Financial Analyst

ConnectCPA LLP

Controllers providing strategic financial oversight for small and medium-sized businesses in Canada. Combine controllership and FP&A responsibilities while collaborating with clients remotely.

Posted 5/23/2026full-timeRemote • 🇨🇦 CanadaMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Cloud

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Manage a portfolio of clients and provide ongoing fractional controllership services
Oversee the month-end close and financial reporting process for key clients
Review financial statements and identify trends and opportunities through variance and financial analysis
Support budgeting, forecasting, and other FP&A initiatives
Develop and improve accounting workflows, controls, and reporting processes
Create industry-specific metrics to monitor financial performance
Prepare client-specific internal reporting and financial insights
Collaborate closely with bookkeeping and tax teams to ensure alignment and accuracy
Lead client meetings and communicate financial results and recommendations clearly.

Requirements

What you’ll need

CPA designation (preferred) or MBA with strong accounting and finance experience
3+ years of FP&A, controllership, or other progressive accounting/finance experience
Strong understanding of bookkeeping and accounting principles, particularly month-end close processes
Strong familiarity with cloud accounting platforms and Microsoft Excel
Willingness to investigate issues and problem-solve using professional judgement independently
Foresight to be proactive and complete tasks with minimal oversight
Ability to thrive in a collaborative, high-performing remote team environment
Ability to lead client meetings and think strategically.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Fully paid for health, dental, and vision benefits
Fridays off in July & August (yep, paid!)
Paid December holiday shutdown
Equipment Provided. A brand-new laptop and all the gear you need to hit the ground running.

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Hard Skills & Tools

financial analysisbudgetingforecastingaccounting workflowsfinancial reportingvariance analysisinternal reportingcontrollershipbookkeeping principlesmonth-end close

Soft Skills

problem-solvingstrategic thinkingcommunicationcollaborationproactiveindependent judgementleadershipattention to detailadaptabilityteamwork

Certifications

CPAMBA