Co-op Financial Reporting

Emera Inc.; Halifax; Hybrid; CAD 25,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Perks in the office

Networking and Growth

Comprehensive onboarding program

Job summary

Emera Inc. is seeking a Co-op, Financial Reporting student for the Winter 2027 term (Jan 4 – Apr 30, 2027) with our Corporate External Reporting team in Halifax, NS.

This 16-week placement offers hands-on experience in financial reporting, consolidations, and quarterly reporting within a dynamic corporate environment. You will work with finance professionals across the organization to gain exposure to financial statement preparation, MD&A, and corporate reporting processes, supporting accuracy

Qualifications

• Pursuing an undergraduate degree in Accounting in 3rd or 4th year.
• Strong organizational and analytical skills required.
• Excellent written and verbal communication.
• Ability to work well in a team and manage multiple tasks.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to preparation of sections of quarterly consolidated financial statements and MD&A.
• Participate in month-end consolidation activities, including intercompany reconciliations and variance analysis reporting.
• Assist with quarterly reporting deliverables and coordination with internal stakeholders.
• Support financial reporting and disclosure processes to ensure accuracy and completeness.
• Complete ad hoc projects and analysis to support the Financial Reporting team.
• Assist with routine and special reporting initiatives during the work term.

Skills

Organizational skills

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Education

Pursuing Bachelors in Accounting (3rd/4th year)

Tools

Microsoft Office

Excel

Word

Outlook

PowerPoint

SharePoint

Job description

The Opportunity

Company, Department: Emera Inc., Corporate External Reporting

Location: Halifax, NS

Closing Date: September 15, 2026

The Opportunity

Emera Inc. is currently seeking a Co-op, Financial Reporting student for the Winter 2027 term (Jan 4 – April 30, 2027) with our Corporate External Reporting team. This 16-week opportunity provides hands‑on experience in financial reporting, consolidations, and quarterly reporting processes within a dynamic corporate environment.

In this role, you will gain valuable exposure to financial statement preparation, management discussion and analysis (MD&A), consolidation activities, and corporate reporting processes while working closely with finance professionals across the organization.

What you’ll do

As a co‑op student, you will contribute to key accounting processes and support the Corporate External Reporting team. This includes:

• Contribute to the preparation of sections of Emera's quarterly consolidated financial statements and Management's Discussion & Analysis (MD&A)
• Participate in month‑end consolidation activities, including intercompany reconciliations and variance analysis reporting
• Assist with quarterly reporting deliverables, including government reports and coordination with internal stakeholders to gather and provide information
• Support financial reporting and disclosure processes to ensure accuracy and completeness
• Complete ad hoc projects and analysis as required to support the Financial Reporting team
• Assist with other routine and special reporting initiatives throughout the work term

Work term outcomes

• Developed an intermediate understanding of financial consolidations and corporate reporting processes
• Gained practical experience preparing components of quarterly financial statements and MD&A
• Strengthened your analytical, technical, and communication skills within a professional finance environment
• Built knowledge of the corporate structure and operations of Emera and its affiliated companies

Who you are

You're a motivated and detail-oriented student in your 3rd or 4th year of an undergraduate degree in Accounting, looking to develop your financial reporting knowledge and gain meaningful experience in a collaborative corporate environment.

You bring

• Excellent organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines
• A high level of motivation, attention to detail, and analytical thinking
• A sharp eye for detail and a passion for learning
• Effective written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment while managing individual responsibilities
• Strong knowledge in Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint, and SharePoint
• Previous accounting experience considered an asset, but not required

Who we are

Emera Inc., a North American Energy Leader, is one of Atlantic Canada’s largest publicly traded companies and is ranked one of Canada’s Top 100 Employers and Top Employer for Young People.

Across Emera, we know our success is driven by our strong & dedicated teams. We support our teams by developing the skills and attributes they need to become our leaders of tomorrow.

We do this in a number of ways including on the job training, work experiences and mentorship opportunities. We are proud to offer hands‑on work experience to post‑secondary students through student opportunities across our operating companies, by offering more than 125 student employment opportunities each year.

To learn more about us, please visit; www.emera.com

What we offer

Facing the beautiful waterfront, you can find us located at 5151 Terminal Road in Downtown Halifax. We believe in caring for our employees and are proud to offer our students:

• Perks in the office ;Free Coffee Machine, Specialty Teas, Sparkling Water Machine, Access to our onsite Gym, Rooftop Patio and Private Meeting rooms and Collaboration Spaces;
• Networking and Growth ; Our Student Social Committee offers students a way to connect with their peers with biweekly events like Keynote Speaker Series, Coffee Chats and Games;
• Comprehensive and Fun Onboarding Program including facilitated group orientation sessions for all students joining us each term, and a handy Student Handbook and Technology Guide.

Does this sound like the right opportunity for you?

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion at Emera

As one of Atlantic Canada’s largest publicly traded companies, we are ranked one of Canada’s Top 100 Employers, Top Employers for Young People and Top Diversity Employers. We know our success is driven by our dedicated teams and we strongly encourage applications from all qualified candidates, including persons who identify as racially visible, Indigenous, persons with disabilities, women in underrepresented roles and members of the 2SLGBTQ+ community. Applicants from these equity groups may self-identify through the online application process. We support candidates and employees with access and accommodation needs and encourage you to let us know when you require accommodation.

Recruitment & Promotion Policy

The success of the Emera Company is driven by its people: a strong team with a shared commitment to support the Emera Company mission and values. The purpose of our recruitment policy is to provide a consistent framework to support fair and equitable attraction, hiring, and retention of the best talent for vacant positions. We are dedicated to maintaining a fair hiring process that provides equitable opportunities to all our applicants and is guided by our company values.