Temporary Supervisor, Accounting

Alectra Inc.; Mississauga; Hybrid; CAD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Temporary Supervisor of Accounting to lead a dedicated team in a hybrid work environment. This role focuses on ensuring compliance with legislative guidelines while enhancing accounting processes. The ideal candidate will possess strong leadership skills, a solid background in accounting, and a commitment to fostering a collaborative atmosphere. Join a company that values innovation and employee well-being, offering comprehensive benefits and a supportive culture that encourages professional growth and work-life balance. If you’re ready to make a significant impact, this is your opportunity.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits

Defined Benefit Pension Plan

Career development opportunities

Flexible working arrangements

Time off options including vacation and personal days

Disconnect from Work policy

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in accounting with supervisory responsibilities.
• Strong technical accounting knowledge, especially IFRS and regulatory reporting.

Responsibilities

• Supervise accounting team activities, ensuring compliance and accuracy.
• Lead process improvements to enhance productivity and efficiency.

Skills

Leadership

Accounting Compliance

Process Improvement

Financial Reporting

Communication Skills

Problem-Solving

Education

Post-secondary education in Business Administration, Finance, or Accounting

Tools

Tier I ERP systems

MS Office (Excel)

Job description

Job Description

Join our team!

Temporary Supervisor, Accounting (Non-Union)

Full-time (temporary 18 months contract), 35 hours/ week, Hybrid

At Alectra, we’re not just about powering communities; we’re about empowering our people. We prioritize well-being through a culture that fosters collaboration, innovation and continuous growth. We believe in providing a supportive and inclusive environment where everyone can thrive and make an impact.

Are you an assertive, detail-oriented leader with a passion for ensuring compliance and enhancing processes?

The Supervisor, Accounting is responsible for overseeing and improving general accounting functions to ensure compliance with legislative guidelines and internal policies. This role involves leading the accounting team, enhancing processes, developing policies, and providing financial recommendations to the senior management team.

What you’ll do

Accounting Oversight

• Supervise all activities of the accounting team, including processing adjusting entries to the general ledger, and conducting account reconciliations and analysis for bank, fixed assets, inventory, miscellaneous accounts receivable, and other balance sheet accounts.
• Oversee month-end processes, including accruals, provisions, related party, lease, and debt accounting.
• Ensure compliance with applicable legislation, OEB guidelines, IFRS, federal and provincial filings, and internal policies and procedures.

Costing and Process Management

• Supervise the timely and accurate completion of all costing activities, including work order close, capital contribution transactions, customer invoicing, and refunds.
• Liaise with business managers and supervisors on accounting processes to ensure timely work order close and accurate costing.
• Initiate and implement process and systems changes/enhancements to increase productivity, efficiency, and effectiveness of department operations.

Leadership and Development

• Plan, organize, and supervise daily activities of the accounting staff.
• Provide leadership, coaching, development, performance management, technical guidance, and advice.
• Lead and/or participate in projects and key initiatives to ensure quality and timely completion within budget.

Internal Controls and Compliance

• Maintain sound internal control practices and procedures within the functional areas.
• Ensure compliance with legislative, regulatory, and Health & Safety policies, procedures, and standards.
• Research, recommend, and develop accounting policies and procedures.

Corporate Values and Conduct: Demonstrate professional conduct and align with Alectra’s core values of safety, teamwork, and customer focus.

Other Duties: Perform additional tasks as assigned to support operational objectives

Who you are

Education & Specialized Knowledge

• Post-secondary education in Business Administration, Finance, or Accounting.
• Strong technical accounting knowledge, including thorough knowledge of IFRS.
• Knowledge of and experience in regulated statutory reporting.
• Knowledge of relevant tax requirements, including HST and taxable benefits, laws, regulations, and guidelines.
• Extensive working knowledge of Tier I ERP systems and other related reporting systems.
• Knowledge of the energy and utility industries, including an understanding of the regulatory environment and a fundamental knowledge of electrical distribution systems.
• Proficiency in documenting and interpreting policies and procedures.
• Proficiency with MS Office applications, including a high level of competence in Excel.

Experience

• Minimum of 5 years of related experience, including supervision of staff.
• Experience in a senior accounting and financial capacity.
• Experience in developing and recommending corporate procedures, managing budgets, and providing input to strategic/business plans.
• Experience in a unionized utility environment is an asset.
• Ability to interpret financial results and communicate to both financial and non-financial management and staff.
• Service-oriented with a high degree of client focus, maintaining professional and respectful relationships at various levels of the organization.
• Strong ability to lead change and engage, develop, and motivate teams.
• Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to provide practical and/or innovative solutions.
• Strong written and presentation skills, with the ability to convey information accurately and concisely.
• Ability to plan, prioritize, and execute multiple projects and initiatives within established timelines.
• Must hold and maintain a valid class “G” driver’s license.

Where you will work

• Hybrid: This role is based in a hybrid environment, allowing for a mix of remote and in-office work to support team collaboration and business needs.

Who we are

As the largest municipally owned electric utility in Canada, we are committed to growing, evolving and remaining innovative to build a sustainable and brighter future. Our values set us apart and are our fundamental beliefs about our organization:

Safety: Stay aware, prevent risks and protect each other.

Respect: Value everyone, act honestly and foster inclusion.

Customer Focus: Be reliable, anticipate needs and deliver exceptional solutions with care.

Excellence: Elevate performance, embrace diversity and deliver quality through collaboration.

Innovation: Drive growth by embracing change, creativity and continuous improvement.

Here’s why Alectra might be your ideal workplace:

• We offer comprehensive benefits. From health and wellness programs to financial security though our Defined Benefit Pension Plan – we offer a robust benefits package that supports you and your family.
• We invest in your career development. At Alectra, we care about our team’s future through offering ongoing trainings, mentorship and learning opportunities.
• We care about you work-life balance. Understanding that taking time off is essential to employee well-being, sustained productivity and high performance, we offer the following:
  • Time off: At Alectra, we offer various time off options for our employees including vacation time, personal days, milestone parental leave top-up, volunteer days and bereavement days.
  • Disconnecting from work: We prioritize your well-being through our “Disconnect from Work” policy which ensures you can maintain a healthy work-life balance.
  • Hybrid work environment (if applicable) : Based on operational requirements, we offer flexible working arrangements that include working remotely or on-site.

At Alectra, your unique contributions matter and help drive our collective success to a more sustainable and brighter future.

Ready to Apply?

If this sounds like you and gets you excited, we’d love to hear from you! Simply click the apply button to submit your resume and take the first step toward joining our team. *Due to the high volume of applications, we are unable to accept resumes via email. All applicants must apply through our careers page to be considered.*

At Alectra, we celebrate diversity and are committed to an inclusive recruitment process that honours the dignity and independence of all applicants. If you require accommodation during the process, please contact [e-mail] . We will work with you to ensure your needs are being met to the point of undue hardship.

Thank you for your interest in building a career with us. While we appreciate all applicants, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Please note: We kindly request no unsolicited resumes or agency referrals. Alectra does not accept resumes from recruitment agencies for any open positions unless a valid contract is in place.