Senior Financial Accountant

Ballard Power Systems; Vancouver; On-site; CAD 93,840 - 117,300; Full time

Job summary

A leading energy company in Vancouver is seeking a Senior Financial Accountant to enhance its finance team. The role requires a CPA designation and at least 5 years of accounting experience, particularly in public companies. Responsibilities include preparing financial reports, ensuring IFRS compliance, and managing bank account administration. The salary range for this position is between CAD 93,840 and CAD 117,300, dependent on experience and qualifications. Candidates who embody a results-oriented mindset and strong analytical skills will thrive in this environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years working experience in accounting, preferably public company audit experience.
• Public company reporting and experience with multi-currency companies is required.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage competing priorities.

Responsibilities

• Researching and preparing accounting analysis memos in compliance with IFRS.
• Supporting monthly, quarterly, and year-end close including consolidation and note disclosure.
• Preparing monthly financial reports and analysis, including balance sheet and income statement.

Skills

Technical accounting skills (IFRS)

Exceptional communication skills

Analytical abilities

Microsoft Suite (Advanced Excel)

Education

Professional accounting designation (CPA - CA or CGA)

Tools

Oracle ERP

Job description

Ballard Power Systems, Inc. is a leading global provider of fuel cell power for a sustainable planet, providing clean energy fuel cell products that enable optimized power systems for a range of applications. Ballard is an international public company traded on both the NASDAQ and TSX.

Overview

The Ballard Finance Team is seeking a Senior Financial Accountant, a technically strong and highly adaptable accounting professional to join our finance team. This role is ideal for an “all-rounder” who is comfortable operating across multiple areas of corporate finance and accounting, including external and internal reporting, technical accounting, treasury support, and fixed assets. The successful candidate will combine strong analytical skills with the ability to communicate complex accounting matters clearly through high-quality written memoranda. The position reports to the Corporate Controller.

Responsibilities

• Researching and preparing accounting analysis memos in compliance with IFRS for accounting transactions, including, but not limited to complex revenue recognition transactions and acquisition/investment transactions
• Staying up-to-date on IFRS changes and supporting accounting impact assessments for new standards or business changes
• Supporting monthly, quarterly, and year-end close including consolidation, note disclosure, and other publicly disclosed documents such as Management’s Discussion & Analysis, Management Proxy Circular and Annual Information Form
• Preparing monthly financial reports and analysis, including detailed analysis of balance sheet accounts, income statement, and statement of cash flows
• Supporting full cycle fixed asset accounting
• Liaising with various banks and reviewing the administration, setup, and maintenance of Ballard’s bank accounts and banking systems, including setup in Oracle ERP
• Providing accounting support to European subsidiary including preparation/review of account reconciliations and leading year-end statutory audit
• Compiling and analyzing data to support financial analysis and reporting
• Reviewing, documenting, and implementing internal controls for responsible areas in compliance with SOX and ensuring that relevant processes are aligned to SOX
• Opportunities to work on other ad hoc and special projects, as needed

Requirements

• Professional accounting designation (CPA - CA or CGA)
• Minimum 5 years working experience in accounting, preferably public company audit experience
• Public company reporting and experience with multi-currency companies is required
• Strong technical accounting skills (IFRS), including experience researching and analyzing complex IFRS issues
• Exceptional communication skills both written and verbal
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Excellent analytical abilities with high attention to detail
• Takes ownership and is results oriented, with a focus on quality
• Strong software skills with both accounting systems and the Microsoft suite of products. Advanced Excel skills required. Experience with Oracle ERP is an asset
• Ability to multi-task, work independently, prioritize, and problem solve effectively
• Ability to flexibly adapt and work on different finance areas with a keen willingness to learn
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage competing priorities
• Collaborative team player with the confidence to work independently when required

The salary range for this role ($93,840 - $117,300) reflects the scope of the position, and final placement within the range will be determined based on a candidate’s experience, qualifications, and internal equity considerations.

Our Values

Listen & Deliver | Quality. Always. | Inspire Excellence | Row Together | Own It

Ballard values diversity in the workplace and is committed to Employment Equity. We encourage applications from all qualified candidates.