27 Sep
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Emera
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Nova Scotia
The Opportunity
Company, Department: Emera Inc, Corporate Finance
Location: Halifax, NS, - Hybrid
Closing Date: October 11, 2026
Reporting to the Senior Manager, Technical and Corporate Accounting, the Manager, Corporate Accounting is responsible for the financial processes, reporting, and related analysis for Emera Inc. and other corporate and holding companies. This role is cross-functional, and you will work closely with operations across the Emera enterprise in a variety of jurisdictions.
Key elements of this role include:
This position will appeal to individuals who have leadership ambitions, are comfortable with detailed analytical work, are confident presenting to an executive audience, possess robust quantitative skills and are interested in contributing to achieving business results. This key position leads a team of professional accountants providing guidance and leadership in business reporting and processes. You are a builder of robust, constructive relationships within the business including the larger Emera finance team (including Consolidation, Financial Reporting, Tax and Treasury), Legal, IT, HR and Emera affiliates.
Review of monthly accounting files and financial statements for a portfolio of Emera’s corporate and holding companies. This requires meeting tight deadlines, ensuring the accuracy of files, and working closely with other Emera departments
Reviewing variance analysis and communicating financial results to senior audiences
Reviewing detailed operating cost reports
Detailed review and involvement in budgets and forecasts
Preparing and reviewing information to support Emera’s quarterly Financial Statements and Management Discussion & Analysis
Working with other departments within Emera to collect and provide financial information
Assisting external auditors during quarterly reviews and annual audits
Ensuring compliance with NI 52-109 and SOx requirements, and implementation of best practices and process improvements
Preparing other routine and ad hoc analysis, reports and participating in projects
Planning,
organizing and prioritizing tasks and maintaining a collaborative team environment and
Providing mentorship, support and backup for other members of Corporate Accounting team
These skills will make you successful:
The successful candidate is an experienced financial professional with at least five years of progressive relevant experience and an undergraduate degree in finance or accounting with an accounting designation. You are a proven leader and demonstrate strong communication and relationship building skills. You demonstrate professional judgement and maturity, ensuring issues are resolved in a timely manner under tight financial reporting deadlines while upholding confidentiality.
Strong financial acumen, problem solving and analytical skills
Solid accounting background (experience with USGAAP standards is considered an asset)
Experience with SOx compliance programs considered an asset
Proven leadership ability ensuring team cohesiveness, effective delegation, and management and accuracy of team outputs
Accuracy and attention to detail, while working under pressure to meet tight deadlines
Strong interpersonal skills to develop and maintain strong relationships and networks across the organization
Planning, organizing and prioritizing tasks while maintaining a positive attitude
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Must be proficient in MS Office Suite software, including strong Excel skills and a demonstrated curiosity and adaptability in using AI-assisted tools (e.g., Copilot) to improve efficiency and effectiveness
As the Manager, Corporate Accounting you encourage innovation, lead change to ensure continuous improvement demonstrating integrity,
and set clear expectations for a high standard of work performance for yourself and the Corporate Accounting team. Lastly it is your responsibility to connect every decision to the company strategy and apply sound judgment to translate new ideas into actions.
Theperksof joining our team? We offer:
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 fitnesscentre, Employee and Family Assistance Program, parental leave top-upplanand 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:
We know our success is driven by our dedicatedteamsand 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-identifythrough 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 EmeraNewfoundland &Labradoris; driven by its people: a strong team with a shared commitment to support theEmera Company mission and values.Thepurpose 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 tomaintaininga fair hiring process thatprovidesequitableopportunities to all our applicants and is guided by our company values.
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📌 Manager, Corporate Accounting (Nova Scotia)
🏢 Emera
📍 Nova Scotia