Manager Common Group Accounting

Why Work Here

Employees at ATCO are offered endless variety. We are entrepreneurial with a large degree of autonomy and freedom experiencing new situations and learning opportunities every day. Internal advancement is commonplace and we are always supported in our career journey. We believe in creating a workplace where you can thrive professionally while contributing to something greater and serving our communities.

About the Role:

We are looking for a Manager to join our Common Group Accounting Team. This team supports ATCOs Common Group functions including:

Developing the Business Plan for the Common Group functions including working closely with Common Group leaders and other Corporate Finance functions to develop and validate assumptions.
Monitoring the actual results compared to the approved Business Plan including reviewing results with cost centre owners and updating the monthly and full year forecast as required.
Reporting of actual to budgeted/forecasted results on a monthly and quarterly basis to a variety of stakeholders including Common Group Leaders and Senior Executives.

Given the structure of the team this role requires a manager who will both lead and contributeproviding hands-on support and completing day-to-day deliverables as needed.

What You Get to Do:

Day-to-Day Management
Provide direction and guidance to the team in support of the responsibilities outlined above
Manage the workload and work assignments of the team
Assist and support staff on non-routine transactions and issues requiring resolution
Ensure the consistent application of processes and procedures in compliance with all internal policies and financial reporting requirements
Build and manage relationships with key stakeholders including the Common Group Leaders and their respective teams and other Corporate accounting teams including Intercompany Accounts Payable and Business Unit Finance teams
Work closely with Senior Finance leaders to finalize Common Group deliverables
Process Management and Improvement
Cultivate an environment of continuous improvement including identifying and implementing changes (people process and/or technology)
Assist in developing and implementing strengthened internal control policies and procedures
Assist and support staff in the preparation of materials

Leadership
Lead a team with diverse levels of experience and backgrounds including CPA students
Develop highly skilled and well-trained staff to ensure operational excellence is continually maintained
Perform supervisory functions including interviewing and recommending new hires providing or arranging training for the staff evaluating staff performance and creating developmental plans

What You Bring:

Undergraduate degree
Canadian Certified Public Accountant (CPA) designation
Minimum of 8 years post-CPA technical experience
Experience in a formal leadership role including mentoring and coaching
Proficiency in Oracle E-Business Suite of products including General Ledger (and related reporting capabilities) and Oracle FCCS. Equivalencies such as SAP and JDE may be considered.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel Word Teams etc.)
Excellent organizational and time management skills
Strong analytical and critical thinking skills
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Demonstrated professionalism and work ethic
Proven ability to contribute and work well within a team environment

What We Offer:

A culture based on caring integrity agility collaboration and striving for excellence
Competitive compensation
Flex benefits
Tuition assistance program
Training and mentorship programs
Charitable donation matching

We would like to thank everyone for their application; however only those being considered for an interview will be contacted.

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