EDUCATION:

• Professional Accounting Designation and/or Post-Secondary Business or Finance Degree.

REQUIREMENTS:

• Minimum 5 years’ experience in progressive and responsible roles related to financial and management accounting.
• Experience working in a strong customer service focused environment.
• Fluency in French is considered a plus.
• Excellent critical thinking, analytical and problem-solving skills including the ability to think outside of the box, deal with ambiguity and challenge information
• Proven track record in building and maintaining strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders. Create a positive climate where team spirit and coordination are fostered.
• Strong system skills including advanced proficiency with Microsoft Excel; knowledge of Allegro, JDE, Hyperion and Power BI considered an asset
• Strong written and verbal communication skills along with the ability to work well in cross-functional teams
• Strong understanding of financial systems, processes and internal controls including a working knowledge of GAAP (IFRS)
• Well-organized and detail-oriented with a strong commitment to ensuring deadlines are achieved.
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Project Accounting

• Support the project team with purchase order and contract execution, including detailed progress reporting, forecasting and delivery schedules.
• Setup, maintain and manage project coding, including AFEs, job costs.
• Develop and manage the detailed project progress reporting, including monthly performance appraisals, invoices trackers, commitment trackers and forecasts.
• Support the value creation process, including look-backs, cost savings trackers and adherence to contractual terms and conditions.
• Manage all requirements in support of government programs, including ChargeOn (province of Ontario) and Quebec provincial funding, as well as the Canada Infrastructure Bank credit facility.

Accounting, Audit & Compliance

• Ensure data integrity of financial systems, by ensuring compliance to financial procedures and accounting guidelines.
• Correctly apply financial and accounting policies to reflect a truthful representation of the company’s financial position.
• Ensure timely cash conversion (billing, collections, and accounts receivable) and credit management.
• Support the month-end and quarter-end close process and assure that all accounting allocations are appropriately made and documented, regardless of whether the activities are performed remotely.
• Develop a strong working relationship with other finance teams, including Treasury, Tax and Shared Services.
• Execute inventory and asset control audits and share accountability with the business to ensure effective inventory and asset management.
• Identify and report compliance exceptions, including settlements, outstanding incidents, and potential legal claims.
• Support Delegation of Authorities compliance in the organization.

Operational & Service Excellence

• Demonstrates commitment towards continuous improvement initiatives and willingness to challenge existing practices. Establishes common streamlined processes and internal controls, as well as drives automation in a cost-effective manner to enable On The Run Charging to manage and reduce its costs .
• Monitors and ensures processes are developed and maintained in accordance with corporate policy, SOX compliance, tax reporting and other regulations,
• Subject Matter Expert of On the Run Charging’s ERM and supporting software (e.g. JDE, OneStream): identify requirements, write test scripts, participate in testing upgrades, provide training to team members, and act as a change agent for enhancements as applicable.

Leadership

• Provides informal coaching, direction and leadership support while promoting a client-focused, solution-based delivery results to align with Service Level Agreements.
• Facilitates the individual team member goal setting process and personal development.
• Promotes Health and Safety amongst all team members.