Financial Accounting Analyst

Telesat•Ottawa, ON

About The Position

Telesat (Nasdaq and TSX: TSAT) is a leading global satellite operator, providing reliable and secure satellite-delivered communications solutions worldwide to broadcast, telecommunications, corporate and government customers for over 55 years. Backed by a legacy of engineering excellence, reliability and industry-leading customer service, Telesat has grown to be one of the largest and most successful global satellite operators. Telesat Lightspeed, our revolutionary Low Earth Orbit (LEO) satellite network, scheduled to begin service in 2027, will revolutionize global broadband connectivity for enterprise and Government users by delivering a combination of high capacity, security, resiliency and affordability with ultra-low latency and fiber-like speeds. Telesat is headquartered in Ottawa, Canada, and has offices and facilities around the world. The companyâ€™s state-of-the-art Satellite fleet consists of 14 GEO satellites, the Canadian payload on ViaSat-1 and one LEO 3 demonstration satellite. For more information, follow Telesat on X and LinkedIn or visit www.telesat.com The Financial Accounting Analyst will be responsible in supporting the Business Asset Accountant with reconciling costs from CIP to creation of assets. This role involves maintaining the fixed asset register, performing asset reconciliations, and supporting the financial planning and analysis team with asset-related insights.

Requirements

University degree in Commerce/Business Administration and an accounting designation, OR; Post-secondary education in accounting or equivalent and extensive direct experience in these functions
3+ years of experience in fixed asset accounting or a similar role.
Strong Knowledge of GAAP and IFRS related to fixed assets
Proficiency in accounting software and Microsoft Excel
Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
Effective communication and interpersonal skills.
GOC Reliability clearance is required for this role

Responsibilities

Track the progress of capital projects in anticipation of asset go-live
Maintain and update the fixed asset register, ensuring accuracy and completeness
Support Business Asset Analyst with setup of assets
Support Business Asset Analyst to ensure database, subledger and general ledger agree by company, account and location, investigating and resolving any discrepancies.
Monitor and track capital expenditures and asset disposals.
Assist in the preparation of financial statements and reports related to fixed assets.
Collaborate with various departments to ensure proper asset tagging and tracking.
Work closely with other departments to manage projects that are operating and capital in nature.
Support the budgeting and forecasting process by providing asset-related data and analysis.
Responsible for assigned balance sheet reconciliations and related period-end duties.
Approve supplier contracts and purchase requisitions in Workday
Ensure compliance with internal controls, policies, and regulatory requirements.
Other ad-hoc projects identified within the accounting operations group