Senior Financial Analyst at Aston Carter — NeverHard

Job DescriptionJob Description Job Title: Sr. Financial Analyst, Canadian Banking Controllership Job Description The Sr. Financial Analyst, Canadian Banking Controllership supports Canadian Commercial and Corporate Banking business units and ensures the integrity of financial and management information used for reporting and business analysis. As a key member of the Finance Controllership team, this role is accountable for the accuracy of loan ledgers and the amounts reported in financial reporting systems. The Sr. Financial Analyst oversees loan accounting advisory, investigates accounting and process issues, manages reconciliations, and supports month-end close activities and ad hoc financial requests. Responsibilities Ensure the integrity and accuracy of loan ledgers and related balances reported in financial reporting systems. Execute detailed loan contract accounting reviews to eliminate existing backlogs and maintain up-to-date records. Perform financial analysis, including investigation and explanation of results, variances, and trends for Canadian Commercial and Corporate Banking units. Provide loan accounting advisory support, including fee recognition, accruals, and other loan-related accounting treatments. Investigate accounting issues and process anomalies, identify root causes, and recommend corrective actions. Prepare, review, and post journal entries related to lending and loan accounting activities. Perform and review bank reconciliations and other key balance sheet reconciliations to ensure accuracy and completeness. Support the preparation and review of financial statements and management reports, ensuring consistency with general ledger data. Assist with budgeting, forecasting, and analysis of actuals versus budget for relevant business units. Support month-end close activities, including reconciliations, variance analysis, and resolution of accounting issues within tight timelines. Collaborate with internal stakeholders across Finance, Controllership, and business units to resolve accounting and reporting questions. Utilize Excel (including formulas, VBA, and macros) and AI tools to analyze large data sets, streamline processes, and enhance reporting efficiency. Respond to ad hoc financial and accounting requests that arise during the month and at month-end. Contribute to continuous improvement of accounting processes, controls, and reporting quality within the controllership function. Essential Skills Minimum 5+ years of relevant work experience with financial services institutions. Strong accounting knowledge with hands-on experience in loan accounting and general ledger activities. Proficiency in Excel, including advanced formulas, VBA, and macros, to manage and analyze large volumes of data. Familiarity with AI tools used to support financial analysis and process efficiency. Proven ability to investigate accounting issues and process discrepancies and provide clear, well-supported resolutions. Strong experience with reconciliations, including bank reconciliations and balance sheet reconciliations. Experience with month-end close activities, including journal entries, accruals, and variance analysis. Solid understanding of financial reporting, financial statements, and management reporting. High attention to detail and accuracy, especially when working with large data sets and complex loan information. Experience in finance or accounting with practical experience in loan, lending, and fee recognition processes. Additional Skills & Qualifications Understanding or experience with lending products, including terms and conditions, interest calculations, and fee structures. Understanding or experience with general ledger applications such as SAP or Oracle. Current professional accounting accreditation (CPA or equivalent such as ACCA or CA) with strong knowledge of IFRS accounting standards preferred. Knowledge of ACBS or similar loan administration and accounting systems. Experience working with budgeting, forecasting, and analysis of actuals versus budget in a financial services context. Ability to work effectively with large volumes of financial and loan data while maintaining data integrity. Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills to explain financial results and variances to stakeholders. Work Environment This role operates within a controllership and finance environment supporting Canadian Commercial and Corporate Banking business units. The position follows a hybrid work model, with 2–3 days per week in the office (typically Monday, Tuesday, and one floating day) and the remainder working remotely. The standard work schedule is 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday, from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. The team uses general ledger and financial reporting systems, including SAP or Oracle, as well as Excel (with VBA and macros), AI tools, and loan-related systems such as ACBS. The environment is professional, deadline-driven, and collaborative, with opportunities for contract extension or conversion to a full-time role based on performance and business needs. Job Type & Location This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Mississauga, ON. Pay and Benefits The pay range for this position is $46.00 - $48.00/hr. Workplace Type This is a hybrid position in Mississauga,ON. À propos d'Aston Carter AstonCarter fournit des solutions de talent de classe mondiale à des milliers de clients à travers le monde. Spécialisés dans la comptabilité, la finance, les ressources humaines, l’acquisition de talents, la chaîne d’approvisionnement et certaines professions administratives, nous étendons les capacités des entreprises à la pointe de l'industrie. Nous nous appuyons sur notre profonde expertise en matière de recrutement et sur notre réseau expansif pour répondre aux besoins évolutifs de nos clients et de notre communauté de talents avec agilité et excellence. Avec des bureaux aux États-Unis, au Canada, en Asie-Pacifique et en Europe, Aston Carter est au service d’un grand nombre d’entreprises du Fortune500. Nous sommes fiers d’avoir remporté le double diamant ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® pour notre service aux clients et aux talents. Aston Carter est un employeur souscrivant au principe de l’égalité des chances et accepte toutes les candidatures sans tenir compte de la race, du sexe, de l’âge, de la couleur, de la religion, des origines nationales, du statut d’ancien combattant, d’un handicap, de l’orientation sexuelle, de l’identité sexuelle, des renseignements génétiques ou de toute autre caractéristique protégée par la loi. Si vous souhaitez faire une demande d’accommodement raisonnable, tel que la modification ou l’ajustement du processus de demande d’emploi ou d’entrevue à cause d’un handicap, veuillez envoyer un courriel à astoncarteraccommodation@astoncarter.com pour connaître d’autres options d’accommodement. Ordonnance sur l’égalité des chances de San Francisco: Conformément à l’Ordonnance sur l’égalité des chances de San Francisco, pour tous les postes situés dans la ville et le comté de San Francisco, nous examinerons les candidatures des personnes qualifiées ayant un casier judiciaire ou des antécédents criminels. Utilisation de l’intelligence artificielle (IA): Nous pouvons utiliser l’intelligence artificielle (IA) pour soutenir certaines étapes de notre processus d’embauche, notamment la recherche, la présélection et l’évaluation des candidatures. L’IA aide à analyser les candidatures et les qualifications, mais les décisions finales sont prises par notre équipe de recrutement. En soumettant votre candidature, vous reconnaissez et acceptez que celle-ci puisse être examinée à l’aide d’outils d’IA. About Aston Carter Aston Carter provides world-class corporate talent solutions to thousands of clients across the globe. Specialized in accounting, finance, human resources, talent acquisition, procurement, supply chain and select administrative professions, we extend the capabilities of industry-leading companies. We draw on our deep recruiting expertise and expansive network to meet the evolving needs of our clients and talent community with agility and excellence. With offices across the U.S., Canada, Asia Pacific and Europe, Aston Carter serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® double diamond winner for both client and talent service. The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law. If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email astoncarteraccommodation@astoncarter.com for other accommodation options. San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance: Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records. Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI): We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.