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Highlights of the Job

EPCOR’s Water Services group (EWS) is excited to announce a full-time, permanent opportunity for a Capital Governance Manager. This role is part of the Finance team, based at the Rossdale Water Excellence Building at the Rossdale Water Treatment Plant in Edmonton, Alberta.

We welcome applications from both internal and external candidates. EPCOR employees are encouraged to apply using their @epcor.com email address to ensure proper routing and consideration.

The Capital Governance Manager is a finance leadership role accountable for capital accounting governance, financial controls, budgeting & forecasting, regulatory reporting, and financial performance oversight for EWS capital projects and programs. The role ensures adherence to EPCOR policies and capital governance standards, IFRS-compliant accounting treatment, accurate and timely reporting, and disciplined oversight of spending approvals and lifecycle stewardship of capital investments.

Hybrid / Work-from-Home Option

The successful candidate may be eligible to participate in EPCOR’s Where We Work hybrid program after 3–6 months in the role and upon meeting the program requirements.

At Team EPCOR, we recognize that individuals work differently and have unique needs. The Where We Work program supports flexibility, inclusiveness, and collaboration by empowering employees to work in ways that best support both personal preferences and team requirements.

What You’d Be Responsible For

As the Capital Governance Manager, reporting to the Capital Governance Senior Manager, you will focus on financial governance and accounting leadership for EWS’s capital program:

Financial Planning & Capital Governance

• Lead the annual capital budgeting and multi‑year capital planning process for EWS, ensuring alignment with corporate financial targets and regulatory parameters.
• Maintain and enhance capital governance frameworks, standards, and controls across the business unit.
• Monitor project and program financial health, ensuring consistency in evaluation, prioritization, and approvals in line with Delegation of Authority.

Financial Controls, Compliance & Accounting Policy

• Ensure IFRS‑compliant capital accounting, including capitalization criteria, componentization, asset categorization, useful life, and in‑service dates.
• Oversee CWIP to in‑service transfers, asset readiness, and depreciation commencement; review capitalization vs. O&M classifications.
• Maintain strong internal controls over capital expenditures, change approvals, accruals, and reconciliations; support internal/external audits.

• Prepare the capital STIP metric and supporting documentation, ensuring traceability and accuracy.

Regulatory Reporting & Submissions

• Lead EWS regulatory initiatives, including PBR submissions and annual progress reports:
  • Compile supporting schedules, tables, and graphs;
  • Provide well‑supported variance analyses and reconciliations;
  • Coordinate and respond to regulatory information requests.

Stakeholder Partnership

• Partner with Finance, Regulatory, Project Management Office, Engineering, and Operations to align financial treatment and ensure data integrity and consistency across systems and reports.
• Provide financial guidance to project sponsors and program managers on policy application, accounting treatment, and forecast impacts.
• Develop and deliver finance training to non‑finance stakeholders on capital governance standards and processes.

Team Leadership

• Build a capable, committed, high‑performing team with clear goals and measurable outcomes.
• Set performance objectives, coach for development, and hold team members accountable for accuracy, timeliness, and control discipline.

Note: This role provides financial leadership, accounting governance, and regulatory reporting for capital programs. It does not focus on managing project scheduling, construction management, or engineering project execution.

What’s Required to Be Successful

Qualifications & Experience

You bring the following:

• A Degree or Diploma in Business, Finance, or Accounting from a recognized post‑secondary institution.
• A Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA) designation.
• 10+ years of progressive experience in capital accounting, financial reporting, regulatory reporting, and/or FP&A within asset‑intensive or utility environments.
• Experience leading in a supervisory or team leadership capacity.
• Experience in a regulated utility environment is a strong asset.

Technical Skills

• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, Word, Outlook, and SharePoint; strong Excel skills for modeling, reconciliations, and data analysis; strong Oracle Project skills for navigation and data analysis.
• Familiarity with capital governance frameworks, internal controls, and financial/ERP systems (experience with enterprise systems is an asset).
• Solid understanding of regulatory frameworks and their implications for reporting and forecasting.

Key Behaviours & Competencies

Acts with Integrity

• You are trustworthy, fair, and discreet, fostering a respectful environment where issues are addressed openly and constructively, consistent with EPCOR’s policies and values.

Drive for Results

• You set clear expectations and standards, proactively identify barriers, and implement plans to deliver accurate, timely financial outcomes and continuous process improvements.

Enterprise Perspective

• You align capital governance and financial decisions with EPCOR’s strategy, translating corporate and BU goals into actionable, measurable team plans.

Gain Support

• You influence effectively with data‑driven analysis and balanced recommendations, adapting communication to diverse audiences and building alignment across stakeholders.

Focus on Operations

• You champion safe, reliable operations by ensuring financial controls and governance processes are practical, well‑understood, and embedded in day‑to‑day work.

Leading Teams

• You develop high‑performing teams through clear roles, consistent coaching, and removal of barriers—ensuring people have the tools, information, and support they need.

Other Important Facts About This Job

• This is a professional-level position, typically working Monday to Friday (40 hours/week).
• This position may be eligible for a $1,000 referral reward.

Referral Program Guidelines

To qualify for the reward:

• The referred candidate must mention the referring employee’s name at the time of application.
• The referral must be documented during the recruitment process and before the candidate is hired.

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Additional Information

• Candidates must be at least 18 years old, possess a high school diploma (or equivalent), and be legally entitled to work in Canada.
• Successful candidates must clear all applicable background checks (criminal, identity, education, credit) and professional reference checks.
• Some roles require enhanced security checks depending on legislative requirements.
• A technical/practical assessment may be part of the selection process.
• Certain positions require good physical condition and the ability to work in all weather conditions;
  pre‑placement medical and drug/alcohol testing may be required.
• Prior unsafe driving behaviours may result in non-selection.
• Successful applicants must provide their own vehicle with insurance that meets EPCOR’s Employee Mileage Reimbursement Policy; mileage is reimbursed per policy.