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Core Competencies
Role fitCore Competencies
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Demonstrates expertise in financial management, including general accounting, budgeting, and regulatory compliance, while effectively leading accounting staff and ensuring accurate financial reporting. Proficient in utilizing financial software and maintaining adherence to accounting principles and government regulations.
Highest-signal resume keywords
CPA DesignationFinancial ManagementRegulatory ComplianceAccounting PrinciplesStaff Management
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Hard Skills
General AccountingBudgetingFinancial ReportingPayroll ManagementAccounts PayableAccounts ReceivableEconomic EvaluationsInventory AnalysisAudit CoordinationFinancial Reconciliation
Soft Skills
Interpersonal SkillsCommunication SkillsNegotiation SkillsPresentation Skills
Tools & Technologies
Great PlainsWennsoftNorthstarFinancial Software
Certifications & Qualifications
CPA
Industry Keywords
Utility EnvironmentGovernment LegislationIFRS GuidelinesCICA HandbookRegulatory Reporting
About the role
Key responsibilities & impact- Manage the day-to-day operations of Finance
- Maintain proper financial records and manage general accounting, payroll, accounts payable, accounts receivable, fixed assets, insurance, economic evaluations, budgeting, and safeguarding of assets and securities
- Assemble year-end and quarterly financial statements for CFO review in accordance with CICA Handbook financial reporting requirements
- Assemble annual and strategic budgets for CFO presentation and review
- Coordinate and review the annual audit
- Reconcile monthly financial records and resolve discrepancies through analysis
- Develop and implement departmental policies and procedures
- Interpret IRM and COS decisions in the financial system
- Perform monthly inventory analysis and support the Purchasing Department
- Manage Ontario Energy Board financial and statistical reporting requirements and support the Regulatory Department
- Manage accounting staff and related accounting functions
- Conduct employee evaluations, discipline, guidance, and staffing issue resolution
- Arrange, schedule, test, and implement Great Plains, Wennsoft, and other financial software upgrades
- Ensure accurate and timely payroll transactions in financial records
- Manage Northstar integrations into the financial general ledger and prepare revenue analysis between Northstar and Great Plains
- Assist the CFO with internal controls and safeguarding company assets
- Handle government agency reporting and communications for tax and regulatory compliance
- Collaborate on monthly financial reports and supporting analysis for management
- Maintain accurate capital asset additions, dispositions, contributions, and depreciation records
- Maintain insurance policies, submit reports, process claims, and conduct follow-up
- Develop and maintain Economic Evaluation processes and support developers
- Provide support for wholesale and retail settlement systems
Requirements
What you’ll need- Designated Accountant – CPA
- Minimum of three (3) years of management experience
- Background in a utility environment considered an asset
- Demonstrated knowledge of government legislation, regulations, accounting principles, IFRS guidelines, best practices and processes
- Extensive computer skills, including word-processing, spreadsheet, presentation, database software, and internet use
- Strong interpersonal, communication, negotiation, and presentation skills
Benefits
Comp & perks- Excellent health and dental benefits
- A great pension plan
- Employee Assistance Program for mental health & wellbeing
- Fantastic workplace culture
- Accommodations for persons with disabilities during the recruitment process