Stantec is a global leader in sustainable engineering, architecture, and environmental consulting. The diverse perspectives of our partners and interested parties drive us to think beyond what’s previously been done on critical issues like climate change, digital transformation, and future-proofing our cities and infrastructure. We innovate at the intersection of community, creativity, and client relationships to advance communities everywhere, so that together we can redefine what’s possible. The Stantec community unites approximately 32,000 employees working in over 450 locations across 6 continents. Your Opportunity An opportunity exists for a Senior Financial Analyst in our Financial Reporting department to lead a high performing team responsible for the accounting and financial reporting related to Stantec’s global corporate real estate portfolio and equipment leasing activities. This is a permanent position in the Pune office. There may be times when working outside of regular business hours is required. Your Key Responsibilities The key responsibilities of the position include, but are not limited to: - Supervising and mentoring the new lease team in India, including participation in interviews of new hires - Reviewing lease contracts and checklists to ensure compliance with IFRS - Reviewing sublease contracts and related cease use or sublease calculations - Verifying the accuracy of updates in CoStar, our lease management database - Reviewing and approving complex journal entries. - Reviewing numerous related balance sheet reconciliations and continuities - Completing your responsibilities in our 5-day period end close process to ensure accurate and timely generation of financial statements - Coordinating lease accounting support for global finance services teams and the acquisition and annual budget processes - Ensuring compliance with company policies, practices, and procedures - Ensuring key controls covering your areas of responsibilities related to Stantec’s SOX and internal control program are complied with - Identifying and implementing process improvements and maintain related documentation - Responding to Internal and External audit requests Your Capabilities and Credentials A strong understanding of real estate or other leases agreements and experience with lease accounting in accordance with IFRS 16 (Ind AS 116) is required. Experience with CoStar Real Estate Manager, Oracle and BlackLine would be considered an asset. Other required qualifications include: - Effective communication skills, including written and oral English language competency - A very high degree of accuracy in analyzing contracts and financial information - Strong organizational skills to manage multiple competing priorities and firm deadlines - Intermediate to advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Teams - Well-developed leadership skills, demonstrating initiative and assertiveness Education and Experience The ideal candidate has attained or is close to attaining a professional accounting designation. A minimum of five years of experience in accounting and financial reporting is required, with two years of supervisory experience, preferably with an international company. This description is not a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that may be required of the employee and other duties, responsibilities and activities may be assigned or may be changed at any time with or without notice. **Primary Location:** India | Pune **Organization:** Stantec IN Business Unit **Employee Status:** Regular **Job Level:** Nonmanager **Travel:** No **Schedule:** Full time **Job Posting:** 11/04/2025 06:04:47 **Req ID:** 1000861