Financial Analyst - US HVT Operations

About the position Reporting to the U.S. Business Analyst, you will prepare budgets, coordinate month end closing, provide insight into monthly and annual financial results, business unit costs, and budget variances to the VP Engineering & Operations and the Director of Business Decision Support & Financial Performance. Kinectrics is a leading provider of innovative life cycle management solutions for the global electricity industry. Kinectrics is known worldwide for the technical excellence of its’ employees, challenging work, opportunity for career growth, and flexible working conditions. Kinectrics U.S. High Voltage Technology provides comprehensive engineering, testing services, analysis and consulting for the energy sector. Our employees work with customers to solve their most difficult technical challenges in an entrepreneurial business environment, where careers can develop along both technical and managerial paths. Kinectrics provides a positive and supportive work environment where you will work with diverse team of engineers and be challenged to continue to learn and grow professionally. Kinectrics offers employees comprehensive benefits plan which includes medical, dental, vision, life insurances, generous Paid Time Off and a 5% match on our 401k plan. Kinectrics currently offers a flexible WFH/Office schedule. Kinectrics AES is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against based on their race, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or other protected classification. Responsibilities • Support the KAES High Voltage Testing Business Unit's financial operations by providing timely and accurate reporting and business analysis that will be used to better enable the division to grow the profitability of the business line • Prepare and coordinate budgets, business plans and forecasts • Be the SAP business process owner for the PS (Project Systems) module • Coordinate finance activities for month end, year-end, etc. • Apply appropriate revenue recognition to the projects • Analyze trends and data used in preparing forecasts of expenses and cash flows for the division • Review and analyze financial results and variances from budget for KAES and make suggestions for improvements or cost savings • Review and investigate general ledger information and provide appropriate charge numbers • Provide both month-to- month financial data and trends and explain financial processes to engineering staff • Assist in the preparation of business cases for fixed asset acquisitions for KAES • Assist in financial presentations for Kinectrics AES. • Prepare costing and billing analysis for CEO department manager presentations. • Act as backup support for other business analysts for vacation, illness etc. • Other duties as required Requirements • A minimum of 5-7 years of experience at a senior level in an accounting department. • Advanced knowledge/experience working with SAP is required (PS, SD, FICO) • Requires a strong knowledge of accounting, finance and economics • Requires knowledge of business systems, controls and reporting systems • Requires experience in budgeting, accounting policies and procedures, systems and costing • Excellent written and oral communication and interpersonal skills • High degree of attention to detail and ability to self-check work required. • Ability to handle multiple priorities with attention to detail and an ability to work independently • Proven ability to respond within short time constraints and meet deadlines, while maintaining accuracy • Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, with advanced skills in Microsoft Excel • A four-year university education or equivalent in business, finance, accounting, plus further concentrated studies in related areas • Strong knowledge of Canadian GAAP under ASPE/IFRS and US GAAP • A period of at least 5 - 7 years relevant work experience • Problem-solving/innovation • Interpersonal/teamwork • Communication • Must be legally authorized to work permanently in the U.S. without visa sponsorship now or in the future. Nice-to-haves • CPA Designation preferred Benefits • Kinectrics offers employees comprehensive benefits plan which includes medical, dental, vision, life insurances, generous Paid Time Off and a 5% match on our 401k plan. • Kinectrics currently offers a flexible WFH/Office schedule. Apply tot his job