Financial Reporting Analyst

Vancouver, BC
On-site
Posted Sep 19, 2026
1 position

$85,000–$95,000 / year

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Employment type: Full-time
Experience level: Mid-level · 3+ years
Minimum education: Professional degree
Posting language: English
Working hours: 40 hours per week

Job summary

The Financial Reporting Analyst manages financial operations, performs complex reconciliations, and ensures the accuracy and compliance of financial reporting. They also lead financial cleanup projects and support the month-end close process while driving process optimization initiatives.

Job details

Seaspan employees are goal-driven and thrive in a high-performance culture. Our integrated business model, with over 25 years of fleet life-cycle management expertise, provides the world’s major shipping companies with long-term leases on large, modern and technologically advanced vessels, combined with industry-leading ship management services. As owner and operator of the vessels, we provide skilled officers and crews dedicated to the safe, reliable, and economical operation of our fleet. Seaspan's fleet has evolved over time to meet the varying needs of our customer base. We own vessels in a wide range of sizes, from 2,500 TEU to 24,000 TEU. Our main operating offices are located in Singapore, Vancouver, Hong Kong, and Mumbai. Position Description: Reporting to the Manager, Financial Reporting, the Financial Reporting Analyst works closely with the Financial Reporting and Finance Operations teams to assist in managing financial operations, ensuring accuracy, completeness and compliance. Works cross-functionally to drive various finance initiatives, performs complex reconciliations and implements process improvements. In addition, this role will support the Financial Reporting team with the accurate and timely close of the month end cycle. This is a full-time onsite role located in our office in Vancouver, BC. Job Responsibilities: Reviews, analyzes and approve working papers, journal entries, and account reconciliations ensuring completeness, accuracy, and compliance with accounting policies Leads and participates in financial cleanup projects, including historical account reconciliations, dry dock accrual reviews, and correction of aged balances Partners with cross-functional teams to identify, investigate, and resolve reconciling items tied to legacy accounting entries and balances Reviews journal entries and prepares analysis related to all major financial statement captions. Reviews and manages annual and quarterly financial statements for stand-alone entities Assists in resolving complex accounting reconciliations Assists with review, analysis, and documentation of accounting policies and procedures Assists with finance transformation projects to optimize accuracy and timeliness of the financial close and reporting processes by leveraging best practices and technology May assist with preparation and review of the company’s consolidated financial statements and MD&A Proactively manages risk by identifying potential issues and implementing effective solutions to enhance business unit performance and compliance with internal control policies Analyzes end-to-end process performance, by understanding workflow designs and translating complex data sets into strategic insights to drive process optimization Provides training to new/ junior staff as needed Requirements: Bachelor’s Degree in Commerce, Accounting, Management, or equivalent from a recognized institution A recognized professional accounting designation, or working towards a recognized professional accounting designation (e.g. CPA) Minimum 3 years experience supporting timely and accurate GL close within an accounting function and/or financial statement preparation Experience with foreign currency transactions and intercompany transactions Understands and has applied internal controls and process redevelopment Excellent working knowledge of MS Office applications specifically Excel and Word Strong communication skills to lead and coach less experienced staff members Ability to work under pressure with strict deadlines Strong organizational skills and ability to multitask Strong attention to detail Strong analytical skills Additional Desired Qualifications: Experience with SOX requirements. Experience with multiple office organization. Hands-on experience with NetSuite or other financial systems software. Compensation and Benefits Package: Seaspan’s total compensation is based on our pay-for-performance philosophy that rewards team members who deliver on and demonstrate our high-performance culture. The hiring range for this position is $85,000 - $95,000 CAD per annum. The exact base salary offered will be commensurate with the incumbent’s experience, job-related skills and knowledge, and internal pay equity. Seaspan Corporation is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, colour, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected Veteran status. We thank all applicants in advance. If your application is shortlisted to be included in the interview process, one of our team will be in contact with you.

What you’ll do

Requirements

Candidates must hold a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Commerce, or Management and possess a professional accounting designation or be in the process of obtaining one. A minimum of 3 years of experience in accounting functions, specifically with GL close and financial statement preparation, is required.