Financial Analyst – Fort Lauderdale

Job Summary:

The Financial Analyst works with the other members of the finance & accounting team and corresponds with others throughout the organization on matters relating to finance & accounting as needed.
This role is multi-faceted and encompasses several areas of finance & accounting.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Compiles annual budgets, forecasts and financial reports as required, including continued development and maintenance of the models.
• Prepares and presents DCF business models as required, including continued development and maintenance of the models.
• Support management in monitoring, compiling and interpreting financial data for reporting, planning and decision-making purposes.
• Prepares monthly voyage analyzers.
• Completes revenue accounting including related journal entries, preparation of general ledger account reconciliations, calculating and/or reviewing special adjustments.
• Completes revenue accounting including related journal entries, preparation of general ledger account reconciliations, calculating and/or reviewing special adjustments.
• Completes various responsibilities for the monthly financial close including, but not limited to, journal entries, reconciliations, and variance analysis reports for several companies.
• Uploads the annual budget into Infor/Lawson accounting software.
• Assists with year-end audits including preparation of schedules, general ledger account grouping reports for financial statements and pulling documentation.
• Completes various ad-hoc reporting and analysis projects as needed.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Finance or Accounting.
• Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA), Certified Accountant (CA) or Certified Management Accountant (CMA) certification is an asset.
• 3 or more years of related experience of financial analysis, budgeting, forecasting and variance analysis experience.
• Able to create concise reports and synthesize large data sets.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills.
• Highly proficient with Microsoft Office, specifically with Excel.
• Proficient with accounting software, particularly Lawson is an asset.
• Excellent organization, planning and prioritization skills.
• Able to create and maintain effective working relationships with stakeholders.
• Confidentiality, discretion and diplomacy on all business matters.
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.
• Multi-tasking and organization skills.
• Self-motivated, able to work in a team environment and balance the needs of a number of individuals and the team.
• Capable of identifying and resolving problems in a timely manner.
• Business minded with strong strategic acumen and analytical skills.
• Good understanding of financial markets.

Working Conditions:

• Operates in an open office environment and routinely uses standard office equipment, such as computers and phones.
• Requires routine after hour and weekend work.

If you are interested in a rewarding career, please send your resume.

Please include “Financial Analyst” in the subject line of your email. This is a full-time permanent position in our Fort Lauderdale office. Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship from Algoma.