Job Senior Financial Analyst in Calgary

Alberta Blue Cross® is an Alberta based organization dedicated to delivering exceptional customer experience and community leadership. We’re committed to providing the best health coverage to over 1.8 million members and take an active role in promoting wellness. We believe in what we do—and place trust in our employees to deliver our vision.

Working at Alberta Blue Cross® means having a career where you’ll be recognized for your contributions. We value diversity, encourage our employees to maintain a healthy work-life balance and provide opportunities for career growth.

OVERVIEW:

Working in a flexible work style arrangement, Alberta Blue Cross® has an immediate opening for an enthusiastic, team-oriented, results-driven Senior Financial Analyst to join and round out our accounting team. Reporting to the Director of Accounting, the ideal candidate is a natural collaborator with a great attitude, strong analytical and technical accounting know-how.

WHAT YOU WILL DO:

• Perform daily general ledger accounting, financial reporting, and analysis to assist with month end and quarter end close.
• Create financial policies that align with the goals of the organization.
• Research and prepare technical accounting memos, as needed by the organization.
• Be an active participant in the preparation of the Company's annual financial statements including note preparation, support for disclosures, and research on new standards.
• Assist with the preparation of external audit requirements, including working papers and financial analysis to support the annual financial statements.
• Be a key leader in the Company's preparation for adoption and implementation of new accounting standards.
• Be an active participant in the Company's preparation, implementation, and performance of internal controls.
• Calculate or review various regulatory filings including PILOT, VAT, Insurance Premium Tax and LICAT across multiple Canadian jurisdictions.
• Prepare balance sheet account reconciliations, account analysis, accrual calculations, and various other related accounting and financial schedules.
• Assist in the training and mentoring of staff.
• Maintain confidentiality of financial information within the organization.

WHAT YOU WILL HAVE:

• A professional accounting designation (CPA).
• Five years of progressively responsible finance or accounting experience in an organization of similar size.
• Strong research and analysis skills.
• Strong communication skills – effective written and oral communication is required.
• Excellent presentation skills – the ability to understand and interpret complex data and communicate to all necessary stakeholders.
• Ability to learn new concepts and tasks quickly, work under pressure, and meet deadline requirements in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
• Ability to work both independently and in a team environment.
• Excellent attention to detail and the ability to manage conflicting priorities.
• Strong knowledge and working experience with IFRS.
• Good organizational and time management skills.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills.
• Experience or involvement in large ERP system implementations would be considered an asset.
• Experience with corporate and/or sales tax reporting and compliance would be considered an asset.

Please submit a cover letter and resume with your application. This position will remain open until a suitable candidate has been selected.

Alberta Blue Cross® is an inclusive employer committed to a workplace that reflects the diversity of the communities we serve. We empower and are advocates for our employees by welcoming, respecting and valuing their unique perspectives, backgrounds, and experiences.

We offer a competitive salary and benefits package and the opportunity to work in an innovative, high-energy team-focused environment. If you have the qualifications we are looking for, please apply.