GFL Environmental is looking for a Financial Analyst to join our team out of our Etobicoke office! The Financial Analyst will be responsible for working as a business partner to the operations team in Ontario and will be responsible for performing month-end and forecasting activities, completing variance analysis, providing financial support to the business units assigned within their portfolio as well as participating in the annual budgeting process.

 

Key Responsibilities:
Financial Statements and Analysis:

Prepare and review General Ledger transactions and account reconciliationsCoordinate posting of journal entries to the General LedgerReview journal entries and account reconciliations prepared by others, as assignedView/print financial statements and complete monthly variance analysis in accordance with guidelines established by corporate accountingMaintain matrix of account reconciliations and ensure that all reconciliations are prepared, reviewed and received by the due datesDevelop standard and ad hoc reports using the Hyperion financial reporting software

Accounts Payable:

Ensure through direct communication with operational managers and staff proper coding for accuracy and provide training as necessaryEnforce cutoff dates are adhered to per the Corporate Close ScheduleEnsure through direct communication with operational managers/staff that invoices are accrued per corporate policy and provide training as necessary
 

Fixed Assets:

Review cost from general ledger to detailEnsure capital requisitions are generated correctly and provide training as neededMonitor capital projects and provide ad hoc reporting and updates as required by the Regional Controller and Area LeadershipEnsure compliance with asset disposal procedures

Audit:

Perform audit testing as requested by External AuditorsReview and respond to Corporate Internal Audit Reports on a timely basisIdentify recurring issues and support training as needed

Budgeting/Forecasting:

Assist operational leaders in setting time frames, reviewing, consolidating, modifying, and completing annual, quarterly, monthly budgets or forecastsResponsible for ensuring the completion of budgets and forecasts in accordance with the corporate deadlinesResponsible for re-budgeting or forecasting for new acquisitionsAssist region and operational managers with the preparation of the capital expenditure budget or forecast

Acquisitions/Divestitures/Swaps/Municipal and other Bids:

Provide for/be responsible for the review, analysis, due diligence, pro-forma’s, for any region related acquisition, divestiture or swapSupport the transition of new acquisitions into existing business units or establish new business units, as neededSupport the preparation, review, presentation and submittal of bidsWork directly with the IT department to ensure new customers are adequately communicated to, are added to the Order Entry System, and are billed correctly and timely

Pricing:

Support the Regional Controller in ensuring that pricing for all services and equipment is established and reviewed routinely to reflect cost of providing equipment or service and desired marginImplement price adjustments as required to meet Business Unit, Region and Corporate objectives

Billing and Accounts Receivable:

Support the operations team to ensure that all customers are accurately billed for all services rendered in a timely fashionWork with the operations team and corporate AR group to ensure that the accounts receivable balances reflect timely payment of customer invoices

Other:

Assist in conformance with applicable federal, state/provincial and local laws, regulations, ordinances and other orders and to all company policies, procedures and directives from supervisorsAssist other team members from time-to-time, depending on workloadsPerform other duties and responsibilities as required or requested by management

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Competencies:

Accounting/Business BA or BS Degree from a four (4) year college or university2-4 years of progressive accounting experienceRelevant accounting designation or advanced degree preferred1-2 years of advanced experience with financial reporting systems requiredHigh degree of proficiency with Microsoft Office suiteStrong understanding of GAAP and current accounting practicesStrong analytical and problem-solving skillsStrong communication and organizational skillsHigh degree of accuracy and attention to detailAbility to work alone or work well with othersAbility to manage both short and long-term accounting projectsLow - Moderate travel required, mainly within Ontario

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We thank you for your interest. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

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