Manager, Commercial Services Finance

Highlights of the job

We are hiring a Full Time Temporary (up to 18 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, Ontario Commercial Services Finance, this position is responsible for providing financial analysis and support for Commercial Services Ontario financial reporting, regulatory requirements and operational decision making.

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

• Preparing all aspects of accurate and reliable monthly and quarterly financial reporting for the Ontario portfolio.
• Providing support to operational personnel on an ongoing and adhoc basis, including variance analysis, budgeting, and forecasting.
• Coaching and mentoring of front-line staff, with a focus on developing skill sets and encouraging professional development.
• Providing key inputs towards developing operational plans and direction for the Ontario Commercial Services Finance function..
• Identifying clear budget requirements to facilitate the design of superior quantitative models and results.
• Communicating financial analysis methodology, complex financial information and recommendations to senior management, regulatory and other internal or external parties.
• Leading the development of processes for IFRS and regulatory reporting and the tracking and reporting of various deferral and variance accounts. 
• Developing, implementing and reviewing Ontario Commercial Services Finance processes to ensure compliance to policies, standards, regulatory requirements and ensure mitigation of risks.
• Providing financial models and analytics and related services to support the Ontario Commercial Services on an ad hoc basis.

What’s required to be successful

• A Bachelor’s Degree or diploma in Business, Finance or Accounting from a recognized post-secondary educational institution
• Relevant Professional designation such as a 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.
  • Strong financial acumen with demonstrable ability to oversee and deliver all cycle accounting requirements and financial elements of IFRS accounting practices and policies and regulatory filing.

• Proven knowledge and understanding of financial accounting/reporting.
• Demonstrable ability to apply relevant knowledge and technical skills towards monitoring the adherence to financial accounting practices, policies and accounting standards.
• Demonstrable capability to apply the relevant knowledge and technical skills to provide operations management with relevant financial analysis and input.
• Adept use of Microsoft office suite applications such as MS Excel for financial modelling as well as Oracle ERP financial modules and other related systems
• The following experiences would be considered an asset:
  • Prior exposure to regulated Natural Gas operations
  • Understanding of EPCOR Financial Processes

• Excellent leadership and communication skills in engaging key stakeholders and managing large teams in a unionized environment.
• Ability to drive continuous improvement, innovation and change in optimizing financial analysis processes and ensure operational excellence.

Other important facts about this job

Jurisdiction: MGMT

Hours of work: 80 hours biweekly

Application deadline: February 21, 2025

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.
• Prior infractions for unsafe driving behaviours will be evaluated and considered for non-selection regardless of current demerits on file.