Senior Financial Analyst (FP&A & Technical Accounting)

Communications & Power Industries (CPI)•Halton Hills, ON

About The Position

We are seeking a Senior Financial Analyst who will play a critical role at the intersection of financial planning & analysis, technical accounting, and operational finance. This position is responsible for revenue analytics, project accounting (percentage of completion), and executive reporting, while supporting the integrity of financial results through strong technical accounting expertise. This role partners closely with Finance, Accounting, Operations, and Commercial teams to deliver actionable insights on profitability, backlog, bookings, and revenue streams, while ensuring compliance with applicable accounting standards.

Requirements

This role requires strong Excel and data manipulation skills to operate effectively in a complex systems environment.
Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
5+ years of experience in Accounting, Reporting, FP&A and project accounting in a manufacturing and project based environment
Strong understanding of: Revenue recognition (IFRS 15/ASC 606), Margin Analysis, Balance sheet accounting & reconciliations
Advanced Excel skills required, including: Complex formulas (XLOOKUP, INDEX/MATCH, SUMIFS), Pivot tables and large dataset management, Financial modeling and data structuring
Proven ability to work with large, imperfect datasets and build reliable reporting
Must meet all CGP requirements
Strong analytical and financial modeling skills
Advanced problem-solving and critical thinking ability, with a track record of identifying issues, developing solutions, and driving them to resolution
Ability to work independently in ambiguous situations and make sound, data-driven decisions
Demonstrated ability to create structure and clarity from incomplete or imperfect data
Ability to translate complex data into clear, actionable insights
Solid technical accounting judgment
High attention to detail and data accuracy
Strong communication and business partnering skills
Ability to manage multiple priorities in a deadline-driven environment

Nice To Haves

CPA (or in progress) strongly preferred
Experience with ERP systems (JDE preferred) and reporting tools (OneStream, Power BI) is an asset

Responsibilities

Lead revenue segmentation analysis to evaluate profitability by product line, customer, and business stream
Analyze and report on sales, bookings, backlog, shipments, and margins (weekly, monthly, and ad hoc)
Respond to ad hoc requests (e.g., product margins, backlog, sales performance)
Provide actionable insights on key drivers of revenue and profitability
Own percentage-of-completion (cost-to-cost) accounting for long-term contracts
Prepare and review monthly revenue and cost recognition calculations (C2C)
Partner with Operations to validate project forecasts, costs, and timelines
Ensure compliance with revenue recognition standards (IFRS 15 / ASC 606)
Support month-end close through journal entries, reconciliations, and variance analysis
Mentor, train and review balance sheet reconciliations for team members
Review and maintain accuracy of revenue, backlog, and cost-related accounts
Perform and review revenue reclassifications and cut-off adjustments
Assist with technical accounting assessments and documentation for complex transactions
Liaise with internal and external auditors as required
Prepare and enhance monthly and quarterly board materials, including: Bookings and backlog trends, Margin performance, Price realization and key business drivers
Deliver quarterly financial commentary
Own recurring reporting packages (weekly and monthly) for leadership
Support forecasting and budgeting processes, particularly for revenue and project performance
Maintain and enhance financial models supporting revenue, margin, and backlog
Update and manage forecasting tools (e.g., BI forecasts, OneStream inputs)
Ensure alignment between ERP data and reporting outputs
Build and maintain robust Excel-based models and reporting tools
Extract, reconcile, and transform data from ERP systems into usable financial insights
Improve and standardize reporting in a multi-source, partially manual data environment
Identify opportunities to automate and streamline reporting processes
Other duties as required.