Finance Manager

Join us at InnPower as a Finance Manager!

About Us

Located at 7251 Yonge Street in Innisfil, InnPower is one of the fastest growing electrical utilities in Ontario, servicing the Town of Innisfil and South Barrie. We serve our community as the local hydro utility – looking after the distribution (“wires”) business – with approximately 24,000 customers, and a service territory of 292 square kilometers.

We’ve created an inclusive culture where employees are encouraged to share new ideas and opinions, and have their voices heard!

Our Mission: To deliver the energy our communities depend on to grow and prosper, with a commitment to safety and reliability, and a passion for value-added services to our customers, employees, and shareholder.

Our Vision: To be one of Canada’s most innovative utilities, committed to boldly leading change, to create maximum value for our stakeholders.

Our Values:

• Health, Safety & Environmental (HSE) Stewardship
• Innovation & Sustainability
• Fiscal Prudence
• Fostering a Collaborative, Supportive & Respectful Culture
• Community Leadership & Presence

Why work for InnPower?

• Excellent health and dental benefits
• A great pension plan
• Employee Assistance Program for mental health & wellbeing
• We have a fantastic workplace culture!

The Opportunity

Responsible for managing the day-to-day operations of Finance. Includes keeping or causing proper financial records to be kept, managing general accounting, payroll, accounts payable, accounts receivable, fixed assets, insurance, economic evaluations, supervising the budgetary process, and the safekeeping of assets and securities.

Responsibilities include, but not limited to:

• Responsible for assembly of the year-end and quarterly financial statements for CFO review, in accordance with Financial Reporting requirements for the CICA Handbook.
• Responsible for assembly of the annual and strategic budgets to be presented to and reviewed by the CFO.
• Accountable and responsible for coordination and review of the annual audit.
• Responsible for the monthly reconciliation of InnPower, Innterprises and InnServices financial records and resolving discrepancies through analysis.
• Responsible and accountable for the ongoing development and implementation of the departmental policies and procedures.
• Responsible for the accurate and timely financial interpretation of the IRM and COS decisions in the financial system.
• Responsible and accountable for the monthly inventory analysis. Provide support and guidance to the Purchasing Department as required.
• Responsible for the financial and statistical reporting requirements of the Ontario Energy Board within the financial records. Provide support and guidance with the Regulatory Department.
• Responsible for the management of the accounting staff, including accounts payable, sundry receivables, work orders processing, fixed asset records, water/wastewater, purchase orders and inventory.
• Perform employee evaluations, conduct discipline, guidance and deal with staffing issues in a professional and prompt manner.
• Responsible for arranging, scheduling, testing and implementation of Great Plains, Wennsoft and other financial software upgrades.
• Responsible for ensuring timely and accurate reflection of the payroll transactions within the financial records.
• Responsible and accountable for the integrations from Northstar into the financial general ledger.
• Responsible and accountable for the preparation of the revenue analysis between Northstar and Great Plains.
• Responsible for assisting CFO in maintaining internal controls to ensure safeguarding of company assets.
• Responsible for government agency reporting and communication to ensure filing compliance with tax/regulatory requirements.
• Collaborate and disseminate monthly financial reports and supporting analysis to all management.
• Responsible for the accurate and timely reflection of Capital Asset additions, dispositions, capital contributions and depreciation within the financial general and sub ledger.
• Responsible for maintaining appropriate insurance policies, submitting required reports, processing claims and subsequent follow up.
• Responsible for development and ongoing maintenance of the Economic Evaluation processes, providing support/advice to the developers as required. Keep up-to-date on the subdivision progress, in collaboration with the Engineering Department.
• Provide support for the wholesale and retail settlement system.

Qualifications

• Designated Accountant – CPA
• Minimum of three (3) years of management experience;
• Background in a utility environment considered an asset.
• Demonstrated knowledge of Government legislation, regulations, accounting principles, guidelines (IFRS), best practices and processes.
• Extensive computer skills, including word-processing, spreadsheet, presentation, database software, and internet use
• Strong interpersonal, communication, negotiation, and presentation skills.

If you are interested in this opportunity, we would love to hear from you!

InnPower values an inclusive environment. Accommodations for persons with disabilities will be provided, on request, to support candidate participation in all aspects of the recruitment process. To request accommodation, please contact Human Resources at [email protected].

We thank all respondents for their interest, however only those who will be requested to attend an interview will be contacted. Any personal information submitted will be managed in accordance with the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act.