This range is provided by Randstad Canada. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more. Direct message the job poster from Randstad Canada Base pay range CA$40.00/yr - CA$60.00/yr Human Capital Consultant | Finance Recruiter | Randstad Canada Senior Corporate Accountant, Contract(Strong chance of it getting extended) Key Duties and Responsibilities Strategic Budgeting and Financial Planning (FP&A) Lead Budget Cycle: Own the development and execution of the annual budget, ensuring it directly aligns with organizational strategic priorities and the needs of the Systems Governance Board. Multi-Year Projections: Develop comprehensive multi-year financial forecasts (including detailed 5-year cash flow and 3-year forecasts) and build high-quality financial models capable of scenario and sensitivity planning. Variance Analysis: Collaborate proactively with Management to analyze budgetary variances, assessing financial risks and opportunities. KPI Development: Establish and report on key financial performance indicators (KPIs) to effectively communicate the financial health of core regulatory and strategic initiatives. Project Accounting: Determine threshold compliance for project accounting, monitor project expenditure, and explain variances for various strategic projects. Workday Subject Matter Expert: Support the operation, maintenance, and ongoing updating of Workday Financials ERP and its planning module, Adaptive Planning . This is a critical immediate deliverable following a recent staff change. Process Mapping & Reporting: Lead process mapping initiatives for Workday workflows and develop custom toolsets and reports to meet specific business needs. System Development Sign-Off: Act as the sign-off accountant for all system development impacting the financials and cash flow of the Systems Office, as delegated by the AVP Finance. Integration: Update existing or create new integration methods to automate and streamline data capture within the FIS. Core Financial Reporting and Processing Month-End Close: Lead and support the full month-end closing procedures, including preparing and posting complex journal entries and preliminary financial reports. Reconciliation & Analysis: Prepare necessary reconciling schedules and conduct draft analysis and reports for distribution to the Board, for the AVP Finance’s review. Financial Processing Guidance: Provide guidance and support to junior finance staff (including the two accounting clerks responsible for invoice preparation). Transaction Management: Manage a high volume of complex intercompany transactions and review/post invoices. Ensure accurate and timely information is provided to programs, and liaise with the Rogers Group for disbursement processing. Payroll Accounting: Maintain oversight of accounting processes related to payroll, which is handled on the payroll system (HR is the vendor of record). Business Improvement and Project Leadership Process Improvement: Proactively identify and drive opportunities for business and operating efficiency improvement within the finance team and the broader Systems Office. Project Leadership: Lead internal and external cross project teams, as delegated by the AVP Finance, focused on developing and implementing required business systems and tools. Training: Develop training materials and support the delivery of training sessions to staff on new systems and processes. Expert Consultation: Provide expert opinion to the AVP Finance on financial matters related to projects. Certification: CPA designation or near completion. Experience: 7 to 8 years of direct experience in a progressively responsible accounting, auditing, or finance role. Proficiency with Workday ERP (Financials/Adaptive Planning) is a strong asset. Technical Skills: Superior proficiency in Microsoft Excel is mandatory for advanced modeling, forecasting, and data analysis (e.g., pivot tables, lookups, complex spreadsheets). Core Competencies: Strong project management, organizational, analytical, and problem‑solving skills. Well‑developed influencing and negotiating skills to ensure delivery against plans. Work Model: Hybrid. Must be in the Office 2 days per week (40% in‑office) . Seniority level Mid‑Senior level Employment type Contract Job function Accounting/Auditing Industries Accounting #J-18808-Ljbffr