Interim Senior Financial Analyst

Interim Senior Financial Analyst

Employment Type: Contract (1.5 years)

Location: Oakville, ON (On-Site)

Salary: $80,000–$100,000

Industry: Energy & Infrastructure Services

Position Type: Backfill

About the Opportunity

Our client is a Canadian-owned group of energy and infrastructure companies with over 3,000 employees and operations spanning electricity distribution, gas, telecommunications, and renewables coast-to-coast. With 18–20 legal entities under a single enterprise umbrella and a track record of steady growth, the organization operates at meaningful scale — and its finance team supports a diverse, operationally complex business.

The accounting team is currently supporting a company-wide SAP ERP implementation, and this Senior Financial Analyst role exists to backfill the day-to-day finance and accounting responsibilities during that period. This is a hands-on, full-cycle accounting role — not a reporting support position — and the person stepping in needs to be ready to carry real work from day one.

Reporting into the accounting group, the SFA will own the month-end close, support treasury operations, manage bank reconciliations and AP functions, and contribute to FP&A and operational KPI reporting for one of the organization's key regulated entities.

Key Responsibilities

• Own full-cycle accounting for a regulated electricity distribution entity, including journal entries, account reconciliations, and month-end close
• Prepare and process bank reconciliations and support AP functions
• Support FP&A activities including budgeting, forecasting, monthly reporting, and management pack preparation
• Perform variance analysis and prepare operational KPI reporting, including metrics relevant to a regulated utility environment
• Support the treasury function, including setting up EFTs, managing bank accounts, and administering the corporate P-card program
• Liaise with regulatory bodies as required in connection with reporting and compliance obligations
• Assist with data collection and system-related tasks in support of the broader ERP implementation project
• Occasionally handle physical banking tasks as required (e.g. cheque delivery)

What You Bring

• CPA designation or active pursuit, with solid full-cycle accounting experience — this role is GL-first, and hands-on ownership of the close is non-negotiable
• Experience in a multi-entity or operationally complex environment; exposure to a regulated utility or public sector entity is an asset
• Comfortable with treasury functions — EFTs, bank management, and corporate card programs are part of the day-to-day
• A self-starter who can find information independently, navigate ambiguity, and figure things out without waiting to be directed
• Eager and ambitious — you want to do more than what's in front of you and you show it
• Strong attention to detail and a track record of meeting close deadlines consistently

Nice to Have

• Familiarity with Great Plains, SAP, or similar ERP environments
• Experience with FP&A tools or reporting platforms (Prophix or similar)
• Background in electricity distribution, utilities, or a regulated industry
• Exposure to regulatory reporting or compliance submissions

Next Steps

We do appreciate all interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Clarity Recruitment is an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering an inclusive and accessible recruitment process and workplace. If you require accommodation, please let us know in advance and we will work with you to meet your needs.

Please note: We use AI-assisted tools for notetaking during the screening process.

JOB ID #3613415

About Clarity Recruitment

Clarity is an executive search and recruitment firm specializing in Finance & Accounting talent across Canada - from accountants to CFOs. Additionally, Clarity partners with organizations to hire exceptional talent in HR, Operations, and IT, helping build the teams that power business success. Our process is designed to minimize risk, maximize alignment, and move quickly. With dedicated practices in Executive Search, Full-Time Search, and Project & Interim Consulting, we help organizations grow with confidence. Visit findingclarity.ca to learn more!