Program analyst Jobs in Ajax, ON

About Our Client

Our client is sourcing a Financial Analyst for a 12-month contract.

About the Opportunity

• Lead the development and coordination of financial plans, budgets, forecasts, and operational business planning

Manage and oversee finance-related activities for the business unit, including monthly and annual close cycles

Guide and support project managers on invoicing, cost tracking, and expense distribution

Examine financial and operational data to identify patterns that support forecasting and performance planning

Assess financial outcomes against plans, explain deviations, and recommend corrective actions or efficiency improvements

Deliver guidance and hands-on training to operational teams regarding project accounting standards and procedures

Serve as a financial partner to project managers and departmental leadership, providing insight throughout the project lifecycle

Produce regular financial reports highlighting performance, trends, and key metrics

Communicate financial concepts and workflows clearly to non-financial and technical stakeholders

Contribute to the development of business cases and financial justification documents

Support the preparation of internal financial presentations for management review

Evaluate project financial risks, including provisions for potential losses, warranties, or contingencies

Identify opportunities to enhance financial processes and overall business performance

Perform recurring reconciliations for balance sheet and income statement accounts

Maintain effective financial controls to ensure accuracy, consistency, and compliance

Provide cross-coverage for other analysts during periods of absence

Complete additional finance-related tasks as required

About You

Undergraduate degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or a related discipline, or an equivalent combination of education and experience

Professional accounting designation (CPA) considered an asset

Solid understanding of Canadian accounting standards (ASPE / IFRS) and U.S. GAAP

5–7 years of progressive experience in a finance or accounting role

Strong analytical and financial interpretation capabilities

Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel within an Office 365 environment

Hands-on experience working with SAP or comparable ERP systems

Demonstrated experience reconciling balance sheet and income statement accounts

High level of accuracy and attention to detail, with the ability to independently validate work

Proven ability to collaborate effectively and support the development of colleagues

Structured and disciplined approach to financial analysis, with the ability to explain drivers and variances

Ability to work independently and manage competing deadlines

Track record of proactively identifying and implementing business or process improvements

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

How to Apply

Click the “Apply Now” button and follow the instructions to submit your resume. Please know that we only accept documents in MS Word or Rich Text formats. When referencing this job, quote # 468996.

This position for employment is for a current vacancy with Vaco / Highspring’s client. You must currently reside within the Greater Toronto Area and be permitted to work in Canada to be considered for this opportunity. A recruiter will be in touch with you if your profile meets our client’s requirements for this role.

Determining compensation for this role (and others) at Vaco / Highspring depends upon a wide array of factors including but not limited to the individual’s skill sets, experience and training, licensure and certifications, office location and other geographic considerations, as well as other business and organizational needs. With that said, as required by local law in geographies that require salary range disclosure, Vaco / Highspring notes the salary range for the role is noted in this job posting. The individual may also be eligible for discretionary bonuses, and can participate in medical, dental, and vision benefits as well as the company’s 401(k) retirement plan. Additional disclaimer : Unless otherwise noted in the job description, the position Vaco / Highspring is filing for is occupied. Please note, however, that Vaco / Highspring is regularly asked to provide talent to other organizations. By submitting to this position, you are agreeing to be included in our talent pool for future hiring for similarly qualified positions. Submissions to this position are subject to the use of AI to perform preliminary candidate screenings, focused on ensuring minimum job requirements noted in the position are satisfied. Further assessment of candidates beyond this initial phase within Vaco / Highspring will be otherwise assessed by recruiters and hiring managers. Vaco / Highspring does not have knowledge of the tools used by its clients in making final hiring decisions and cannot opine on their use of AI products.

Vaco by Highspring values a diverse workplace and strongly encourages women, people of color, LGBTQ+ individuals, people with disabilities, members of ethnic minorities, foreign-born residents, and veterans to apply.

EEO Notice

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By submitting to this position, you agree that you will be giving Vaco by Highspring the exclusive right to present your as a candidate for the foregoing employment opportunity. You further agree that you have represented information about yourself accurately and have not affirmatively misrepresented your qualifications. You also agree to maintain as confidential, to the fullest extent permitted by law, any information you learn from Vaco by Highspring about the position and you will limit disclosure of information about the position only to the extent necessary to perform any obligations in furtherance of your application. In exchange, Vaco by Highspring agrees to exercise reasonable efforts to represent you through all solicitation, job screening and resume dispersal.

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Pay Transparency Notice

Determining compensation for this role (and others) at Vaco by Highspring depends upon a wide array of factors including but not limited to :

With that said, as required by local law, Vaco by Highspring believes that the following salary range referenced above reasonably estimates the base compensation for an individual hired into this position in geographies that require salary range disclosure. The individual may also be eligible for discretionary bonuses.