AltaGas - Senior Analyst, Derivatives

WGL; Calgary; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a Senior Analyst in Derivatives, where you'll play a crucial role in financial innovation. This position offers the opportunity to tackle complex technical research, ensure compliance, and deliver insightful reports. With a focus on derivatives accounting, you'll prepare monthly reports, validate calculations, and maintain internal controls. This dynamic role is perfect for someone with a strong background in risk management and internal accounting controls. If you're ready to make an impact in a collaborative environment, this is the opportunity for you.

Benefits

Competitive Pay

Incentive Bonus Plans

401K Matching

Medical Coverage

Dental Coverage

Vision Coverage

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Qualifications

• 5+ years in a comparable role within a public company.
• Strong understanding of SOX guidelines and internal controls.

Responsibilities

• Review commodity contracts for proper accounting treatment.
• Prepare monthly management reports and variance analysis.
• Assist with quarterly and annual external audits.

Skills

Derivatives Accounting

Internal Accounting Controls

Risk Management

Financial Reporting

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Finance or Accounting

Job description

Job Description

AltaGas - Senior Analyst, Derivatives
Are you ready to dive into the dynamic world of derivatives? As our Senior Analyst, Derivatives you’ll be at the forefront of financial innovation, tackling complex technical research, ensuring top-notch compliance, and delivering insightful reporting and analysis.

You Will:

1. Review commodity and other complex contracts to determine proper accounting treatment, notably under FASB ASC Topic 815 (Derivatives and Hedging)
2. Prepare the monthly mark to market entry including validating the calculation of routine and complex derivatives
3. Prepare monthly management reports, schedules and explanations, including monthly variance analysis of derivatives balances
4. Prepare, reconcile and confirm monthly statements with financial trade counterparties
5. Settle financial trades including OTC and exchange transactions in the system of record including ensuring margin transactions are executed timely and accurately.
6. Assist with quarterly and annual external audits; provide reports as requested to External and Internal Audit
7. Maintain effective internal controls and ensure compliance with Internal Controls of Financial Reporting (ICFR) and risk management policies and procedures
8. Build strong working relationships with commercial and risk to ensure contracts requiring review are identified in a timely manner

You Have:

1. A minimum of 5 years in a comparable role within a public company
2. Strong understanding of internal accounting controls and SOX guidelines
3. Proficiency in derivatives accounting is highly desirable
4. Experience in overseeing risk management is a significant advantage

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.

For U.S. hires: WGL/SEMCO/AltaGas offers a total rewards package that includes competitive pay, incentive bonus plans, holiday pay, 401K matching and a wide array of benefits. These benefits including medical, dental and vision coverage are designed to help you and your family stay healthy. We also have paid time off (PTO) to balance the demands of your work and personal life. Available benefits vary depending upon the specifics of the role.

U.S. affiliates of AltaGas are committed to equal employment opportunity and providing reasonable accommodations to applicants with physical and/or mental disabilities. We value and encourage diversity and solicit applications from all qualified applicants without regard to race, ethnicity, religion, gender, age, national origin, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, family responsibilities, matriculation, physical or mental disabilities, political affiliation, genetic information, status as a protected veteran or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.