Financial Analyst - Accounting Systems & Projects

Brandt Corporate Services Ltd. is seeking a detailed oriented and analytical Financial Analyst - Accounting Systems & Projects for our Regina, SK, location. The Financial Analyst – Accounting Systems & Projects, is responsible for assisting the Director of Accounting Systems & Projects, with projects such as system implementations, conversions and process improvement, along with overseeing the day-to-day maintenance of the company’s business system and financial reporting tools. This role works closely in collaboration with the Company’s IT department.

Who We Are

Brandt is a customer driven company, privately owned and family run, strengthened by diversification and succeeding through specialization. We operate over 170 locations across Canada, the USA, Australia, and New Zealand.

For nine decades, the people of Brandt have stood shoulder-to-shoulder with the hardworking people that we serve. And really, there’s no place we’d rather be because just like them, it’s when we’re working hard and getting things done that we’re at our best.

Our success is driven by a passionate belief in the unlimited potential of our company and the ultimate success of our customers and we act on that belief every single day.

That’s Powerful Value, Delivered.

What You Will Be Responsible For

• Assist with planning, testing and implementation of accounting system functionality improvements, to drive efficiencies for operations and accounting.
• Assist in the ongoing development and maintenance of financial statement reporting tools.
• Work in collaboration with the IT department on the development and maintenance of a database of financial and operational metrics to support reporting across the company.
• Along with operations and accounting teams, assist in development and maintenance of consistent KPI reporting across all divisions.
• Assist in the maintenance of Power BI dashboards and reporting to be used across the company.
• Assist in the planning and implementation of improvements to the company’s budget tool, and perform annual updates and maintenance required in advance of the budget cycle.
• Responsible for oversight of the day-to-day maintenance of the accounting systems, ensuring integration with the company’s internal reporting tools, and providing support to the accounting teams, including:
• Setup and changes to system rules.
• Maintenance and additions of general ledger accounts.
• Maintenance of labour rates and expense allocation rules.
• Adding new locations and warehouses.
• Assist with system coding to optimize reporting across all divisions.
• Daily support of accounting systems, including monitoring of daily reports and follow-up on any matters that arise.
• Other business changes impacting the system setup, as required.
• Other ad-hoc projects as assigned related to accounting system and process efficiencies.

What We Look For

• Post-secondary degree/diploma in Business/Accounting, with advanced degree or professional Accounting designation (such as CPA) preferred.
• Experience working in an accounting setting with exposure to Accounting System Software rules.
• Experience working with Microsoft Power BI.
• Understanding of financial metrics and accounting.
• Ability to work as part of a team and independently.
• Ability to work well under pressure and meet set deadlines.
• Solid analytical and problem-solving skills with drive for continuous improvement.

What We Offer

• Competitive compensation: we offer fair, market-based wages that recognize your skills, experience, and contributions.
• Opportunities for advancement within a growing company that values initiative and teamwork.
• Comprehensive benefits coverage: including health, dental and more to support your wellbeing.
• Retirement savings programs: Pension and RRSP programs to help you invest in your future.

When you work for Brandt, we work for you. It’s as simple as that.