Financial Analyst

Financial Analyst III (Bilingual - French & English)

Location: Gatineau, QC

Work Model: Hybrid (3 days onsite / 2 days remote)

Contract: 12 Months

Competitive Hourly Rate: T4-39 and INC 42

About the Opportunity

We are seeking an experienced Financial Analyst III to join a dynamic Finance team supporting accounting, financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting, and regulatory reporting activities. This role is ideal for a finance professional who enjoys working in a collaborative environment while contributing to key financial and strategic decision-making processes.

The successful candidate will play a critical role in month-end close activities, financial analysis, regulatory support, budgeting, forecasting, and continuous process improvement initiatives.

Key Responsibilities

• Execute month-end and year-end accounting activities, including journal entries, account reconciliations, and variance analysis.
• Prepare, analyze, and distribute monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements and management reports.
• Review financial results and investigate significant variances across operational and financial metrics.
• Support budgeting, forecasting, and long-term financial planning processes.
• Provide financial analysis, reporting, and ad hoc insights to support business decision-making.
• Assist with internal and external audit requirements, including interim and year-end audits.
• Support the preparation of regulatory filings, responses, and financial documentation.
• Research and document accounting treatments and policies in accordance with US GAAP.
• Develop and maintain financial models and analytical tools to support evolving business needs.
• Identify opportunities to improve financial processes, controls, and reporting efficiency.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with finance and business stakeholders on strategic initiatives.

Required Qualifications

• Professional Accounting Designation (CPA, CA, CMA, or CGA).
• 7+ years of progressive experience in accounting, financial reporting, or financial analysis.
• Fully bilingual in French and English (verbal and written).
• Strong experience with:
• Financial Reporting
• Month-End Close
• Journal Entries & Reconciliations
• Variance Analysis
• Budgeting & Forecasting
• Financial Statement Preparation
• US GAAP
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities within tight deadlines.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to accuracy.

Nice-to-Have Qualifications

• Experience with Oracle and/or Hyperion.
• Knowledge of Federal and Quebec tax compliance requirements.
• Experience supporting regulatory reporting and compliance activities.
• Knowledge of capital management, long-term debt accounting, and dividend reporting.
• Experience performing financial modeling, project profitability analysis, and investment evaluations.
• Utility, energy, or regulated industry experience is considered an asset.

What We're Looking For

• Strong financial and accounting acumen.
• Excellent business partnering and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to translate complex financial information into meaningful insights.
• Continuous improvement mindset with a focus on efficiency and process optimization.
• Team-oriented professional with strong leadership potential.
• If you are a CPA-designated finance professional with strong financial reporting, accounting, and analysis experience and are looking for an exciting opportunity within a collaborative hybrid environment, we would love to hear from you.