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Financial AnalystModern Niagara • Ottawa, ON KMG, CA
Financial Analyst

Financial Analyst

Modern Niagara • Ottawa, ON KMG, CA
30+ days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

Role Summary

The Financial Analyst supports the Accounting & Finance department in Ottawa by managing financial reporting, analyzing project performance, and collaborating with operations teams to achieve key business objectives. This role ensures accuracy, compliance, and continuous improvement in financial processes.

Why This Role Matters to Modern Niagara

Financial Analysts play a critical role in maintaining financial health and operational efficiency. Their insights and reporting help leadership make informed decisions, mitigate risks, and achieve strategic goals.

Key Impact / Purpose

  • Provide accurate financial reporting and analysis to support business performance.
  • Identify risks and opportunities to improve project and regional financial outcomes.
  • Drive process improvements and support strategic planning initiatives.

Duties and Responsibilities :

  • Manage the regional risk and opportunities register for construction business units.
  • Perform project financial audits and evaluate against KPIs to identify risks and opportunities.
  • Prepare monthly financial reporting packages for Ottawa Construction divisions; streamline reporting processes.
  • Support the Finance Manager with budgeting and long-term planning.
  • Monitor WIP reports and collaborate with Finance and Operations Managers to meet billing targets.
  • Promote communication between finance teams and Project Managers to resolve contract and invoicing issues.
  • Assist with implementation of new finance initiatives.
  • Complete ad-hoc financial analysis and special projects.
  • Evaluate financial reporting systems and recommend improvements.
  • Monitor Accounts Receivable aging reports and coordinate collection efforts.
  • Reconcile intercompany balances and perform monthly project costing entries.
  • Support monthly balance sheet reconciliations.
  • Prepare weekly cash flow forecasts ensuring cash resources meet working capital requirements.
  • Assist with the external audit process.
  • Must-haves :

  • 2-3 years of project-related financial management experience.
  • Professional accounting designation (CPA) or in progress; equivalent education and experience considered.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
  • Ability to meet deadlines with high accuracy.
  • Resourceful, energetic, and committed to continuous improvement.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office and financial systems.
  • Nice-to-haves :

  • Experience in the construction industry.
  • Familiarity with budgeting and forecasting processes.
  • Knowledge of accounting principles and financial controls.
  • This is a new position. Expected annual compensation; $60,000 - $80,000

    Modern Niagara offers a competitive total compensation package including :

  • Performance based bonus opportunities.
  • Defined Contribution Pension Plan with a generous employer contribution.
  • Flexible Health and Dental benefits with tiered options to meet the needs of you and your family.
  • An annual health spending account to support your overall wellness.
  • 24 / 7 confidential support through our Employee and Family Assistance Program with access to comprehensive resources and professional services.
  • A competitive vacation package with additional vacation granted throughout your tenure with the organization.
  • Employer Paid Parental Leave Top Up.
  • Annual Community Day dedicated to volunteering and giving back to the communities where we live and work.
  • Corporate Discounts through various vendors across Canada for programs such as fitness, mobile phones, travel, home and auto insurance and many others.
  • Here at Modern Niagara, because we know our people are the best in the industry, we pride ourselves on providing a total compensation package that rewards employees for their hard work and supports employees and their families in their overall wellbeing.
  • About Modern Niagara

    Who We Are

    Modern Niagara helps building owners, managers, and general contractors meet the mechanical, electrical, integrated building technology, and building services needs of their buildings across Vancouver, Calgary, Edmonton, Toronto, Southwestern Ontario, and Ottawa. We are committed to having a positive and meaningful impact on Canada’s infrastructure — and on the communities where we live, learn, work, and heal. We build for life.

    Our Culture & Values

    We value passion, initiative, determination, professionalism, and teamwork. Health and safety are embedded in everything we do, and our award-winning safety culture consistently performs well above industry standards.

    Diversity, Equity & Inclusion at Modern Niagara

    We are committed to building a diverse, equitable, and inclusive organization where everyone has access to opportunity, feels a sense of belonging, and can thrive. We actively work to remove barriers faced by members of equity-seeking groups (including women, Indigenous, Black, racialized, 2SLGBTQIA+ people, people with disabilities, and newcomers to Canada) in the construction industry. We encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds and lived experiences and are committed to a barrier-free hiring process.

    If you require accommodation at any stage of the recruitment process, please contact us at so we can make appropriate arrangements.

    We appreciate every applicant’s interest in joining Modern Niagara. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

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