Senior Corporate Accountant

Emera; Halifax; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading energy company as a Senior Corporate Accountant in Halifax. In this role, you'll manage financial reporting and accounting for a subsidiary, collaborate across departments, and contribute to a cleaner energy future. With a focus on personal growth and community engagement, Emera offers a supportive workplace that values diversity and innovation.

Benefits

Comprehensive Benefits Plan

On-site Fitness Centre

Parental Leave Top-up

Defined Contribution Pension Plan

Qualifications

• 4+ years of related experience and working toward an accounting designation.
• Experience with financial reporting systems.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and review monthly journal entries and financial statements.
• Assist with audits and regulatory reports.

Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Analytical Skills

Organizational Skills

Business Acumen

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration or Commerce

Tools

Excel

Job description

The Opportunity

Company & Department: Emera Inc. Finance

Location: Halifax, Nova Scotia

Closing Date: May 30, 2025

At Emera, you’ll be part of an inclusive, respectful workplace where everyone is welcomed and supported. We invite you to join us in making an impact from Atlantic Canada to the rest of the world by safely delivering cleaner, more reliable energy to our customers.

If working in an innovative environment, challenging yourself, and shaping a cleaner energy future inspires you, we want to hear from you. Apply by May 30, 2025, and tell us what excites you about this role.

We are currently looking for a Senior Corporate Accountant to join our Corporate Accounting Team on a permanent basis. Reporting to the Manager, Corporate Accounting, you will support the end-to-end accounting and reporting of a wholly owned subsidiary of Emera Inc., and be a key contributor to the corporate accounting team at Emera Inc.

As a Senior Corporate Accountant, you will:

• Be responsible for accounting and financial reporting duties including, but not limited to:

• Preparing and reviewing monthly journal entries, general ledger monitoring, full working paper/audit file preparation, detailed account reconciliations, and analysis;

• Preparing monthly and quarterly financial statements and analyzing financial results;

• Monthly reporting of financial results to Senior Management;

• Preparing quarterly Board of Director materials;

• Assisting internal and external auditors during quarterly reviews and annual audits;

• Assisting with semi-annual forecasts, annual budget, and long-term forecast preparations;

• Supporting the preparation of regulatory reports and tax filings;

• Ensuring internal control over financial reporting in accordance with Emera’s SOX program;

• Contributing to other recurring and ad hoc accounting and reporting tasks for Emera Inc.;

• Collaborating with other departments to provide financial information;

• Preparing other ad hoc analysis and reports as required.

What skills will make you successful?

The successful individual will have excellent interpersonal and relationship-building skills, with the ability to build trust across the organization by demonstrating credibility as a subject matter expert. You bring maturity, confidence, decision-making capability, enthusiasm, and energy.

You should align with most of the following competencies and possess the skills and experience listed below:

• A bachelor’s degree in Business Administration or Commerce with 4+ years of related experience, and either completed or working toward an accounting designation (CPA, CA, CMA, or CGA);

• Experience with financial reporting systems and Excel;

• Knowledge of the gas and utility industry is an asset but not required;

• Attention to detail and strong quantitative, analytical, and organizational skills;

• The ability to work in a fast-paced, deadline-driven, team-focused environment, handling multiple deliverables independently under tight deadlines;

• Solid business acumen, customer focus, and innovative mindset, with the ability to identify and implement process improvements.

At Emera, everyone is a leader in their own right. Our Leadership Competencies set standards that advance our business strategy, deliver results for customers, and foster career development.

Why join our team?

• Health & Wellbeing: A comprehensive benefits plan, access to a free on-site fitness centre, Employee and Family Assistance Program, parental leave top-up, and wellness benefits.

• Grow Your Career: Opportunities for advancement within and between our affiliate companies, employee development focus, and sponsored education programs.

• Community Engagement & Care: Corporate investments, mentoring, fundraising, volunteer programs, and scholarships for employees’ children.

• Competitive Compensation: Benefits, short-term incentives, and a Defined Contribution Pension Plan.

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion at Emera

Emera is ranked among Canada’s Top 100 Employers, Top Employers for Young People, and Top Diversity Employers. We encourage applications from all qualified candidates, including those who identify as racially visible, Indigenous, persons with disabilities, women in underrepresented roles, and members of the 2SLGBTQ+ community. Applicants from these groups may self-identify during the online application process. We support accessibility and accommodations for candidates and employees, and encourage you to let us know your needs.