profile
• *Education & Experience*
• Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or a related field
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in a similar role or in an accounting firm
• *Technical Skills*
• Good knowledge of ERP systems (we use Acumatica)
• Advanced Excel skills (pivot tables, complex formulas, Velixo)
• Hold or be in the process of obtaining a CPA title (asset)
• *Soft Skills*
• Rigor and attention to detail
• Analytical thinking and problem-solving
• Sense of organization and priorities
• Proactive approach and initiative

Social Benefits

• Salary aligned with the market and based on experience
• At least 4 weeks of vacation per year from the start of employment
• Comprehensive group insurance active from the first day of work
• Access to the Employee Assistance Program (PAE)
• Access to the Retirement Plan (REER/RPDB) with employer participation
• Parking provided
• The Company

Magil Construction, a member of the Fayolle Group since 2009, is a leading Canadian construction company founded in 1948 by architect Louis B. Magil. With unquestionable expertise and faithful to the vision of its founder, "Build on Excellence," the company has established itself as a reference in the realization of large-scale projects.

Magil operates in the institutional, industrial, commercial, and residential sectors, relying on qualified, experienced, and engaged personnel. The company offers a complete range of services, including pre-construction, project management, design-build, and post-construction services, favoring a collaborative and tailored approach to meet the specific goals of its clients.

Its portfolio includes numerous iconic projects, ranging from residential and commercial developments to healthcare facilities, industrial plants, and public infrastructure. Driven by the values of entrepreneurship and team spirit, Magil Construction emphasizes innovation, quality, and sustainability to build strong, respectful, and integrity-based relationships in order to deliver high-performance projects.

The company's offices are located in Montreal in the Marché Central area (1655 rue de Beauharnois Ouest, H4N 1J6).