Job Description

ACCIONA is a global company, leading in the development of regenerative infrastructure that creates a positive impact on society. Our workforce consists of more than 65,000 professionals, present in more than 40 countries across the five continents, all contributing in our mission to design a better planet. Are you a passionate individual who wants to make a difference, promote sustainable development, and find solutions to the biggest global challenges including climate change, overpopulation, and water scarcity? Come and join us in building the infrastructure our planet needs to achieve a sustainable future.
We have successfully delivered large infrastructure projects across Canada since 2001. Our leadership and expertise span the entire value chain from research and development through construction, operation and maintenance of projects. Currently involved in some of Canada's largest infrastructure projects, ACCIONA delivers solutions that contribute to the economic and social progress of the communities in which it operates.
Reporting directly to the Project Director and Acciona Infrastructure Canada CFO, the Financial Manager is responsible to deliver quality accounting, reporting and financial support to key internal and external stakeholders in an accurate, timely and efficient manner.

Responsibilities

• Implement and supervise, in conjunction with project management team, the financial strategy of the project.
• Manage economic resources necessary to achieve company objectives, optimizing cash flows and profits.
• Manage financial and administration team to control the financial goals and evolution of the contracts. Identify needs and improvement opportunities within the team.
• Coordinate accounting and administrative activities on daily basis, being responsible for the whole team performance.
• Support and collaborate on the development of procedures for monitoring and analyzing budgets, accurate projection of expenditures and monthly comparisons of actual and budget spending.
• Define, manage and implement any new process sponsored by corporate and company management.
• Develop and implement the necessary financial and administration processes and procedures, applicable to the company, to provide accurate and reliable financial information.
• Coordinate activities in Accounting, Treasury, Internal Audit, and Financial Analysis.
• Manage relationships and negotiations with financial institutions and Clients, as needed.
• Ensure compliance with all Federal, Provincial and local laws, particularly applicable Occupational Health & Safety Acts, Construction Safety Act regulations and environmental requirements.
• Review monthly financial statements and P&L, as per the information required on a monthly basis from Corporate, analyzing deviations.
• Evaluate existing accounting system and procedures, recommending improvements if required, ensuring compliance with existing regulation/legislation.
• Perform and oversee account reconciliations and generate financial reports.
• Follow corporate standard accounting processes for financial analysis and reporting activities.
• Cooperate and assist the procurement and costing personnel, to keep track of current orders, deliveries, accruals and invoices.
• Identify and address accounting discrepancies, in coordination with company management, to ensure that all data is valid, reliable and accurate.

Essential Functions

• Manage financial and administration team to control the financial goals.
• Develop and implement the necessary financial and administration processes and procedures.
• Review monthly and quarterly financial statements (GAAP & IFRS).
• Treasury, cash management.
• Budgeting and forecasting.
• Liaise with external & internal auditors, legal counsel and tax advisors.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Strong interpersonal and communications skills - ability to build and maintain positive relationships with operating management, financial staff and other departments.
• Ability to work independently and in a multi-task team environment, take initiative, prioritize tasks and meet deadlines.
• Knowledge and proficiency with MS Office (Advance/Expert in Excel).
• Knowledge and comfort understanding and utilizing financial models.
• Employ problem-solving skills and analysis, and report problems to the Project Management and CFO.
• Ability to analyse financial data and prepare financial reports, statements and projections
• Working knowledge of short and long term budgeting and forecasting, rolling budgets, and product-line profitability analysis.
• Well-developed interpersonal skills and an engaging, influencing manner with strong written and verbal communication skills;
• Knowledge of projects, operation and maintenance contracts purchasing requirements is a plus.

• Highly developed organizational skills are essential.
• Problem solving capabilities and adaption to a constantly changing and challenging business environment.
• Knowledge of Explorer Accounting System and SAP is a plus.
• Resiliency and enthusiasm to ask for more.

Special Conditions

• Individuals may be required to travel within Canada and elsewhere as directed or needed.

Required Skills and Competencies

• At least 10 years' experience in similar capacity.
• Experience in accounting under the IFRS.
• Degree from an accredited University in either Accounting or Finance.
• CA, CGA, CMA, CPA designation preferred.

ACCIONA has been given the Top Employer 2022, 2023, 2024 & 2025 certification in Canada, as well as the Top Employers North America 2022, 2023, 2024 & 2025 seal, which certifies the company's commitment to excellence in human resources management and those who focus on putting their people first through their exceptional HR policies. As a company that values diversity as a source of talent, we work to foster an inclusive environment that promotes respect, belonging and engagement so that all people can participate on an equal opportunity basis. We invite everyone to apply regardless of origin, circumstances, background or condition.

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