Project Professional Accountant

Manitoba Hydro International; Winnipeg; Hybrid; CAD 86,631 - 119,539; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive extended healthcare coverage

Defined-benefit pension plan

Flexible work options

Nine-day work cycle

Development coaching and training

Positive culture

Job summary

A leading energy solutions provider in Canada is seeking a Project Professional Accountant. This role involves providing professional financial advice, analyzing financial contracts, and developing management reports. Ideal candidates should have a CPA qualification, strong understanding of accounting principles, and at least two years of experience. The position offers a hybrid work model, competitive compensation, and comprehensive benefits, emphasizing teamwork and professional development.

Qualifications

• Minimum of two years related financial or accounting experience.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently with minimum supervision.
• Experience in growing a small business with knowledge of international practices.

Responsibilities

• Provide professional financial advice and analysis.
• Responsible for complex financial contract administration and management.
• Analyze and present monthly management reports to Project Managers.

Skills

Thorough understanding of accounting principles

Proficiency with financial systems

Effective communication

Analytical skills

Education

Completion of Chartered Professional Accounting (CPA) program

Tools

Sage 300

SAP

Microsoft Product Suite

Job description

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Manitoba Hydro International Ltd. (MHI) provides innovative solutions to help customers in the energy and telecommunications sectors. We are a subsidiary of one of Canada’s most highly regarded energy utilities, Manitoba Hydro, and proudly bring over a century’s worth of utility best practice experience and our global expertise to every customer we serve. For more information, please visit our website at mhi.ca.

Your Role

Under the general direction of the Director, Finance and Accounting, the Project Professional Accountant is responsible for a variety of complex accounting and financial functions related to generosityarthinternational consulting operations. Specific responsibilities include:

• Provide professional advice on finance and accounting matters for subsidiary management through financial analysis, interpretation of results, recommendation for changes and improvements involving use and control of local financial resources.
• Responsible for complex financial contract administration (billing, accounts payable, balance sheet accounts and management reports) of multi-year management contracts requiring sophisticated financial knowledge.
• Analyze and present monthly management reports to Project Managers and at a Divisional level, and provide financial advice on the status of the project to ensure they meet financial targets.
• Provide professional advice on financial assessment of business opportunities.
• Develop and maintain accounting systems and ensure adequate financial controls are in place and working.
• Prepare management and financial reports, for both line managementნენ and project management, specific for each project.
• Management of the international banking process including maintaining good working relationships with foreign banking institutions.
• Establish, maintain and oversee payroll system and compliance with applicable tax laws.
• Responsible for preparing cost estimates for moderately complex project proposals.
• Responsible for month and year end accounting processes of assigned business units/projects.
• Regularly initiates and maintains relationships with internal and external stakeholders, addressing routine and non‑routine issues.
• Perform back‑up relief for all other accounting functions.
• Ensure compliance with tax laws, regulations, and reporting requirements.
• Develop and monitor budgets for assigned business units/projects to support organizational goals.
• Responsible for preparing audit documentation for external audits to ensure compliance and coordinate with the auditors.

About You

• Completion of the Chartered Professional Accounting (CPA) program and a minimum of two years related financial or accounting experience as a professional accountant combined with progressively responsible work experience and demonstrated skills and abilities for the position.
• Thorough understanding of relevant accounting principles, practices and procedures.
• Proficiency in working with financial and monthly accounting systems.
• Demonstrated ability with personal computers and aptitude in the use and development of application software programs. (i.e., Sage 300, SAP, Microsoft Product Suite, etc.)
• Demonstrated team player exhibiting a high degree of integrity, creativity and good judgement in dealing with accounting and human resource matters, including confidential information.
• Possess a demonstrated ability to communicate effectively with various levels of management and external customers as required.
• Demonstrated ability to review, analyze and devise operative solutions for business situations.
• Understanding challenges of growing a small business with knowledge of international business practices.
• Demonstrated ability to work in a fast‑paced, challenging environment with effective use of time management skills.
• Demonstrated ability to review, analyze and существуют operative solutions for complex business situations.
• Possess a high degree of initiative with the demonstrated ability to work independently with minimum supervision.

Why Build Your Career at MHI?

• Great Benefits: Access comprehensive extended healthcare coverage and a defined‑benefit pension plan.
• Competitive Compensation: Receive a salary that reflects your skills and contributions.
• Flexible Work Options: Work remotely on Mondays and Wednesdays with our hybrid schedule.
• Nine‑Day Work Cycle: Enjoy approximately every other Monday off for better work‑life balance.
• Empowered Work: Take ownership of your projects with a high level of autonomy and responsibility.
• Client‑Facing Opportunities: Gain valuable business experience through direct communication with clients.
• Supportive Development: Benefit from personalized coaching and hands‑on training to help you thrive professionally.
• Diverse Workdays: Enjoy a variety of tasks - no two days are ever the same.
• Flex Time: Customize your schedule with flexible hours to suit your lifestyle.
• Positive Culture: Be part of a friendly, relaxed, and collaborative corporate environment.

Application Deadline

Qualified candidates are invited to apply to this job posting with a resume and cover letter by January 16, 2026 at 4:30 p.m.

Additional Information

• Hours of Work: 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. (8 hours/day on a 9‑day bi‑weekly cycle – weekends off and approximately every second Monday off)
• Hybrid Schedule: In‑office on Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays and option for remote work on Mondays and Wednesdays.
• Job Type: Full‑time, Permanent
• Salary: $86,631.28-$119,539.28 per year

We thank you for your interest and will contact you if you are selected for an interview.

Seniority level

Entry level

Employment type

Full‑time

Job function

Accounting தொழ/Auditing and Finance

Industries

Utilities