About The Role
The Financial Analyst is responsible for supporting the month-end closing process, performing accounts reconciliations and analysis and supporting the team for reporting financial statements to Management. The financial analyst is also responsible for supporting the implementation of internal controls.
What You'll Do Here
The tasks specifically assigned to the financial analyst may vary according to business needs. Without limitations, these may include:
Support month end process and reconciliations within deadlines and procedures;
Prepare monthly analysis of consolidated and non-consolidated balance sheet and income statement accounts
Update monthly continuity schedules
Prepare journal entries for multiple entities
Participate in monthly financial and management reporting
Reconcile intercompany balances and resolve mismatches
Develop new analysis to ensure accuracy of data
Ensure all transactions are recorded in compliance with GAAP and review of accounting coding on requisitions or invoices.
Develop and maintain accurate process documentation
Ensure internal controls are applied as documented
Assist in the preparation of financial information for external auditors
Support business partners in providing financial information or analysis as needed
Special projects and other various queries
What You'll Need to Succeed
Bachelor's degree in business administration, accounting, or finance. Pertinent experience may be considered in lieu.
CPA designation or in the process of obtaining one is an asset
Strong analytical mind
Attention to detail
Natural propensity for teamwork
Good organizational skills, management of priorities and timelines
Excellent communication skills in French and English (written and spoken)
Problem solving and process improvement oriented.
Good knowledge of Microsoft Office applications
Knowledge of Workday is an asset
Good knowledge of accounting standards for private companies (ASPE)
Altasciences strives to provide a French work environment for its employees in Quebec. Altasciences has taken all reasonable measures to avoid imposing the above language requirement. This requirement is essential for the position of the Financial Analyst in particular, but without limitation, for the following reason(s):
The requirement to have study protocols read and documented in English as required by industry regulatory agencies
What We Offer
Altasciences offers a wide variety of benefits to help our employees live healthy and fulfilling lives both at and outside of work.
Altasciences’ Benefits Package includes:
Health/Dental/Vision Insurance Plans
RRSP with Employer Match
Paid Vacation and Holidays
Paid Sick and Bereavement Leave
Employee Assistance & Telehealth Programs
Free parking
Altasciences' Incentive Programs Include:
Training & Development Programs
Employee Referral Bonus Program
Annual Performance Reviews