Financial Accounting Supervisor

FortisBC; England; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 79,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading energy provider in Canada is seeking a Financial Accounting Supervisor to ensure accurate financial accounting transactions while leading a team. The ideal candidate has at least four years of experience in financial accounting and a strong grasp of SAP. This role offers flexibility in work location and a competitive salary in the range of $79,700 to $103,100 annually.

Benefits

Flexible work program

Competitive salary

Career development opportunities

Volunteerism support

Qualifications

• Minimum of four years of relevant experience in financial accounting and reporting.
• Strong technical skills working within a large enterprise resource planning solution, preferably in SAP.
• Excellent leadership and communication skills with the ability to manage and work with various groups.

Responsibilities

• Support the accounting department to ensure operational efficiency.
• Maintain a high quality of work from your employees by providing leadership guidance.
• Support various business areas to ensure they receive appropriate finance support.

Skills

General Ledger Reconciliation

Accounting Software

Account Analysis

GAAP

QuickBooks

General Ledger Accounting

Accounting

Sage

Regulatory Reporting

Account Reconciliation

ERP Systems

Supervising Experience

Education

Degree in Business and Commerce with a recognized accounting designation

Tools

SAP

QuickBooks

Sage

Job description

Branch: Gas

Affiliation: Management & Exempt

Employment Status: Full-Time Regular

Expected Hiring Range: $79,700.00 to $103,100.00 Annually

Short-term Incentive Eligible: Yes

Workplace Flexibility: Yes

Posting End Date: Open until filled

As the province's largest energy provider with more than 100 years of knowledge and experience we proudly deliver renewable energy, natural gas, electricity and propane to 1.3 million customers.

We're actively seeking new talent to join our mission of transforming B.C.'s energy landscape. As one of BC's Top Employers with a diverse team of over 2700 employees we are committed to a safe and inclusive culture where each of us can connect, belong and grow. Join us and together let's shape a brighter future for B.C.

Position Overview

You're a skilled leader well‑versed in accounting and financial reporting. While you possess technical expertise related to data processing applications with analytical abilities that are second to none you're a team player who's quick to provide support to ensure the highest level of service accuracy and quality in all you do.

As the Financial Accounting Supervisor you'll ensure financial accounting transactions and related activities including journal entries and account reconciliations are recorded correctly and functioning in accordance with standard accounting principles and Sarbanes‑Oxley Act requirements.

We're committed to building a greener future in which we reduce our customers' emissions. We need collaborators, innovators and leaders like you to help us achieve our goal. Join us in re‑thinking our energy future.

In this role you will

• Support the accounting department to ensure operational efficiency while focusing on areas of improvement through process review, automation, or new technologies.
• Maintain a high quality of work from your employees by providing leadership guidance and development opportunities.
• Support various business areas to ensure they receive appropriate finance support by responding to requests promptly, assisting with statutory filings, maintaining open lines of communication and knowledge sharing.

What it takes

• A degree in business and commerce with a recognized accounting designation.
• A minimum of four years of relevant experience in financial accounting and reporting.
• Strong technical skills working within a large enterprise resource planning solution preferably in the SAP environment.
• Excellent leadership and communication skills with the ability to manage and work with various groups.
• Previous experience supervising or providing guidance to a team is an asset.

In this role you will have the option to participate in a flexible work program enabling you to work from an approved flex location in British Columbia up to 85 days a year (equivalent to approximately two days a week) subject to business or operational needs.

Our engaging workplace offers a wide range of challenging opportunities while being safe, inclusive and diverse. We offer a competitive salary and benefits package while supporting life‑long career development. We also encourage volunteerism and nourish the need to give back to your community.

To learn more about the recruitment process with FortisBC please visit the Youre Applying. What now page for additional information.

FortisBC acknowledges and respects Indigenous Peoples in Canada whose Traditional Territories we all live and work on. FortisBC is committed to Reconciliation with Indigenous Peoples and is guided by our Statement of Indigenous Principles.

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Required Experience: Manager

Key Skills

• General Ledger Reconciliation
• Accounting Software
• Account Analysis
• GAAP
• QuickBooks
• General Ledger Accounting
• Accounting
• Sage
• Regulatory Reporting
• Account Reconciliation
• ERP Systems
• Supervising Experience

Employment Type: Full-Time

Experience: years

Vacancy: 1

Yearly Salary: $79,700 - $103,100