Manager, Cost Accounting and Capital

WGL; Calgary; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A North American energy company in Calgary is seeking a Manager for Cost Accounting and Capital. The role involves managing the cost accounting function, leading a team, and ensuring the accuracy of financial reporting. The ideal candidate has a bachelor's degree and over 5 years of experience in cost accounting, with strong analytical and communication skills.

Benefits

Competitive pay

Incentive bonus plans

401K matching

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

Paid time off (PTO)

Qualifications

• Bachelors’ degree preferred.
• 5+ years of cost accounting experience, with at least 2 years in leadership.
• In-depth knowledge of cost accounting procedures.

Responsibilities

• Manage cost and capital accounting functions.
• Develop and maintain cost accounting policies.
• Oversee financial reporting for accuracy.

Skills

Cost accounting principles

Analytical skills

Team management

Communication skills

Microsoft Excel proficiency

Education

Bachelor's degree in Commerce or Business Administration

Tools

Accounting software

Job description

Job Description

AltaGas is seeking a Manager, Cost Accounting and Capital to join our team. You will be responsible for overseeing our organization's cost accounting functions and capital functions ensuring accuracy and completeness of financial reporting. You will lead a team of individuals and working closely with cross-functional teams throughout the business.

Your Responsibilities:

• Manage the cost accounting function, including accounting for operating expenses and midstream G&A ensuring appropriate classification between operating expenses and capital, performing accruals and other operating expense related journal entries.
• Manage the capital accounting function within Midstream including putting assets in service, depreciation, disposing of assets and reviewing and approving capital project items including project set up forms, in service forms, close out forms etc. and annual ARO review process.
• Develop and maintain cost accounting policies, procedures, and systems to ensure accuracy and completeness of financial reporting.
• Manage a team of cost and capital accountants, providing guidance, coaching, and support to ensure team members have the necessary skills and knowledge to perform their job functions effectively.
• Review and approve capital projects proposed by operations.
• Meet with capital project managers on a regular basis to learn the status of capital projects
• Manage the capital and expense budget process.
• Manage the operating expense outlook process and provide associated variance analysis
• Work closely with cross-functional teams to gather and analyze data necessary to prepare and review cost accounting and capital reports.
• Collaborate with the finance team to ensure that financial statements accurately reflect the organization's costs and capital is reported correctly.
• Provide timely and accurate analysis of variances and assist in the development of action plans to address issues identified.
• Meet with operations and Senior Management to review financial results and attend asset planning sessions.
• Assist in the development and monitoring of cost reduction initiatives.
• Ensure compliance with generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) and other regulatory requirements.
• Contract review to make sure accruals, budget and outlook properly reflect the contract terms.

Your Skills & Qualifications:

• Bachelors’ degree (Commerce, Business Administration or related discipline) preferred.
• 5+ years of experience in cost accounting, with at least 2 years in a leadership role.
• In-depth knowledge of cost accounting principles, procedures, and systems.
• Strong analytical skills, with the ability to analyze complex data and communicate results effectively.
• Ability to lead and manage a team of cost accountants.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build relationships with cross-functional teams.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple tasks and projects simultaneously.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel and other accounting software

Why work at AltaGas?

AltaGas is a North American energy infrastructure company with a focus on owning and operating assets that provide affordable energy to our customers. AltaGas assets include Washington Gas/WGL, SEMCO, and Petrogas. Our talented team, nearly3,000strong, leverages the strength of our assets and expertise along the energy value chain to connect customers with premier energy solutions – from the well sites of upstream producers to the doorsteps of homes and businesses to new markets around the world.

We deliver clean and affordable natural gas to approximately1.7 million customers’ homes and businesses through regulated natural gas distribution utilities acrossfour jurisdictions in the United States and two regulated natural gas storage utilities in the United States. Learn more about our team, vision, and strategy.

To learn more about our mission: https://youtu.be/k1mrKDdsYW8?si=y1k3NOyHxgf4emdL

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.