Manager, Financial Reporting

at  Alectra Utilities

COMMENSURATE WITH RANGE AND CANDIDATE’S EXPERIENCE

Number of Openings:
1
Union:
NO
Open:

EDUCATION & SPECIALIZED KNOWLEDGE

• Post-secondary education in Business Administration, Finance, or Accounting
• CA/CPA designation
• Strong technical accounting knowledge, including knowledge of IFRS
• Knowledge of the energy and utility industries, including a solid understanding of the regulatory environment is an asset
• Knowledge and experience with Tier I ERP systems
• Proficiency with MS Office applications
• Proficiency with WDesk, IBM COGNOS, Power BI is an asset

EXPERIENCE

• Minimum of 10 years of experience in financial analysis and the preparation of consolidated financial statements including supervision of staff
• Experience in compiling financial reports in a multi-business unit/corporate environment
• Experience in a unionized utility environment an asset

SKILLS/ABILITIES/COMPETENCIES

• Demonstrated ability to drive efficiency through process and system improvements
• Ability to interpret financial results and communicate to both financial and non-financial management and staff
• Strong ability to lead change and engage, develop and motivate teams
• Strong planning skills, with the ability to assess the impact of decisions
• Excellent written and presentation skills, with the ability to organize and convey information in a compelling way
• Ability to plan, prioritize and execute multiple projects and initiatives within established timelines
• Strong conflict negotiation skills, with the ability to influence and resolve difficult situations
• Must hold and maintain a valid class “G” driver’s license

POSITION PURPOSE:

The Manager, Financial Reporting provides leadership and guidance to the financial reporting team. This role is responsible for the preparation, oversight and review of monthly and quarterly financial reports for senior management, AFRM and Board of Directors.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Responsible for the preparation, oversight, and review of monthly/quarterly management reports and presentations for senior management, AFRM and Board of Directors
• Prepares and maintains financial schedules supporting the validation of financial analysis, results, and statements
• Develops and maintains system reports, consolidations and report validations
• Work closely with business leaders and subsidiaries to summarize detailed financial data and variance drivers into executive level presentations and reports, ensuring consistency across deliverables
• Oversees the consolidation of financial reports from various departments and subsidiaries
• Develops effective working relationship with cross-functional leaders to ensure required inputs are communicated and received in an efficient and timely manner
• Partners with cross-functional leaders to identify and implement opportunities for automating the collection and maintenance of financial data
• Develop and implement internal control processes to ensure the integrity of financial data
• Supports audit activities as required
• Monitors IFRS developments, exposure drafts and new and/or revised standards
• Provides guidance and support to Finance and other business units to ensure accuracy of financial data and compliance with internal processes
• Provides overall people leadership and direction through coaching, development, performance management and resource planning
• Provides input to annual business plans and budgets and manages resources accordingly
• Manages department projects and key initiatives to ensure quality and timely completion within budget
• Management of team objectives and process improvements
• Ensures compliance to legislative, regulatory and Health & Safety policies, procedures and standards
• Performs other duties as assigned