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Cando Rail & Terminals
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Sr. Financial Analyst
Cando Rail & Terminals · Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada
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In short
The Senior Financial Analyst is responsible for preparing and reviewing financial transactions and results for specific operating units. They will collaborate with operations teams to provide financial support, manage budgets, and drive process improvements in reporting.
What they're looking for
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Candidates should have a diploma or bachelor's degree in accounting and at least 3 years of experience in core accounting processes. A CPA designation or active progress toward one is considered an asset.
About the employer
Cando Rail & Terminals
We are here to solve your rail needs. We optimize supply chains and connect industry to Class 1 railways.
Cando Rail & Terminals is Canada’s leading provider of specialized rail operating services that allow industrial shippers to optimize their supply chains and connect to Class 1 railways by leveraging Cando’s operating capabilities and network of owned multi-purpose rail terminals.
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We provide a wide range of rail services including short line operations, industrial switching, material handling, terminal & transload services, railcar staging, train assembly, and related services. Fully embedded in our customers’ supply chain, Cando Rail & Terminals ensure our customers’ products get to where they need them, when they want them.
- INDUSTRY
- Rail Transportation
- COMPANY
- Privately Held
- FOUNDED
- 1978
- HEADQUARTERS
- Brandon, Manitoba
- SIZE
- 501-1,000
- OFFICES
- 1 on LinkedIn
- OPEN HERE
- 2 roles
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Questions about this role
- Is this Cando Rail & Terminals role remote?
- Tagged on site.
- Does it sponsor visas?
- Listed as no visa sponsorship.
- What experience does it ask for?
- Listed as 2-5 years.
The posting, in full
The Senior Financial Analyst is responsible for the preparation and review of financial transactions and the financial results of a segment of the Company’s operating units. If you enjoy problem solving, and a company that promotes a strong safety culture, this opportunity is for you! Cando provides specialized rail operating services. We provide a wide range of rail services including short line operations, industrial switching, material handling, terminal & transload services, and more. With over 80 operations, we are the 3rd largest locomotive fleet in Canada and growing!
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The Senior Financial Analyst is responsible for the preparation and review of financial transactions and the financial results of a segment of the Company’s operating units. If you enjoy problem solving, and a company that promotes a strong safety culture, this opportunity is for you!
Cando provides specialized rail operating services. We provide a wide range of rail services including short line operations, industrial switching, material handling, terminal & transload services, and more. With over 80 operations, we are the 3rd largest locomotive fleet in Canada and growing!
Why Join Us?
- Be a key player in shaping the financial future of a leading rail service company
- Work in a dynamic environment that values innovation and efficiency
- Competitive compensation and benefits package
Opportunity Overview
The Senior Financial Analyst is responsible for the preparation and review of financial transactions and the financial results of a segment of the Company’s operating units. The successful candidate will be an individual with a strong accounting background, an analytical and critical thinking focus who can work with individuals across multiple disciplines to ensure accurate and timely financial results and feedback to the operations team.
Key Responsibilities
- Prepare in-depth financial analysis, including variance analysis, wage analysis and other KPI’s
- Collaboration with operations team to provide financial support where required, including financial analysis to understand the financial implications of ongoing projects, potential opportunities and/or problems experienced.
- Review of purchasing transactions and assessment of required federal and provincial taxes to ensure accurate financial reporting and compliance.
- Preparation of monthly customer invoices in coordination with operations team.
- Monitor budget variances, investigate discrepancies, and provide insights to support effective budget management
- Collaborate with the operations team to assist in developing annual budgets for the region
- Drive continuous process improvements in financial reporting, analysis, and budgeting processes.
- Identify opportunities to streamline financial workflows and enhance data accuracy
- Other full-cycle accounting functions as required.
Qualifications
- Diploma or bachelor’s degree in accounting is preferred.
- 3+ years’ experience in core accounting processes is preferred.
- Experience in a collaborative environment.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Willingness to learn, grow and develop in the role and into the future.
- CPA designation, or active progress toward completion of the CPA program, is considered an asset.
Note: This description is not intended to limit the assignment of work or be construed as a complete list of the many duties to be performed by the incumbent. The qualifications are provided so interested candidates understand the level of expertise required in this position.