FINANCIAL ACCOUNTANT External Reporting

Paramount Resources Ltd.; Calgary; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Join Paramount Resources Ltd. as a Financial Accountant to play a vital role in financial reporting and compliance. You will prepare comprehensive financial analyses, support organizational improvements, and engage with top-tier management in a highly dynamic work environment. Ideal candidates will possess a CPA designation and have experience in IFRS compliance. Paramount offers a collaborative environment with competitive compensation and benefits.

Benefits

Excellent health and wellness benefits

On-the-job experience and coaching

Collaborative learning environment

Qualifications

• CPA or completed CFE is required.
• Knowledge of IFRS and disclosure regulations essential.
• Experience with internal controls and strategic financial analysis.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and analyze financial reports for external/internal use.
• Assist with internal controls and liaise with external auditors.
• Complete research projects and adopt new accounting standards.

Skills

Detail oriented

Effective communication

Strategic thinking

Knowledge of IFRS

Internal control experience

Education

Chartered Professional Accountant

Common Final Examination (CFE)

Job description

FINANCIAL ACCOUNTANT – External Reporting

At Paramount Resources Ltd. we’re driven by a passion to be the best.

Paramount is dynamic, fast-moving and not content with the status quo. A combination of focused approach, technical expertise and financial depth has propelled us into one of the top exploration and production companies in Canada.

While our continued progress can be attributed to many factors, our people are the primary reason for Paramount’s success. Our premium land positions, diversified portfolio and financial flexibility set the stage for our talented teams to showcase their proven ability to deliver top-tier results.

Be part of the energy – join Paramount today!

We’re a Canadian company based in Calgary, Alberta and our shares trade on the Toronto Stock Exchange under the symbol POU.

About this Opportunity

Reporting to the Manager, Corporate Reporting and Accounting and based in our Calgary head office, this position is an integral part of the financial reporting team, whose primary responsibility is to meet the Company’s external reporting and continuous disclosure requirements.

Job functions will involve:

• Preparing and analyzing financial reports and management’s discussion and analysis for external and internal reporting, including supporting schedules and peer research
• Comparing external disclosure documents for consistency
• Researching, analyzing and preparing accounting memos, calculations and disclosures for routine and complex transactions and other matters
• Completing research projects related to the adoption of new accounting standards (including IFRS 9 and IFRS 18) and policies
• Preparing corporate journal entries and account reconciliations, including leases, financial instruments and share-based compensation
• Assisting with internal controls, including being the first point of contact within the organization and helping with design of new processes and improvements
• Assisting in the annual filings for ESTMA and completing financial surveys for Statistics Canada
• Actively maintaining the financial reporting software with a continuous improvement mindset
• Acting as the first point of contact with external auditors
• Other ad-hoc and accounting projects as required

Required Skills & Qualifications:

• Chartered Professional Accountant or at minimum has passed their Common Final Examination (CFE)
• Knowledge of IFRS and continuous disclosure securities regulations
• Knowledge of accounting and information systems
• Detail oriented with the ability to think broadly and strategically
• Experience with internal control over financial reporting and/or integrated audits
• Effective communication and presentation skills
• High-performing individual able to meet deadlines based on broad guidelines
• Ability to see the overall business context in which the finance group operates
• Oil & Gas experience would be an asset

Benefits of Joining the Paramount Team
This position will provide you with an opportunity to leverage your skills in support of a nimble, Canadian-based energy company. You will receive on-the-job experience, coaching and training and work in a collaborative learning environment. Paramount offers competitive compensation that includes excellent health and wellness benefits.

Paramount is an inclusive employer dedicated to building a diverse workforce. Interested candidates who have the required qualifications may apply online.

We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Paramount invites all qualified applicants to apply before the closing date of June 15, 2025.