Financial Analyst, Financial Reporting & Treasury

Job summary

The Financial Analyst will manage day-to-day treasury functions, financial reporting, and assist with budgeting and forecasting processes. They will also ensure compliance with accounting standards and support cross-departmental financial deliverables.

Job details

OEG Sports & Entertainment (“OEGSE”) delivers North America’s leading sports and entertainment experiences to connect our fans to their passions. Located in the heart of the ICE District, OEG owns the 5-time Stanley Cup Champion Edmonton Oilers, the WHL’s three-time Memorial Cup Champion Edmonton Oil Kings, and the AHL’s Bakersfield Condors. OEG operates ICE District a 25-acre mixed use development project located in the heart of downtown Edmonton. The project was awarded Engineering News-Record’s 2020 Global Best Project Award in the Retail/Mixed-Use Development category. ICE District is home to a mix of premium office space, high-end residences, a luxury hotel, boutique shops and restaurants, all anchored by Rogers Place, a state-of-the-art sports and entertainment facility that is home to the NHL’s Edmonton Oilers. Our vision is to be a global leader in sports & entertainment. Together, we inspire our fans by connecting them to their passions, which is ours as well! We play hard as a team, and with devoted integrity towards our common purpose. We have commitments to innovation and growth, combined with performance excellence that ensures a fair return on investment. We develop our people to be leaders in our industry, and we invest in our communities. Through our world class talent, we strive to WIN. ON and OFF the ICE. About the Role: The Financial Analyst, Financial Reporting & Treasury will be responsible for assisting with the accuracy, timeliness and completeness of all Corporate Finance and Treasury requirements. They will bring hands-on experience to perform complex accounting activities, compliance reporting and financial analyses. This includes timely cash flow reporting, various ad-hoc financial analysis and daily, month-end and year-end financial reporting as required. The Financial Analyst, Financial Reporting & Treasury will play a key role in the continued growth and expansion of this organization by way of producing efficient and reliable financial information and the interpretation of financial results. Together with the Manager, Financial Reporting & Treasury and the Director, Finance & Treasury, they will provide commentary of financial results and forecasts to the Executive team. Your Focus in this Role: * Assist with the day-to-day treasury functions of the organization * Assist the financial modelling process by populating financial information, gathering supporting documents across various stakeholders, and other tasks as required * Supports budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis * Supporting the completion of the monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements, ensuring they are prepared in a timely fashion and accurately represent the financial position of the company and its operations * Maintaining corporate day-to-day accounting processes including posting journal entries and preparing general ledger reconciliations * Ensuring compliance with professional accounting standards (IFRS & ASPE), audits, and quality assurance * Create and maintain all outstanding debt and investment schedules for both external and related parties * Work closely with the OEG Tax team to manage cross departmental teams’ preparation of various deliverables to meet corporate tax deadlines * Reviewing and enhancing financial policies to support corporate and industry best practices * Continuously seek to improve accounting and reporting processes to increase efficiency, effectiveness, and compliance with internal controls * Other duties and project-oriented tasks as assigned Leadership Requirements: * Ability to manage cross-departmental projects and coordination of deliverables * Contributing to change management initiatives that enhance decision making, continue to ensure appropriate financial controls and improve efficiency of gathering, reporting, and analysing financial information within the organization Education & Credentials: * The ideal individual will possess a post-secondary degree, ideally in Accounting/Finance * Chartered Professional Accounting (CPA) Designation or working towards is preferred, but not mandatory Experience and Skills: * Minimum 3-5 years of progressive experience within Accounting, Finance or business analysis * Hands-on experience preparing monthly, quarterly, and annual working papers and Financial Statements, including concise MD&A, cash flow, and variance analysis * Experience with IFRS and ASPE, either direct or through public practice * Understanding of lender deadlines, reporting discipline, audit lifecycles and deadlines, in a complex multi-entity environment * Detail focused, strong business acumen and well versed in financial modelling and analysis * Strong planning and organizational skills to determine priorities with strict deadlines * Effective communication skills and the ability to build and maintain excellent relationships * Experience with accounting software (i.e. Microsoft Dynamics Great Plains, Solver, etc.) and proficiency in the Microsoft Office Suite * Capable of handling confidential and sensitive information Who You Are: * You’re a positive person with a customer-centric focus * You’re a self-starter that is excited by autonomy and has a relentless drive to exceed expectations * You’re open-minded and don’t mind adjusting on the fly * You believe in a team-first mentality and you thrive in a collaborative, egoless environment * You’re organized, have a keen eye for detail, and incredible time management skills * You have a talent for building great working relationships at all levels within an organization * You have excellent organizational skills and the ability to work independently, and complete tasks on a timely basis, while ensuring accuracy and completeness * You are self-motivated with strong attention to detail What’s in it for you? * 100% Employer Paid Benefits + RSP Matching Program * Oilers, Oil Kings, and Live Entertainment Ticket Options * Healthcare and Lifestyle Spending Account Options * On-Site Parking and Transit Allowance * On-Site Gym * Beautiful Office Space located Downtown Edmonton within Rogers Place – with easy access to the LRT! * Social Work Culture + Employee Events Next Steps: Thank you for your interest in joining our team! Those moving forward in the process will be contacted by a member of our team. Stay in Touch! Official Edmonton Oilers Website | NHL.com [https://www.nhl.com/oilers/]

What you’ll do

The Financial Analyst will manage day-to-day treasury functions, financial reporting, and assist with budgeting and forecasting processes. They will also ensure compliance with accounting standards and support cross-departmental financial deliverables.

Requirements

Candidates should possess a post-secondary degree in Accounting or Finance with 3-5 years of progressive experience. A CPA designation or progress toward one is preferred, along with proficiency in IFRS, ASPE, and financial modeling.

Benefits

• 100% Employer paid benefits • RSP matching program • Ticket options for Oilers, Oil Kings, and live entertainment • Healthcare spending account • Lifestyle spending account • On-site parking • Transit allowance • On-site gym

Listed skills

• Change Management · Preferred
• Budgeting · Preferred
• Financial Reporting · Preferred
• Data analysis · Preferred
• Financial analysis · Preferred
• Microsoft Office Suite · Preferred
• Forecasting · Preferred

Other relevant skills

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• Financial reporting
• Treasury functions
• Financial modeling
• Budgeting
• Forecasting
• Variance analysis
• General ledger reconciliations
• IFRS
• ASPE
• Corporate tax
• Change management
• Accounting software
• Microsoft Office Suite
• Data analysis
• Financial analysis
• General Ledger Reconciliation
• Compliance Reporting
• Microsoft Dynamics 365
• Financial Controls
• Self-Starter
• Financial Policy
• Organizational Skills
• Open Mindset
• Reporting Processes
• Effective Communication
• Variance Analysis
• Information Gathering
• Planning
• Self-Motivation
• Accounting
• Standard Accounting Practices
• Accounting Software
• Annual Reports
• Auditing
• Business Acumen
• Business Analysis
• Internal Controls
• Corporate Finance
• Corporate Tax
• Investments
• Social Work
• Certified Public Accountant
• Change Management
• Decision Making
• Microsoft Dynamics GP
• Finance
• Financial Analysis
• Financial Modeling
• Financial Statements
• Oil and Gas

Job areas

• Finance & Accounting
• Sports & Recreation
• Management & Leadership
• Treasury Financial Analyst
• Financial Analyst (General)
• Financial Analysts
• Financial and Investment Analysts