Analyst, Corporate Finance

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• We help our employees build their careers by encouraging continuing education and investing in training and development.
• We put our employees at the center of what we do, enabling them to grow personally and professionally, through projects and challenges that are motivating and rewarding.
• We inspire people to do what they're passionate about by believing in integrity, respect and recognition, diversity and community support.
• We are a dynamic team where entrepreneurship, innovation and collaboration are at the heart of our values.
• We offer competitive salaries and a multitude of benefits from day one: generous medical and dental coverage, telemedicine, an employee and family assistance program, as well as retirement and savings programs.
• We recognize the importance of work-life balance through our hybrid work program, wellness allowance and year-round social events and activities.

We are looking for an Analyst, Corporate Finance to join our team in our Montreal office!

As an Analyst, Corporate Finance, you will be responsible for financial accounting tasks.

If you are career-minded and looking for a dynamic work environment with a growth mindset, you will love working among our team!

Your Day as an Analyst, Corporate Finance

Financial Accounting:

• Assist in the preparation and analysis of the holding company’s monthly consolidated financial statements and internal cumulative financial statements;
• Analyze the accounting implications of complex transactions;
• Maintain and update shareholder files;
• Calculate annual distributions and dividends to shareholders;
• Update projections and simulations for selling shareholders;
• Prepare the shareholder transaction file;
• Reconcile intercompany balances;
• Calculate ratios and monitor cash flow;
• Review bank reconciliations and prepare the treasury report;
• Draft, revise, and monitor accounting policies and internal control procedures;
• Support the Corporate Finance Controller at month-ends, quarter-ends, and year-ends;
• Maintain and update system data (shareholding & shareholder loans);
• Support the corporate finance department (CFO & VP).

Financial Information Disclosure:

• Prepare and analyze monthly, quarterly, and annual consolidated corporate financial information;
• Track the analytical needs for financial information to meet management and partner requirements;
• Participate in and coordinate work and presentations for the audit committee;
• Budget preparation;
• Prepare presentations and communications for the CFO to the Board of Directors and the Annual General Meeting;
• Work on various special projects.

Our Ideal Candidate

• 5 years of professional experience in corporate finance;
• University degree in Accounting or Finance;
• CPA, CFA, and other relevant certifications (completed or in progress) are key assets;
• Bilingual with strong verbal and written communication skills in both French and English, as the candidate will be required to interact in English with stakeholders (colleagues and clients) outside Quebec;
• Excellent skills in presenting complex financial information to various committees;
• Strong knowledge of MS Office Suite (Excel, Outlook, and Word);
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills;
• Effective time management and organizational skills;
• Dynamic, autonomous, proactive, and responsible.

Who we are

Founded in 1987 by Barry F. Lorenzetti, BFL CANADA is one of the largest employee-owned and operated Risk Management, Insurance Brokerage, and Employee Benefits consulting services firms in North America. The firm has a team of more than 1400 professionals located in 27 offices across the country. Our employees have free rein to demonstrate their creativity, leadership, and entrepreneurial skills since we believe in each one of them. BFL CANADA is a founding Partner of Lockton Global LLP, a partnership of independent insurance brokers who provide Risk Management, Insurance and Benefits Consulting services in over 140 countries around the world.

Our Montreal office is located in the heart of downtown Montreal, Quebec's largest city. Our employees can take advantage of the many exciting activities taking place in the area.

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We welcome and encourage applications from people with diverse abilities. BFL Canada is committed to fostering an environment that is diverse, equitable, inclusive, and accessible to all. The diversity of our talents enables innovation and creativity through diverse backgrounds, different thinking, and unique knowledge. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.

Offers of employment at BFL CANADA are conditional upon satisfactory results of background verifications.