Senior Financial Analyst (SFA)

Job summary

The Senior Financial Analyst will manage day-to-day accounting operations, including general ledger maintenance, month-end close processes, and financial reporting. They will also ensure compliance with IFRS, oversee payroll and accounts payable/receivable, and support financial analysis for the Head of Finance.

Job details

Position: Senior Financial Analyst (SFA) Location: Remote [Canada] Position Type: Employee [Full-Time] Salary Range: $80,000 - $100,000 CAD Department: Finance & Operations Reports to: Head of Finance ABOUT FISCAL.AI Fiscal.ai is a leading research and data platform built for capital markets professionals. Combining a high-performance research Terminal with a modern, near-real-time fundamentals API and MCP server, Fiscal.ai is redefining financial data infrastructure for the AI era. Headquartered in Toronto and backed by $13M in venture capital, the company serves thousands of institutional and professional clients and reaches millions of end-users through its API ecosystem. ABOUT THE ROLE We are seeking a Senior Financial Analyst who will serve in a controller capacity, owning day to day accounting operations while supporting financial analysis and reporting. Reporting directly to the Head of Finance, this role is critical to ensuring accurate financial records, timely close processes, and strong compliance with accounting standards and internal controls. This is an excellent opportunity for a hands on accounting professional who enjoys building structure, taking initiative, and contributing to a growing organization. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES Maintain the general ledger and chart of accounts, ensuring accuracy and consistency Perform monthly account reconciliations and resolve discrepancies Own month-end accounting close activities, including journal entries and general ledger close processes Prepare and analyze variance analysis comparing actual results to budget and forecasts Prepare quarterly and annual financial statements for internal reporting and tax purposes, and assist in preparation of quarterly board of director Finance materials Draft and maintain accounting policies, procedures, and technical accounting memos Ensure compliance with IFRS and internal controls Administer Payroll, Accounts Receivable and Accounts Payable, including invoicing, collections, and vendor payments Maintain and administer the company’s capitalization table, ensuring accurate tracking of equity ownership and stock option activity Work directly with external auditors, tax accountants, and legal advisors as required Support continuous improvement of accounting processes, systems, and documentation Serve as first point of contact for company-wide Finance activities Undergraduate degree in Accounting, Business, Finance, or a related field CPA designation 3-5 years of experience in a controllership, senior accounting, or similar role Strong working knowledge of IFRS and financial reporting requirements Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Google Sheets and AI tools (e.g. Claude, Chat GPT) in an accounting/finance capacity Solid understanding of full-cycle accounting and financial close processes High attention to detail with strong organizational and time-management skills Ability to work independently and take ownership of deliverables Preferred Qualifications Proficiency with QuickBooks Online (QBO) Familiarity with SaaS business accounting (e.g., revenue recognition, deferred revenue) Experience in a large, mature organization with knowledge of robust accounting and internal controls frameworks, and/or in a public accounting external audit capacity. Why Join Us High-visibility role with direct access to senior leadership Opportunity to shape accounting processes and controls Collaborative Finance & Operations team Competitive compensation and benefits Remote work flexibility, with an emphasis on trust, accountability, and results

What you’ll do

The Senior Financial Analyst will manage day-to-day accounting operations, including general ledger maintenance, month-end close processes, and financial reporting. They will also ensure compliance with IFRS, oversee payroll and accounts payable/receivable, and support financial analysis for the Head of Finance.

Requirements

Candidates must hold an undergraduate degree in Accounting, Business, or Finance and possess a CPA designation. The role requires 3-5 years of experience in controllership or senior accounting, along with strong proficiency in IFRS and financial reporting.

Benefits

• Remote work flexibility • Competitive compensation

Listed skills

• Financial Reporting · Preferred
• Microsoft Excel · Preferred
• Accounts receivable · Preferred
• Payroll · Preferred
• Quickbooks Online · Preferred
• Financial analysis · Preferred
• Accounting · Preferred
• Month-End Close · Preferred

Other relevant skills

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• Financial analysis
• Accounting
• General ledger
• Month-end close
• Variance analysis
• Financial reporting
• IFRS
• Internal controls
• Payroll
• Accounts receivable
• Accounts payable
• Capitalization table
• Microsoft Excel
• Google Sheets
• AI tools
• QuickBooks Online
• Invoicing
• Internal Controls
• Operations
• Accounts Payable
• Software As A Service (SaaS)
• Leadership
• Continuous Improvement Process
• Detail Oriented
• Artificial Intelligence
• Finance
• Accountability
• Research
• Application Programming Interface (API)
• Equities
• Financial Data
• Time Management
• Forecasting
• Proactivity
• Collections
• Capital Markets
• Certified Public Accountant
• External Auditing
• Financial Analysis
• Financial Statements
• Revenue Recognition
• Memos
• Microsoft Certified Professional
• Internal Reporting
• Accounting Operations
• Corporate Finance
• Standard Accounting Practices
• Accounts Receivable
• General Ledger
• International Financial Reporting Standards

Job areas

• Finance & Accounting
• Management & Leadership
• Data & Analytics
• Technology
• Financial Analyst
• Financial Analyst (General)
• Financial Analysts
• Financial and Investment Analysts