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Financial Analyst - 18 month contract

Financial Analyst - 18 month contract

Hybrid

Toronto, Canada

Mid level

Freelance

08-12-2025

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Communication Training Accounting

Job Specifications

This is an 18 month contract role

Role: This position provides financial support within a complex, multi-stakeholder environment and serves as the primary contact for post-award financial operations. The successful candidate will work closely with internal partners to deliver accurate financial analysis, reporting, and portfolio oversight. This is a hybrid role requiring regular on-site presence.

About the Opportunity

Serve as the main financial contact for assigned portfolios, providing guidance on budgeting, forecasting, compliance, and financial reporting.
Monitor active projects and funding streams, analyzing financial performance, burn rates, and potential risks or deficiencies.
Prepare reconciliations, financial statements, variance analyses, and other month-end or year-end reporting activities.
Collaborate with internal teams—including Finance, Payroll, HR, and other departments—to resolve issues and improve financial processes.
Support internal stakeholders through education, training, and ongoing communication regarding financial policies, procedures, and account management.

About You

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or equivalent experience.
Professional accounting designation (or working toward one) and strong knowledge of GAAP or comparable financial standards.
Minimum 5 years of experience in financial analysis, reporting, reconciliations, and general accounting processes.
Advanced proficiency with MS Excel and experience working with financial systems; ability to learn new applications quickly.
Strong communication, analytical, organizational, and relationship-building skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities in a high-volume environment.

About the Company

Vaco is the Talent Solutions division of Highspring, a leading global professional services organization. With expertise in Accounting and Finance, Technology and Digital, and Human Resources and Operations, Vaco provides Contract Staffing and Direct Hire solutions. Vaco's parent company, Highspring, helps clients with two additional integrated service offerings: Consulting and Managed Services. With more than 10,000 employees across more than 45 offices worldwide, Highspring gives partners the agility to thrive, address cha... Know more