About the role
Our Client is looking for a Financial Analyst for a 6 month contract.
Location: 3 days in office located downtown Toronto
About the Opportunity
- Collaborate with internal teams to monitor and consolidate capital project expenses into active project accounts within Microsoft Dynamics 365.
- Conduct detailed reviews of procurement activities and project tracking tools; prepare journal entries for capital accruals as part of the regular month-end and fiscal year-end routines.
- Work jointly with the Controllership team to finalize project accounting, transitioning completed projects from work-in-progress to fixed assets with appropriate asset segmentation.
- Support regulatory and compliance reporting, including filings for Statistics Canada and obligations tied to government grants.
- Assist in the development of monthly reporting presentations for leadership, providing insights on capital project expenditures and status.
- Participate in the creation of the annual capital plan and provide updates for monthly financial forecasts.
- Build familiarity with operational processes and objectives by taking initiative to learn and stay informed about ongoing business activities.
- Contribute to audit preparations and tax-related documentation concerning capital assets.
- Deliver customized reports and analyses, and lend support to priority projects and strategic initiatives as needed.
About You
- A degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or a related discipline.
- Professional designation such as CPA is preferred.
- 2–3 years of relevant experience in a financial analysis or project accounting role.
- Skilled in Microsoft Excel; hands-on experience with ERP systems, particularly Dynamics 365, and data tools like Power BI is a plus.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively across departments.
- Analytical thinker with a proactive attitude and a drive to improve processes and solve problems.
- Highly organized with the ability to manage time effectively and prioritize shifting tasks.
- Comfortable operating in an environment that is fast-paced and constantly evolving.
About Vaco
Vaco Holdings is a leading provider of consulting, managed services and talent solutions. As a global professional services organization, Vaco Holdings is dedicated to supporting and transforming organizations in the core areas of accounting, finance, technology and digital. With a team of over 10,000, operating in more than 100 countries, Vaco Holdings provides business-critical services to a diverse and demanding client base through a distinct portfolio of brands: Vaco specializes in talent solutions, managed services and executive search; MorganFranklin Consulting specializes in finance, technology and business services; Pivot Point Consulting is a Best in KLAS healthcare IT consulting leader; Focus Search Partners specializes in retained and interim executive search services; and BUILT specializes in digital services focused on software, cloud, data and AI solutions. In addition to being named to Inc. magazine’s list of the fastest-growing private companies for the past 17 years, Vaco was named to Newsweek’s America’s Greatest Workplaces for Diversity and America’s Greatest Workplaces for Remote Work in 2023.
About the role
Our Client is looking for a Financial Analyst for a 6 month contract.
Location: 3 days in office located downtown Toronto
About the Opportunity
- Collaborate with internal teams to monitor and consolidate capital project expenses into active project accounts within Microsoft Dynamics 365.
- Conduct detailed reviews of procurement activities and project tracking tools; prepare journal entries for capital accruals as part of the regular month-end and fiscal year-end routines.
- Work jointly with the Controllership team to finalize project accounting, transitioning completed projects from work-in-progress to fixed assets with appropriate asset segmentation.
- Support regulatory and compliance reporting, including filings for Statistics Canada and obligations tied to government grants.
- Assist in the development of monthly reporting presentations for leadership, providing insights on capital project expenditures and status.
- Participate in the creation of the annual capital plan and provide updates for monthly financial forecasts.
- Build familiarity with operational processes and objectives by taking initiative to learn and stay informed about ongoing business activities.
- Contribute to audit preparations and tax-related documentation concerning capital assets.
- Deliver customized reports and analyses, and lend support to priority projects and strategic initiatives as needed.
About You
- A degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or a related discipline.
- Professional designation such as CPA is preferred.
- 2–3 years of relevant experience in a financial analysis or project accounting role.
- Skilled in Microsoft Excel; hands-on experience with ERP systems, particularly Dynamics 365, and data tools like Power BI is a plus.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively across departments.
- Analytical thinker with a proactive attitude and a drive to improve processes and solve problems.
- Highly organized with the ability to manage time effectively and prioritize shifting tasks.
- Comfortable operating in an environment that is fast-paced and constantly evolving.
About Vaco
Vaco Holdings is a leading provider of consulting, managed services and talent solutions. As a global professional services organization, Vaco Holdings is dedicated to supporting and transforming organizations in the core areas of accounting, finance, technology and digital. With a team of over 10,000, operating in more than 100 countries, Vaco Holdings provides business-critical services to a diverse and demanding client base through a distinct portfolio of brands: Vaco specializes in talent solutions, managed services and executive search; MorganFranklin Consulting specializes in finance, technology and business services; Pivot Point Consulting is a Best in KLAS healthcare IT consulting leader; Focus Search Partners specializes in retained and interim executive search services; and BUILT specializes in digital services focused on software, cloud, data and AI solutions. In addition to being named to Inc. magazine’s list of the fastest-growing private companies for the past 17 years, Vaco was named to Newsweek’s America’s Greatest Workplaces for Diversity and America’s Greatest Workplaces for Remote Work in 2023.