Manager of Accounting

5 days ago


Walkerton, Canada The MEARIE Group Full time

**Westario Power Inc.**

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**MANAGER OF ACCOUNTING**

An exciting and challenging opportunity is available for a self-motivated, results-oriented dynamic individual to be part of a customer-focused energy distribution corporation serving over 24,500 customers in fifteen communities within Grey, Bruce, Huron and Wellington Counties. Westario Power’s headquarters are in the Municipality of Brockton, an area that provides everything you need to enjoy the best lifestyle available.

This management position reports to the Chief Financial Officer and key responsibilities include:

- Manager will be responsible for first-level review and oversight of corporate accounting, preparation of external financial reporting requirements, internal monthly management reporting requirements, as well as maintenance and improvements of accounting systems and processes.
- Oversee the operations of the accounting department, including the design of an organizational structure adequate for achieving the department's goals and objectives.
- Oversee, lead, and improve processes for AP, AR, Expenses, Financial Accounting, Fixed assets, and periodic management reporting.
- Prepares and maintains Economic Evaluation Models for third-party developers.
- Prepares annual capital and operational budgets for facilities, including buildings, grounds, supplies and services.
- Manage the daily, weekly, and monthly cash cycle.
- Leading financial close process including review and processing of period-end journal entries, preparation of period the period end consolidation reporting and analysis.
- Review of corporate balance sheet accounts, review, and preparation of schedules and various analytical reports for management.
- Preparing and publishing timely monthly financial statements.
- Financial statement approval and presentation to Senior Management.
- Calculate variances from the budget and report significant issues to management.
- Capital expenditure planning and monitoring.
- Additional duties as required.

**Attributes and Competencies**:

- Business/Accounting Degree from College or University, an accredited accounting designation (CPA).
- 5+ years of related experience.
- Broad business experience and working knowledge of key financial aspects of a Utility would be an asset.
- Strong management and leadership skills, combined with excellent communication skills would be an asset.
- Excellent analytical, research and problem-solving skills.
- Full ownership of work.
- Desire to take initiative.
- Ability to delegate effectively and take full ownership of delegated activities.
- Strong attention to detail.
- Expert knowledge of Microsoft Office: Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook
- Ability to meet deadlines in a rapidly changing business environment.
- Ability to manage and measure work to ensure teams are on track.

Location: Walkerton, Ontario

Employment type: Full-Time, Hybrid

Qualified applicants are requested to submit a detailed resume outlining experience and qualifications:


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