EPCOR Careers

Highlights of the job

We are hiring a permanent, full time Senior Analyst, Finance position working out of Edmonton, AB.

In this position, you work with EPCOR’s Electricity Operations leadership in providing overall financial support to make informed strategic decisions. This includes being accountable for accurate and timely analysis of operational revenues and expenses, regulatory reporting and preparation of annual external financial statements.

This position may be eligible for EPCOR’s hybrid work program.

What you’d be responsible for

• Ensuring the delivery of optimal results against appropriate performance metrics by producing accurate and timely reports on financial information. This includes monthly, quarterly and year-end completion and reporting for corporate reporting while ensuring that Corporate and Business Unit financial deadlines are met.
• Supporting leadership decision making by facilitating and providing guidance on variances to budget for revenues and expenses.
• Preparing annual external financial statements and note disclosures.
• Liaising with the external auditor for the year-end audit and coordinating the preparation of the supporting working papers to ensure the relevant financial information is reported accurately on the annual external financial statements.
• Providing direct support and reporting for the accumulation of budget inputs used to complete Electricity Operations budgets, forecasts and regulatory filings.
• Providing analysis that adds value to the business areas and allows for strategically sound decisions making.
• Contributing to ongoing process improvement initiatives.
• Assisting with special projects, as required, such as providing input and support for software system upgrades or replacements.
• Researching appropriate accounting standards and developing recommendations on moderately complex accounting policies under IFRS accounting standards.
• Supporting cross-functional groups such as the development and implementation of EPCOR Finance’s regulatory reporting processes to ensure compliance with policies, standards and regulatory requirements.

What’s required to be successful

• Post-secondary degree in Business, Finance or Accounting from a recognized education institution
• Chartered professional accounting designation (CPA)
• 4-6 years of related and progressively responsible professional accounting experience
• Experience with the following:
  • preparing IFRS compliant financial statements and supporting audit working papers and documentation
  • liaising with external and internal auditors
  • supporting accounting software upgrades or replacements
  • leading a month-end close financial process
• Knowledge of the electricity industry and regulatory environment would be considered an asset
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Workday OfficeConnect and Adaptive Planning and Oracle BI for financial analysis and reporting
• Ability to apply accounting standards knowledge and judgement to research and develop recommendations on moderately complex accounting policies
• Public practice experience would be considered an asset
• A basic understanding of Oracle GL systems would be considered an asset

As our best candidate, you have excellent verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to clearly present information to a variety of audiences in both formal and informal settings. You possess strong analytical and organizational skills and have the ability to frequently transition between working independently and supporting team initiatives. With your critical thinking skills and business acumen, you have a proven track record for improving process efficiencies and solving problems.

Other important facts about this job

Jurisdiction: CSU52

Class: P2

Hours of work: 37.5 per week

Wage: Starting at $50.95 per hour. Final Wage and Step will be determined at the time of selection and based on a combination of factors as outlined in the CA found online.

Application deadline: May 5, 2024

EPCOR employees: please ensure that you are using your “@epcor.com” email address.

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Please note the following information:

• 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.