Financial Analyst *18 Month Contract*

Nature & Scope → Your Role at Roots   At Roots, this role offers a unique opportunity to build a well-rounded foundation across multiple areas of finance, including financial reporting, financial planning and analysis, internal controls, and accounting policy implementation. You will collaborate cross-functionally to support accurate reporting, strengthen processes, and contribute to informed business decision-making within a public company environment.   Key Responsibilities → How You’ll Make an Impact   Support the annual and quarterly financial reporting requirements of a public company, including assisting with the preparation of quarterly and annual financial statement notes, management discussion & analysis, including supporting schedules.  Support the annual budgeting process and work with business teams to understand variances, providing support for any ad-hoc financial analysis.   Support the month end close process, including preparation of certain top-level journal entries.   Assist in the preparation of Management and Board level presentations.  Serve as a point of contact with our external auditors.   Support the compliance requirements of certain internal control functions.  Work with various functions of the business to support the implementation of financial and operational process improvements.     Qualifications & Experience → The Skills You Bring   Bachelor’s degree specializing in Accounting or Finance.  Looking to obtain, or already working towards, Chartered Professional Accounting (CPA) designation.  1-2 years of relevant public company or audit firm experience is an asset by not required.   Well versed in financial reporting, with a reasonable knowledge of IFRS accounting standards.   Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint.   Strong communication skills, with ability to work independently and meet deadlines.  Self-directed, eager to learn, and resourceful, but not afraid to seek guidance.