Financial Analyst

GFL Environmental Inc. • Mississauga, ON

2d • Onsite

About The Position

The Financial Analyst acts as the bridge between accounting data and strategic business insights. This role ensures the integrity of the General Ledger, optimizes financial reporting systems (TM1), and provides Business Unit (BU) leaders with the clarity needed to drive operational performance.

Requirements

• Four-year degree in Accounting; relevant accounting designation (CPA) is preferred.
• 2-4 years of progressive accounting experience, with 1-2 years of advanced experience with financial reporting systems.
• 1-2 years of experience with TM1 Administration is preferred; high degree of proficiency with Microsoft Office suite (Advanced Excel).
• Strong understanding of GAAP and current accounting practices.
• Strong problem-solving skills with a high degree of accuracy and attention to detail.
• Ability to translate complex data into clear narratives and manage both short and long-term accounting projects.
• Ability to work in an indoor office environment; includes extended periods of sitting, moderate noise levels, and standard visual requirements for close-up data analysis.
• Valid work authorization in the country where the job is located is required.
• Successful candidates will be required to provide valid documentation confirming their eligibility to work in the country where the job is located prior to their start date.

Nice To Haves

• TM1 Administration experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage and audit the chart of accounts while overseeing the review and reconciliation of complex GL activity to ensure GAAP compliance.
• Design and maintain the monthly accounting closing schedule, ensuring all Business Units meet the required reporting deadlines.
• Prepare journal entries and reconciliations, ensuring robust supporting documentation and clear audit trails.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for external auditors, managing request lists and resolving accounting inquiries.
• Consolidate monthly and quarterly financial results across multiple BUs, highlighting key trends and variances.
• Act as a dedicated finance liaison for BU Managers, translating financial results to support operational decision-making.
• Lead the development of automated, standard, and ad-hoc reporting packages using TM1 to reduce manual manipulation.
• Serve as the primary finance lead for the annual budgeting cycle; drive timelines, ensure data integrity, and consolidate inputs into the master budget.
• Utilize budgeting methodologies to challenge historical spending and ensure financial alignment with company goals.
• Maintain and update monthly and quarterly rolling forecasts that incorporate real-time market shifts and operational performance.
• Translate complex financial variances into clear narratives for monthly management discussions.

Benefits

• GFL is committed to equal opportunity for all, without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, citizenship, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, veteran status, disability, genetic information, or any other protected characteristic.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees