About the role

The Financial Analyst manages corporate finance operations including month-end close, year-end reporting, and audit support. They also drive ERP system enhancements and act as a finance business partner for budgeting and financial planning.

What they look for

Financial Analysis Journal Entries General Ledger Analysis Reconciliations Advanced Excel NetSuite NSPB Financial Reporting Budgeting Financial Planning Variance Analysis Tax Filings Cash Forecasting Consolidated Financial Statements Problem Solving Communication

Requirements

Requires a Bachelor's degree in finance or accounting with 5+ years of experience in financial analysis and GL reconciliations. Advanced Excel skills and expertise in ERPs like NetSuite are required, while a CPA designation is strongly preferred.

Full description

Mennonite Economic Development Associates (MEDA) invites applications for a Financial Analyst to join our dedicated and talented team in our mission to create business solutions to poverty!

MEDA’s work is built on a foundation of Mennonite business roots and faith-based values, within the global context of the UN Sustainable Development Goals. We believe business solutions are effective interventions to address poverty. Through a market-systems approach and strategic partnerships, MEDA enables access to finance and provides business and technical expertise to build transformative agri-food market systems that create decent jobs, allowing traditionally excluded groups to become active participants in a sustainable economy. MEDA welcomes all who share our values and want to join us in our mission. To find out more about MEDA, please visit our website at www.meda.org.

POSITION SUMMARY

The Financial Analyst plays a critical role in corporate finance operations, tackling tasks such as month-end close, year-end reporting and audit, investment support, and ongoing ERP system enhancements.

This is a currently available vacancy.

Job Status: Full-Time

Start Date: August 2026

Location(s): Hybrid, 1 day in office, Waterloo, Ontario

Salary Range: $86,100-95,655

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE:

Finance Operations & Reporting - 70%

Participate in month-end and year-end financial close processes, including journal entries, reconciliations, and reporting

Review and clear accounts to ensure reconciliations and adjustments are complete and accurate

Analyze general ledger accounts, identify discrepancies, and recommend corrective actions.

Support cash forecast process as required

Assist in the preparation of consolidated and individual financial statements

Support investment-related reporting and analysis

Support investment-related account entries

Perform variance analyses and prepare periodic financial reports.

Support tax filings process

Review and validation of AP transaction in collaboration with Accounts Payable Manager

ERP & Administration– 15%

Contribute to ongoing improvement of current processes in ERP (NetSuite and NSPB) based on organization’s learning and priorities

Collaborate on financial data templates to enhance reporting and planning capabilities

Budgeting & Financial Planning – 15%

Act as a finance business partner to investment teams and budget owners, providing insights and support.

Participate in budgeting and financial planning initiatives

REQUIREMENTS

Education: Bachelor’s degree in finance, accounting, or related field. CPA designation is strongly preferred.

Experience: 5+ years in financial analysis, making journal entries, general ledger analysis and reconciliations.

Technical Expertise: Advanced Excel skills (pivot tables, macros, data analysis) and expertise working with ERPs, preferably NetSuite and NSPB or similar.

ADDITIONAL QUALIFICATIONS INCLUDE:

Exceptional problem solving, organization and communication abilities

Proven capacity to manage competing priorities in high-pressure, fast paced environments while maintaining accountability for deliverables

Strong analytical skills with a proactive approach to seeing the “big picture” while addressing nuanced issues

Able to work independently and take ownership of tasks

Understanding and appreciation of business principles and international development and MEDA’s approach of creating business solutions to poverty

Appreciation and support of MEDA’s faith statement, values and goals

Excellent written and verbal communication skills and interpersonal skills, with the ability to simplify complex ideas

APPLICATION DEADLINE: July 26, 2026 @ 4:00 pm EST.

MEDA welcomes and encourages applications from all genders, backgrounds, religions, cultures, nationalities and abilities.

Accommodations are available on request for candidates with disabilities taking part in the selection process.

MEDA is not in a position to sponsor or assist candidates in obtaining work permits. Employees are required to establish that they will be able to work legally in the country the role is in, during the course of employment.

MEDA does not use AI for screening, assessing or selecting applicants.