AltaGas - Financial Analyst, Opex

Job Description

AltaGas - Financial Analyst, Opex

Reporting to the Manager of Midstream Finance, this role is all about diving into the accounting and financial analysis for Midstream assets. You'll be responsible for entering and analyzing financial data, ensuring accuracy, and communicating results for both operating expenses and capital expenditures.

You Will:

• Prepare and enter accurate and timely accounting entries for assigned gas midstream assets in accordance with US GAAP

• Complete or co-ordinate transactions such as, depreciation, WIP, additions and disposals

• Assist in timely and accurate AFE set up and reporting

• Prepare and review monthly invoices, accrual entries and reconciliations

• Review and understand contractual agreements and ensure adherence by working with various departments

• Work closely with cross-functional teams to gather and analyze data necessary for reporting and analysis

• Provide monthly reports for management, including variance reporting

• Seek to improve the quality and efficiency of monthly analysis & accounting entries

• Gain an understanding of the business in order to effectively explain business drivers

• Maintain and enhance financial forecast models including annual budgets and monthly forecasts, based on knowledge of the business

• Build strong working relationships with various departments; work proactively to identify opportunities to work as a strategic partner

• Support the business with financial analysis to aid with decision making

• Prepare and distribute ad hoc analysis as required

You Have:

• 3-5 years of progressive accounting experience preferably within oil and gas

• Forward-looking approach with advanced analytical and problem-solving abilities

• Able to work under pressure with minimal supervision, have a strong attention to detail and be
  able to prioritize and meet tight deadlines

• Advanced knowledge in Excel

• Obtained or working towards CPA accounting designation an asset

• Experience of JD Edwards and Power BI software considered an asset

• Knowledge of Quick Launch considered an asset

For Canadian hires: AltaGas hires personnel on the basis of job-related qualifications. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to a person's ancestry, place of origin, colour, ethnic origin, citizenship, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, record of offences, marital status, family status or disability or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.