Job Description

Alberta Innovates is seeking a financial reporting analyst in our finance team. The incumbent will interpret financial data to assist managers and leaders in key decisions and provide forecasting and reporting to corporate finance as well as other general financial matters to support the organization

Are you our next Financial Reporting Analyst? You would be a good fit for this position if you:
Enjoy building positive and productive working relationships
Are passionate about using your knowledge of financial practices to to provide guidance to your clients
Are knowledgeable in the area of financial reporting, following public sector accounting standards and adhering to generally accepted accounting principals
Are detail orientated and analytical in your approach to work

We are game changers
Alberta Innovates is a provincially funded corporation with a mandate to deliver 21st-century solutions for the most compelling challenges facing Albertans. We do this by building on our province\xe2\x80\x99s research and technology development strengths in the core sectors of health, environment, energy, food and fibre, and platforms such as artificial intelligence, nanotechnology and omics. We are working with our partners to diversify Alberta\xe2\x80\x99s economy, improve our environmental performance and enhance the well-being of Albertans through research and innovation.
Our subsidiary, InnoTech Alberta, offers a diversified range of scientific engineering and technological research and testing capabilities, and the facilities to support technology scale-up. Our multidisciplinary team has the depth of experience to work across all sectors, from energy to health to food and fibre. InnoTech Alberta offers you access to research talent, technical expertise, and unique facilities that can help accelerate technology development that serves both the private and public sector.

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Job Details
Responsibilites include, but are not limited to the following:

Forecasting, Budgeting and Reporting:
Prepare templates and reporting to support the organization\xe2\x80\x99s forecast and budget process
Provide variance analysis as required.
Prepare monthly information and reports to support business areas and corporate finance as required
Provide, interpret and analyze financial information

Area Analysis:
Review contracts and amendments to confirm payments, future commitments and to ensure the corporate policies have been followed
Compile contractual obligations and rights for the year-end annual report and for the audit (if applicable)
Provide analysis on program areas
Prepare adjustments and support as required

Other Financial duties/Ad-hoc requests:
Month end close procedures including but not limited to preforming complex reconciliations and journal entries.
Provide daily financial advice and support to program areas and corporate finance as required.
Liaison between finance department and business units concerning financial matters
Provide ad hoc reports or information as requested

Qualifications and skills we are looking for:
University degree in Accounting or Finance
Designation as a Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA) is required
Minimum of 3, preferably 5 years related accounting experience
Strong accounting skills and the ability to interpret financial reports is required
Strong analytical and detail oriented skills
Strong time management and organizational skills
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
Ability to work in a changing environment

Why Alberta Innovates?
We offer our employees opportunities to work on projects that will expand their skill sets while witnessing the visible impacts of their efforts. We value the development of our employees and create opportunities for working in capacities that allow new skills to be learned. We know that the wellness of our team is the most important part of our business so we offer a strong benefits package and generous vacation and paid time off programs to promote work-life balance which includes flexible work and wellness programs.

At Alberta Innovates, we respect diversity and embrace an inclusive culture. We value uniqueness and different perspectives as they play a critical role in our success. To achieve this, individuals are selected based on qualifications, merit, and abilities and we encourage applications from all backgrounds to apply.

The final candidate will be required to undergo a security clearance. All interviewees must be able to meet the requirement specified in the Physical Demand Analysis. This document will be supplied during the interview process to the successful candidate. This competition will remain open until a successful candidate is found.

ALBERTA INNOVATES IS COMMITTED TO THE PRINCIPLE OF EQUITY IN EMPLOYMENT AND ENCOURAGES APPLICATIONS FROM ALL QUALIFIED INDIVIDUALS. WE WISH TO THANK ALL APPLICANTS FOR THEIR INTEREST. HOWEVER, ONLY THOSE INVITED FOR AN INTERVIEW WILL BE CONTACTED.