03 Oct
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Emera
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Halifax Regional Municipality
03 Oct
Emera
Halifax Regional Municipality
Emara, Finance Location: Halifax, NS Employment Type: Full Time, 12 Month Term Reporting to the Emera Corporate Controller you will be a key member of the Emera Finance team.
The Senior
Manager, Technical & Corporate Accounting leads and manages a team of professional accountants, has responsibility for assessing the impact of new and revised accounting standards, amongst other research on complex accounting matters, and is a key contributor in the timely and accurate delivery of Emera’s MD&A; and financial statements and other internal and external reporting requirements. You are a financial thought leader and will help develop and maintain accounting policies and processes while fostering continuous improvement. You build strong cooperative relationships with business units, operating subsidiaries, external professional services firms, and the senior executive leadership team, ensuring the highest standards of service.
This role is cross-functional and requires you to work closely with various business units and operations across the Emera enterprise in a variety of jurisdictions. Analyzing, reviewing, and communicating the accounting treatment related to non-routine, new or proposed transactions, and other complex accounting matters to ensure proper accounting treatment for Emera Inc. and its affiliates; Research, analyze and implement the effect of any new or proposed changes to accounting standards across the organization; Maintaining strong technical knowledge of accounting standards under USGAAP, disclosure requirements, and current industry practices to provide superior financial expertise; Provide oversight and guidance to the Corporate Accounting Team who is responsible for the monthly and quarterly reporting of companies in Emera Corporate; Responsible for various Audit Committee reports and presentations; Maintaining an effective working relationship and assisting in the management of Emera’s external auditors on financial reporting policies, technical papers,
disclosures and other matters; Development and oversight of process improvement and efficiency projects, and coordinating with the team and impacted stakeholders to implement; 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. As the ideal candidate, you will have a successful track record and experience in financial reporting, month-end close, and technical accounting research, as well as the strong ability to communicate technical accounting and financial information in a clear and concise manner to various stakeholders.
The successful candidate will be a CPA, have a post-secondary degree in a relevant field, and have at least 5 to 7 years of progressive experience in a relevant financial reporting or accounting policy function (or related experience).Excellent understanding of accounting standards and financial reporting, as well as an ability to understand financial statements; Demonstrate a flexible approach in dealing with accounting issues and implementation of USGAAP, taking into account alternative treatments, different viewpoints and practical aspects of implementation;
Experience working in or auditing a public company; Proven leadership capabilities combined with exceptional interpersonal skills to help develop and maintain strong relationships and networks across the organization; Well‑developed project management abilities, including planning, organizing, and prioritizing tasks for the financial reporting team.
The Senior
Manager, Technical & Corporate Accounting will demonstrate exceptional discretion, sound judgment, and a strong commitment to ethical leadership,
fostering an environment where concerns can be raised and addressed openly. Leveraging expertise in technical accounting and public company reporting, with energy sector experience and deep knowledge of U.GAAP considered assets, they will inspire high performance, drive outstanding customer service, set strategic departmental goals, and build strong partnerships across the organization. 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.
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. 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 Emara Company mission and values by our recruitment policy and values, we are dedicated to maintaining a fair hiring process that provides equitable opportunities to all our applicants #
📌 Senior Manager, Technical & Corporate Accounting (12 Month Term) (Halifax Regional Municipality)
🏢 Emera
📍 Halifax Regional Municipality