Senior Financial Analyst

The Division

The FOG Software Group acquires, manages, and builds specific software businesses in a variety of vertical markets, enabling them to be clear leaders in their industries. Our companies provide mission-critical enterprise solutions for vertical industries across the entire value chain.

As an operating group of Vela Software Group, the FOG Software Group is focused on strengthening businesses within the markets in which we compete and enabling them to grow – whether through organic measures such as internal innovation initiatives and product development or through the acquisition of new assets and businesses.

Vela is a subsidiary of Constellation Software Inc. (www.csisoftware.com), listed on the Toronto Stock Exchange. Constellation Software is a conglomerate of vertical market software companies and has completed over 600 acquisitions since inception in 1995. Constellation Software has consolidated revenues exceeding US$4 billion with greater than 16,000 employees worldwide.

Job Description

FOG is looking for a SFA who will provide accounting and financial support at the corporate level and be responsible for preparing financial reports and providing analysis on the income statement, balance sheet, and other critical financial information and metrics. A successful candidate will work closely with the corporate finance team to help make key operating decisions and will not be afraid to get into the details, will be highly analytical and be highly motivated. Strong Excel and reporting skills are a plus. The role will also be heavily involved with the quarter end close process and help to manage the group's adherence to deadlines and deliverables.

Job Duties and Responsibilities

Assist with monthly financial accounting, including journal entries and financial analysis, to ensure timely and accurate reporting of monthly financial results

Prepare monthly financial reports (including intercompany reconciliation)

Assist with the consolidation process, including quarterly revisions to the annual financial statements and monthly updates

Review business unit reconciliation for accuracy and completeness

Track and report key business indicators on a monthly basis

Liaise with the various finance leaders to provide support as required

Assist with the preparation of interim and year-end working papers for accounting and tax audit

Prepare ad hoc financial analysis as required by management

Assist with preparation of monthly employee expenses and benefit journal entries

Required Qualifications

Attained a Business/Finance degree (i.e. BBA, Comm. etc.) with preference given to those with relevant further study/designations (ACCA/ACMA/CPA)

Minimum of 4 years experience working in a Finance/Accounting role

Advanced skills and experience in MS Office Excel

Excellent administrative and organizational skills with ability to adjust and respond professionally to changing priorities and ad hoc issues

Strong communication and interpersonal skills with a proven ability to interact with all levels of management

Excellent analytical and problem solving skills

Experience with Great Plains accounting software an asset

Exciting Benefits we offer:

Market-leading Salary

Medical Coverage – Self & Dependents

Parents Medical Coverage

Provident Fund

Employee Performance-based bonuses

Home Internet Subsidy

Conveyance Allowance

Profit Sharing Plan [Tenured Employees Only]

Life Benefit

Child Care Facility

Company Provided Lunch/Dinner

Professional Development Budget

Recreational area for in-house games

Sporadic On-shore training opportunities

Friendly work environment

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