Manager, Financial Reporting at Emera Utility Services

Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

04 Sep, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

06 Jun, 26

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Financial Reporting, US GAAP, MD&A Drafting, Financial Statement Preparation, SOX Compliance, XBRL Reporting, Consolidation Processes, Disclosure Research, Analytical Skills, Written Communication, Verbal Communication, Problem Solving, Attention To Detail, Stakeholder Management, Public Company Reporting, Financial Acumen

Industry

Utilities Administration

Description

The Opportunity Company, Department: Emera Inc., Corporate External Reporting Location: Halifax, Nova Scotia, Hybrid Closing Date: June 18, 2026 Emera (TSX: EMA, NYSE: EMA) is a leading North American provider of energy services headquartered in Halifax, Nova Scotia with $45B in total assets. Emera delivers safe, clean, and reliable energy to customers through investments in regulated electric and natural gas utilities, and related businesses and assets We are currently looking for a Manager, Financial Reporting to join our Financial Reporting team on a permanent basis. Reporting to the Interim Director, Financial Reporting, you will be a key contributor in the timely and accurate delivery of Emera’s MD&A and Financial Statements and other internal and external reporting requirements on an annual and quarterly basis. Key Elements of the Role: Responsibility for the planning of and timely and accurate completion of Emera’s consolidated quarterly and annual MD&A and Financial Statements in a multi-jurisdictional, publicly traded reporting environment under USGAAP; Ensure internal controls over financial reporting for which you are responsible to support, perform, review, or sign-off, are executed in accordance with the Company's SOX program; Leading disclosure research projects and drafting new disclosure initiatives; Review and contribution to other external reports with financial disclosures prepared outside of the Finance group, including Investor Relations materials, Annual Information Form, Annual Report, Sustainability Report, Management Information Circular, and any securities or prospectus filings; Support the preparation and review of various Audit Committee and Disclosure Committee reports and presentations; Administration of the financial reporting software; and Responsibility for the timely and accurate completion of the annual XBRL reporting requirements, including coordinating with external consultants. These skills will make you successful: As the ideal candidate, you will have a successful track record and experience in financial reporting techniques and processes and demonstrate a strong ability to communicate financial information in a clear and concise manner to various stakeholders. The successful candidate will be a CPA or equivalent, have a post-secondary degree in a relevant field, and have at least 5+ years of progressive experience in a relevant financial reporting function. Other skills and capabilities include: Experience in drafting and reviewing MD&A and Financial Statement disclosures; Understanding of disclosure requirements for MD&A and Financial Statements (preferably under US GAAP and in compliance with CSA, knowledge of SEC disclosure requirements considered an asset); Excellent understanding of accounting policies and standards, consolidation processes, and an in-depth ability to understand financial statements; Strong business and financial acumen, problem solving, organizational, and analytical skills; Strong written and verbal communication skills for preparing reports, presenting findings to senior management, and explaining complex financial data to non-financial stakeholders; Experience working in, or auditing, a public company; and High level of accuracy and attention to detail, while working under pressure to meet tight deadlines. The Manager, Financial Reporting, will uphold the highest standards of discretion and confidentiality and exercise good judgment daily. Experience working with the energy sector would be considered an asset, as would an in-depth understanding of US GAAP and public company reporting. The successful candidate will be a visible leader who cultivates innovation and supports change to ensure the business continually evolves. Furthermore, they will build strong, collaborative relationships that achieve strategic goals and drive results. The Manager, Financial Reporting will encourage others to speak about ethical concerns, listen when issues are brought forward, and take action to address any issues. The perks of joining our team: Health & Wellbeing: A comprehensive benefits plan, 24/7 access to virtual health care services for you and your family through Dialogue, access to a free on-site fitness centre, Employee and Family Assistance Program, parental leave top-up plan and wellness benefits. Grow Your Career: Opportunities to advance within and between our affiliate companies, a focus on employee development and available sponsored education programs. Community Engagement & Care: Corporate investments in the places where our people live and work, mentoring opportunities, fundraising-matching and; volunteer programs, various committees and employee resource groups, and scholarships for children of employees. Competitive Compensation: Short-term incentive plan and a Defined Contribution Pension Plan. Inclusion at Emera: As one of Atlantic Canada’s largest publicly traded companies, we are ranked one of Canada’s Top 100 Employers, Top Employers for Young People and Top Diversity Employers. We know our success is driven by our dedicated teams and we strongly encourage applications from all qualified candidates, including persons who identify as racially visible, Indigenous, persons with disabilities, women in underrepresented roles and members of the 2SLGBTQ+ community. Applicants from these equity groups may self-identify through the online application process. We support candidates and employees with access and accommodation needs and encourage you to let us know when you require accommodation. Recruitment & Promotion Policy: The success of the Emera Company is driven by its people: a strong team with a shared commitment to support the Emera Company mission and values. The purpose of our recruitment policy is to provide a consistent framework to support fair and equitable attraction, hiring, and retention of the best talent for vacant positions. We are dedicated to maintaining a fair hiring process that provides equitable opportunities to all our applicants and is guided by our company values.

Responsibilities

Responsible for the planning and accurate delivery of consolidated quarterly and annual MD&A and Financial Statements under US GAAP. The role involves managing internal controls, leading disclosure research, and coordinating XBRL reporting requirements.