Job Description

Highlights of the job

We are hiring a

Full Time Temporary (up to 1

2

months) Manager, Commercial Services Finance

working out of our Edmonton AB office. This opportunity is open to internal and external candidates. Current EPCOR Employees please ensure that you are using your

"@epcor.com"

email address.

Reporting to the Senior Manager, Finance & Regional Reporting, this position is accountable for the performance of the financial reporting and analysis functions for North American Commercial Services (NACS), including providing financial analysis and support of NACS' development activities and the timely and accurate completion of budgets, forecasts, and long-term plan for NACS. This includes both ensuring accurate and timely reporting and analysis and achieving the required outcomes.

The ideal candidate should possess natural leadership traits and confidence to foster a climate of trust and mutual respect with internal and external stakeholders. Success in this role requires strong expertise in financial reporting and hands-on experience with International Financial Reporting Standard (IFRS) standards, disclosure requirements and regulations.

What you'd be responsible for

Leading and reviewing financial reporting processes to ensure compliance, mitigate risks, and recommend procedural improvements. Leading or supporting finance-related integration activities for acquisitions, while providing Subject Matter Expertise (SME) for Finance-related processes. Identifying budget requirements, completing budgets, forecasts, and Long-Term Plans for NACS while ensuring accurate and timely financial reporting and analysis. Preparing financial reporting in a timely fashion, external audit requirements, and adherence to IFRS for all operations. Acting as a Finance SME for business development, providing financial inputs, reviewing contracts, and translating business cases into budgets. Completing accounting research, drafting position papers, and addressing complex accounting issues. Maintaining high-quality internal controls and adherence to Canadian Sarbanes-Oxley (C-Sox) requirements as well as demonstrating discretion with sensitive and confidential information. Building and maintaining collaborative relationships with NACS operations, project managers, business development teams, and U.S. NACS Finance counterparts. Creating and managing a strong team of employees, including recruitment, retention, and development.


What's required to be successful

Two-year Diploma or Degree (or equivalent) in the field of Business, Finance, or Accounting. Accredited Accounting Designation such as CPA is required. Experience that includes: + 7+ years in progressively responsible accounting roles
+ 2+ years of supervisory experience for utility companies or regulated industry is required.
Experience providing accounting expertise for new commercial contracts and businesses, conducting accounting research, and drafting position papers. Strong understanding of and ability to monitor adherence to IFRS accounting practices, policies, and standards including EPCOR's financial processes. Ability to provide financial analysis and input for operations, projects, and business development management. Excellent quantitative, analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills. Exceptional understanding of financial accounting/reporting and regulatory concepts for rate-regulated operations. Proficiency with ERP financial systems or modules such as Oracle, Workday Adaptive Insights, Office Connect and related support systems. Adept use of Microsoft office suite applications such as MS Excel for financial modelling; dissecting and understanding financial business cases and translating them into financial reporting. The following experiences would be considered an asset: + Experience in business case development and analysis.
+ Exposure to accounting for acquisitions, commercial development projects (e.g., construction projects, leases), and divestitures (considered a significant asset).



Other important facts about this job

Jurisdiction: MGMT
Hours of Work: 80 hours biweekly

Application deadline:

March 26

, 2025

EPCOR Employees: Please ensure that you are using your "

@epcor.com

" email address.

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A requirement of working for EPCOR is that you are at least 18 years of age, successfully attained a high school diploma (GED, or equivalent level of secondary education) and legally entitled to work in Canada. (A copy of a valid work permit may be required.) If you are considered for the position, clearance on all applicable background checks (which may include criminal, identity, educational, and/or credit) and professional reference checks is required. Some EPCOR positions require an enhanced level of background assessment, which is dictated by law. These positions require advanced criminal record checks that must also be conducted from time to time after commencement of employment. A technical/practical assessment may be administered during the selection process and this exercise will be used as a part of the selection criterion. To meet the physical demands required of some positions, candidates must be in good physical condition and willing to work in all weather conditions. Clearance on pre-placement medical and drug and alcohol testing may be required. * Prior infractions for unsafe driving behaviours will be evaluated and considered for non-selection regardless of current demerits on file.