Student - Corporate Finance (Summer 2024)

For those who dream of advancing our space in the Universe and on Earth, we’ll take you there.

Serving the world from our Canadian home and our global offices, MDA is an international space mission partner and robotics & space operations, satellite systems and geointelligence pioneer with a 50-year story of firsts on and above the Earth. Today, we're leading the charge towards viable Moon colonies, enhanced Earth observation, communication in a hyper-connected world, and more.

We’re fueled by a pioneering spirit that carries us beyond. And together we enable highly skilled people to continually push boundaries and tackle big challenges requiring solutions that endure and inspire.

Are you ready to launch the next stage of your career in the new space economy? We would love to hear from you!

DETAILS:

We’re on the hunt for a motivated and talented Finance Co-Op Student to join our small, dynamic and fun Corporate Finance team at our Brampton ON office. This is a 4  month term starting in May 2024.

Responsibilities:

Responsibilities will depend on priorities but may include:

• Financial modelling forecasting and analysis.
• Participating in research, analyses and accounting assessments.
• Developing and running financial models.
• Identifying opportunities to improve and streamline current processes.
• Providing strong financial governance, including assisting with monthly reporting cycle and related account reconciliations and standards of documentation.
• Performing ad-hoc financial analysis to support strategic business decisions.
• Preparing tax provision working papers and other tax accounting matters as required.
• Preparing Canadian corporate tax returns.
• Assisting with the analysis and compilation of eligible Scientific Research and Experimental Development expenditures and estimates of investment tax credits.
• Supporting of day-to-day tax functions (e.g. reviewing assessment notices, monitoring tax instalments, following up with tax authorities, etc.).
• Developing and maintaining a weekly Treasury Dashboard.
• Assisting in internal audit projects.

 

Requirements:

• Currently enrolled in a Canadian post-secondary institution with a focus in finance, accounting, business, commerce, mathematics, statistics, actuarial sciences or a related discipline.
• Strong attention to detail and excellent organizational skills.
• Strong analytic and problem-solving capabilities.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, particularly Excel.
• Ability to handle confidential information with discretion and professionalism.
• A self-starter with the ability to perform in a dynamic working environment.
• Excellent problem solving skills.
• Team-friendly attitude and willingness to learn.
• Experience or understanding of financial analysis and financial reporting is a plus.
• Experience with accounting systems is a plus.

 

If you are interested in applying, please submit your resume cover letter and transcript highlighting your relevant experience and why you are a good fit for this role. We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

 

Comments/Special Considerations:

Successful candidates must obtain and hold security clearance at the enhanced reliability status level, and pass security assessment for the Controlled Goods Program (CGP) and ITAR.

MDA Ltd. is proud to provide accommodation(s) during the recruitment process.  Should you require any accommodations, please indicate this on your application/cover letter and we will work with you to meet your accessibility needs.