Highlights of the job

 

We are hiring a permanent, full time Senior Analyst, Regulatory Finance position working out of Edmonton, AB.

 

 

In this position, you work with EPCOR's Electricity Operations leadership in providing overall financial support to make informed strategic decisions. This includes being accountable for accurate and timely analysis of operational revenues and expenses, regulatory reporting and preparation of notes to the annual external financial statements.

 

 

This position may be eligible for EPCOR's hybrid work program.

 

 

 

What you'd be responsible for

 

• Providing direct support and reporting to Directors and Managers for the accumulation of budget inputs used to complete EPCOR Distribution & Transmission Inc. budget, forecasts and regulatory filings.
• Providing pro-forma analysis of revenues and expenses by level to Operations' Directors and Managers to support decision making. This includes facilitating and providing guidance on variances to budget, processing journal vouchers and analyzing and correcting transaction coding errors.
• Analyzing intercompany transactions to ensure they have been coded correctly and to resolve any discrepancies with affiliates prior to EPCOR Corporate Finance deadline. This includes ensuring balance sheet and income statement balances are within acceptable threshold.
• Working with EPCOR affiliates to complete the forecast of intercompany transactions and Service Level Agreements. Additionally, supporting compilation of year end affiliate reporting requirements for submission to the Alberta Utilities Commission.
• Supporting cross-functional groups with the development and implementation of EPCOR Finance's regulatory reporting processes to ensure compliance with policies, standards and regulatory requirements.
• Providing input to the Financial Reporting, Operations Accounting and Regulatory & Forecast plans and directions, and ensuring ongoing appropriate relationships with other positions.
• Preparing and tracking of FTEs (full time equivalent employees) to be used in Regulatory Applications.
• Preparing annual note disclosures for external financial statements.
• Contributing to ongoing process improvement initiatives.
• Assisting with special projects, as required, such as providing input and support for software system upgrades or replacements.

 

 

 

What's required to be successful

 

• Post-secondary degree in Business, Finance or Accounting from a recognized education institution.
• Chartered professional accounting designation (CPA).
• 4-6 years of related and progressively responsible professional accounting experience.
• Knowledge of the electricity industry and regulatory environment would be considered an asset.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Workday OfficeConnect and Adaptive Planning and Oracle BI for financial analysis and reporting.
• Ability to apply accounting standards knowledge and judgement to research and develop recommendations on moderately complex accounting policies.
• Public practice experience would be considered an asset.
• A basic understanding of Oracle GL systems would be considered an asset.

 

 

As our best candidate, you have excellent verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to clearly present information to a variety of audiences in both formal and informal settings. You possess strong analytical and organizational skills and have the ability to frequently transition between working independently and supporting team initiatives. With your critical thinking skills and business acumen, you have a proven track record for improving process efficiencies and solving problems.

 

 

 

Other important facts about this job

 

Jurisdiction: CSU52

Class: P2

Hours of work: 37.5 per week

Wage: Starting at $50.95 per hour. Final Wage and Step will be determined at the time of selection and based on a combination of factors as outlined in the CA found online.

 

 

Application deadline: July 1, 2024

 

 

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Please note the following information:

 

• A requirement of working for EPCOR is that you are at least 18 years of age, successfully attained a high school diploma (GED, or equivalent level of secondary education) and legally entitled to work in Canada. (A copy of a valid work permit may be required.)
• If you are considered for the position, clearance on all applicable background checks (which may include criminal, identity, educational, and/or credit) and professional reference checks is required. Some EPCOR positions require an enhanced level of background assessment, which is dictated by law. These positions require advanced criminal record checks that must also be conducted from time to time after commencement of employment.
• A technical/practical assessment may be administered during the selection process and this exercise will be used as a part of the selection criterion.
• To meet the physical demands required of some positions, candidates must be in good physical condition and willing to work in all weather conditions. Clearance on pre-placement medical and drug and alcohol testing may be required.