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Senior Financial Analyst - Compensation and Payroll (Closed)

About the Opportunity

• Own the Financial Reporting and reconciliation functions related to Global Payroll, ensuring accurate and timely reporting of payroll, benefits, and compensation
• Compile and analyze data for reporting purposes (formal and informal reports). Provide analytical and administrative support in establishment and maintenance of compensation
• Assist with the preparation of Payroll journal entries and account reconciliation for our Canada, US, UK and Australia operations
• Lead and deliver a planned Global HR budget for the salaried population in addition to maintaining active management, tracking, monitoring of results and forecasting the compensation components including base pay, variable pay, benefits, and vacation, across the business units
• Assist in the year-end bonus process, ensuring the accuracy of all calculations and payouts
• Assist to explore and track the technology capabilities of the Ceridian and Dayforce systems as it relates to HR reporting; navigate the systems as a reports administrator
• Present results to Management and provide important insight to support decision making
• Work with the Finance team, supporting one another, collaborate with the HR team and work with external service providers (group benefits, RRSP, tax services, external auditors, etc.)
• Continually evaluate financial results by comparing and analyzing actual results with plans and forecasts
• Lead multiple ad hoc and special projects related to HR and compensation, working directly with the Directors of Finance and HR

About You

• CPA or in-progress
• 2-5 years full cycle accounting experience including:

• Accounting knowledge; Journal entries and account reconciliations knowledge
• Strong analytical skills

• Knowledge of Internal Controls and Audit
• Knowledge of payroll/compensation related including payments calculations would be an asset; Understanding of critical HR processed like data administration, pension, benefits and payroll

• Must be able to work with highly confidential data and maintain confidentiality at all times
• Experience in HRIS and Compensation modules
• Strong analytical skills and attention to details are essential to succeed at this position
• Ability to work independently in a time sensitive environment
• Strong analytical skills: ability to collect and analyze data and present findings using advanced analysis techniques in Microsoft Excel (complex formulas, VLOOKUP’s, pivot tables, etc.)
• Strong proficiency in working with databases
• Work well in and ability to handle a high-pressured environment
• Excellent communication and organizational skills
• Liaise with all levels of the organization in a professional, courteous manner

Pay Rate

$40/hour

How to Apply

Click the “Apply Now” button and follow the instructions to submit your resume. Please note that we only accept documents in MS Word or Rich Text formats. When referencing this job, quote #324466.

You must currently reside within the Greater Toronto Area and be permitted to work in Canada to be considered for this opportunity. A recruiter will be in touch with you if your profile meets our client’s requirements for this role.