About This Role

The Financial analyst is responsible for the accounting cycle related to projects and development of related reporting of the Montreal organization.

Must possess a strong understanding of cost accounting and financial analysis, and must provide valuable and appropriate support to the Business Units.

Month-End Process

• In charge of the project accounting month-end processes and related reporting.
• Prepare monthly financial summary report for all projects, which includes their status, total costs, revenue, work in process, cost of sales, profit margins, budgets, and remaining work.
• Investigate solutions to eliminate issues in balancing the GL to Project sub-ledger which are found within Oracle Modules to identify the corrective course of action needed.
• Analyze a contracts position whether it is in a UBR position (contract has generated revenue before invoicing) or UER position (contract generated invoices but no revenue)
• Calculate the foreign exchange gains and losses of each contract and book entry to OCI (other comprehensive impact)

• Analyse month-end procedures and identify possibilities for improvements.

R&D Government Programs

• Prepare the journal entries, reports and claim for the government grant related to R&D projects.
• Reconcile accounts receivables, debt and funding accounts and prepare quarterly notes used in financial statements.

Inventory

• Reconcile and analyze the movement of inventory and explain material differences.
• Prepare the inventory reports while working in collaboration with the inventory department for ad hoc analysis.

Other Tasks & Responsibilities

• Prepare and analyse the required quarterly reports for the external auditors and deliver adhoc analysis as required.

• Prepare the reporting for tax group at year end and deliver adhoc analysis as required.

• Develop ad-hoc reporting and extracts from Oracle, Planisware and legacy systems data based on users requirements.
• Analyze various exception reports that require adjustments to projects.
• Coordinate and participate in meeting involving project accounting.
• Coordinate and resolve issues with business representatives by proposing a plan to rectify the issue.

Qualifications

• University degree in accounting or finance.
•  Recognized accounting certification (CMA, CA, CGA).
• Three to five years of relevant experience in project accounting in a manufacturing environment.
• Strong in data analysis, systems and reporting tools.
• Good knowledge of ORACLE.
• Proven experience in multinational company and demonstrated ability to work in a dynamic and changing environment.
• Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office applications (Excel).
• Additional education may be substituted for some experience.

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CAE thanks all applicants for their interest. However, only those whose background and experience match the requirements of the role will be contacted.

Equal Opportunity Employer 

CAE is an equal-opportunity employer committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion. As "One CAE," we take affirmative action to ensure equal opportunity for all applicants regardless of race, nationality, colour, religion, sex, gender identity and expression, sexual orientation, disability, neurodiversity, Veteran status, age, or other legally protected characteristics.  

If you don't see yourself fully reflected in every job requirement listed in the job posting, we still encourage you to reach out and apply. At CAE, everyone is welcome to contribute to our success. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, please get in touch with us at rh-hr@cae.com.