Accountant, Financial Reporting & Special Projects

Job Description

Always there. Anywhere. That's us! A team committed to delivering inspired solutions for a better world. We care for our communities and each other, and we are committed to showing up for those who need us. We value and encourage diversity, and we have the courage to do the right thing, even when it's hard.

We're looking for someone who cares about their work and strives for more each day. Someone who challenges the status quo, embraces change, and thrives in a collaborative work environment. If you are someone who approaches work with passion, curiosity and the courage to innovate, then this role is for you.

Reporting to and supporting the Manager, Financial Reporting & Technical Accounting, we are looking for an Accountant, Financial Reporting & Special Projects PCR to join us in the exciting work we do in the Controller Department. The Accountant, Financial Reporting & Special Projects PCR will be responsible for preparing and assisting with the quarterly and annual consolidated financial statements note preparation and disclosure, variance analysis and standalone financial statements preparation. In addition, the Accountant will be responsible for conducting technical accounting research in connection with International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) and resolving accounting issues arising from complex transactions.

What You Get To Do:

• Create and prepare note disclosures for the financial statements
• Create and update the support for the notes, ensuring each entity is uploaded properly to Financial Consolidation and Close (FCCS), intercompany transactions are eliminated, investigate any discrepancies or outliers
• Work with various internal stakeholders to complete any outstanding reports, retrieve missing information and properly address new/unique items, and to resolve any issues regarding the financial statements, notes and supports
• Prepare supporting documents and audit trail for the statements
• Complete quarterly and annual stand-alone statements for individual business units including financial statements, note disclosure and audit trail support
• Assist in the implementation of new accounting standards across the organization by taking a project role
• Monitor changing accounting standards and proactively conduct research to identify current relevant accounting or reporting changes affecting the organization with regards to that area. Identify detailed alternatives, implications, and resolutions; and
• Serve as a company-wide technical accounting resource for ad-hoc questions and initiatives.
• Create, modify and maintain templates and databases relating to financial statements, note disclosure, business unit audit packs, and variance reports; and

Who You Are:

• Minimum 5-7 years of varied experience in financial reporting, accounting, analysis and business services
• Experience working in a fast-paced office environment with tight deadlines
• Undergraduate degree in Accounting or Finance
• CPA designation is required
• High level of ethics and integrity; leads by example
• Effectively read/understand corporate documentation including Financial Statements, Management Discussion & Analysis, and Annual Information Forms;
• Experience in a fast-paced commercial environment with demonstrated success in managing multiple tasks within constrained timelines.
• Proven ability to interact and communicate effectively with team members, auditors, senior leadership and other business units.
• Knowledge/experience in accounting, finance, analysis and control systems; and
• Strong MS Office skills (Word, PowerPoint, Excel) & Finance & Reporting Software (Oracle FCCS, Workiva).

What We Offer:

• A culture based on caring, integrity, agility, collaboration, and striving for excellence
• Competitive compensation
• Flex benefits
• Tuition assistance program
• Training and mentorship programs
• Charitable donation matching

We would like to thank everyone for their application; however, only those being considered for an interview will be contacted. Successful candidates may be required to complete a criminal background check and others screening as needed for the position

Canadian Utilities is part of ATCO Ltd. ATCO delivers inspired solutions for a better world. We are a diversified global corporation with investments in the essential services of Structures & Logistics, Utilities, Energy Infrastructure, Retail Energy, Transportation and Commercial Real Estate. Learn more about how we build communities, energize industries and deliver customer-focused solutions like no other company in the world at www.atco.com.

At ATCO, we support a diverse and inclusive environment that values the contributions and perspectives of everyone on the ATCO team. We believe the ATCO team is the foundation of our business and our most valuable asset across our global operations. Without each team members' unique skills, strengths, and knowledge, we simply wouldn't be able to achieve our fundamental vision of delivering life's essential services to our customers around the world.

ATCO is an equal opportunity employer, and we do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.