Senior Financial Analyst, Financial Reporting and Technical Accounting

Who We Are:
At Northland, we’re enablers of change, united by our journey to transform the energy sector into the foundation for a sustainable future.

Since our inception, we’ve been early movers in the energy industry, adopting new initiatives that pave the way for communities across the globe and helping forge their path towards a carbon-neutral landscape.

We’re a different kind of independent power producer. As developers, owners and operators who are at the forefront of the energy transition, we’re uniquely positioned to leave a lasting impact in the regions where we operate. We’ve expanded our business across Canada, the United States, Latin America, Europe and Asia to become a global leader, all by bringing together industry experts to find solutions with an entrepreneurial mindset. 

While our work powers communities across the globe, Northland is powered by our people.

As a Senior Financial Analyst, you will play a key role by actively contributing towards the integrity, accuracy, and timeliness of Northland’s financial reporting process. Reporting to the Senior Manager, Financial Reporting, you will work closely with a team of accounting professionals on external reporting deliverables based on established deadlines, including quarterly financial statements, Management’s Discussion and Analysis (MD&A), system-driven consolidation, and management reporting. Additionally, you will be involved in complex technical accounting matters as they arise. You will leverage your strong technical accounting and financial reporting expertise to research and prepare an accounting and reporting memorandum that will serve as the basis for both internal and external financial reporting.
This role will be based in Toronto, and you will be expected to work from our Corporate office a minimum of 4 times a week in line with our hybrid work model.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare quarterly and annual consolidated financial statements in accordance with International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS), including notes to the consolidated financial statements, related supports, workings, and presentations to the senior leadership team.
• Prepare the MD&A on a quarterly basis, ensuring accuracy and completeness of information specifically with respect to non-IFRS measures in accordance with local and international laws and regulations.
• Prepare management reports with reasons for variations and responding to the questions raised by senior leadership.
• Research and prepare technical accounting memorandums and position papers for the new accounting standards and complex transaction affecting Northland or its subsidiaries, which are to be submitted to the senior management and the group’s external auditors.
• Benchmark financial statements disclosures aligning to the industry practices and leverage financial reporting systems for efficient MD&A disclosures and financial statements’ notes preparation.
• Coordinate globally to collect financial information needed for MD&A and financial statements.
• Act as a first reviewer of group reporting packs to ensure that the information submitted by the respective subsidiaries’ finance teams is accurate and complete to aid in the preparation of the group financial statements.
• Prepare consolidated cash flow statement and related workings after ensuring the accuracy of cash flow information.
• Assist in coordinating internal and external auditors’ requests for information and supporting schedules.
• Provide support for financial reporting projects and ad hoc requests as they arise.
• Identify opportunities to bring efficiencies to the existing financial reporting process using technology tools and/or elimination of redundancies and enhance the quality of consolidated financial information available to the Senior Management.
• Coach and mentor financial analysts and co-op students that assist the broader accounting team.

Who You Are:

• Methodical and Organized: You naturally work in a methodical way and relish the opportunity to add structure and order to your work. This will help with the competing priorities you will be managing.
• Collaborative: You build relationships and enjoy working as a team player to get things done.
• Diligent: Your solid attention to detail will ensure the accuracy of the financial reporting packs and underlying financial statements workings. You will follow up with others where needed to ensure outstanding information or actions are complete.
• Independent: You are an independent thinker and naturally set your own timescales and milestones to ensure you meet your objectives. You know when you need to ask for help and are comfortable doing so.
• Flexible: You are agile in your approach to your work and in working hours, after all you will be working alongside colleagues in other countries.
• Eager and Adaptable: You are eager to learn and expand your skillset, and comfortable adapting to changing priorities in a fast-paced and deadline-driven environment.
• A Strong Communicator: You have exceptional oral and written communication skills and are able to articulate your analyses in a clear and concise manner.

Qualifications and Experience

• Accounting designation (CPA or equivalent), combined with experience in financial reporting with a public/listed company. A deep understanding of IFRS and its application to complex accounting transactions is essential (knowledge of US GAAP will be an added advantage).
• 3+ years of experience working with top-tier professional accounting firms in their auditing or accounting advisory practice.
• Proficient knowledge and use of Microsoft Office and related applications. Oracle Consolidation tool experience will be an added advantage.
• Workiva's experience is an asset.

We hire talented and passionate people from different backgrounds. If you’re excited about a role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with this job description, we still encourage you to apply. Learn more about our diversity, inclusion and belonging commitments. 

Disclaimer

This document is a guide. The duties, responsibilities, and requirements of the jobs as described herein are not inclusive and are subject to change.

Northland Power is an equal opportunity employer and we are committed to creating a fair, inclusive and accessible environment. As part of our commitment we work to ensure our application process is accessible to all candidates. If you require special assistance or accommodation during the hiring process, please notify a member of the HR Department.

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