Title: Financial Analyst
Department: Finance
Location: On site
Reports to: Financial Planning & Analysis Manager
About Us
At Vermeer Canada, we’ve been dedicated to enhancing our customers’ businesses since 2000, driven by our commitment to help build sustainable and responsible communities. We’re a family-oriented company with a strong passion for the Vermeer brand and its products. We strive to create an inclusive environment where team members can be their authentic selves while contributing to meaningful work.
Position Overview
Are you a detail-oriented and analytical person who excels in telling a story with data? In this role you will be responsible for financial reporting, analysis, reconciliation, and forecasting activities that support strategic decision-making and operational efficiency. You will collaborate cross-functionally with Accounting, Operations, AP/AR, and senior leadership to ensure the accuracy and integrity of financial data while delivering actionable insights to drive business performance. We’re looking for an individual with strong analytical, problem-solving, and critical thinking abilities with high attention to detail and accuracy.
The Financial Analyst works closely with the accounting, operations, and leadership teams to align financial reporting, planning, and analysis with organization goals and support continuous process improvement.
What you will do
- Analyze financial and operational data to identify trends, risks, and opportunities, and provide insights to support business decision-making and performance improvement.
- Prepare and maintain monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports, variance analyses, and supporting schedules for management review.
- Assist with budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning activities by compiling data, validating assumptions, and monitoring results against plan.
- Perform reconciliations between the general ledger and supporting subledgers to ensure the accuracy and completeness of financial records, including bank, inventory, work-in-progress, open receiver, branch transfer, vendor, and other balance sheet accounts.
- Prepare, review, and post journal entries, including daily and month-end journal vouchers, in accordance with company policies and accounting standards.
- Support month-end and year-end close by preparing reconciliations, accruals, supporting schedules, and audit-ready documentation within established timelines.
- Review, allocate, and analyze expenses posted to designated accounts to ensure accurate classification, proper coding, and timely reporting.
- Collaborate with Accounts Payable to support timely and accurate vendor payments, resolve invoice-related issues, and contribute to effective cash flow management.
- Support inventory accounting by reviewing cycle counts, reconciling discrepancies, validating transactions, and ensuring accurate costing and valuation.
- Partner with operations and accounting teams to ensure accurate tracking of inventory movements, expenses, and other financial transactions across business units.
- Provide financial analysis and recommendations to support cost control, profitability improvement, and operational efficiency initiatives.
What we are looking for
- Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or related field required.
- 2–4 years of relevant experience in financial analysis, accounting, or related roles.
- CPA, CFA, or CMA (or progress toward certification) is a plus.
- Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel (e.g., PivotTables, VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP, Index-Match, etc.).
- Experience with ERP systems (e.g., NetSuite, SAP, Oracle, QuickBooks) and financial reporting tools.
- Familiarity with inventory accounting methods and reconciliations.
- Experience using data visualization tools such as Power BI or Tableau is a plus.
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and critical thinking abilities.
- High attention to detail and accuracy.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
- Proven ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams.
What success looks like in the first 90 days
- Master financial systems and close processes — Quickly gain proficiency with internal tools and perform timely, accurate reconciliations and journal entries.
- Build strong cross-functional relationships — Establish credibility and rapport with stakeholders in Accounting, Operations, and AP to enable accurate data sharing and financial insights.
Travel
No travel is expected of this position.
Learn more about our team at vermeercanada.com.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $90,000.00-$110,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Casual dress
- Company events
- Dental care
- Disability insurance
- Life insurance
- On-site parking
- Paid time off
- RRSP match
- Vision care
Licence/Certification:
- Chartered Professional Accountant (required)
Work Location: In person
