Manager, Corporate Accounting

Highlights of the job

Ready to lead with impact in a role that sits at the heart of corporate finance? EPCOR is hiring a Manager, Corporate Accounting (Full-time, Permanent) based in Edmonton — a strategic leadership opportunity where you'll oversee key financial functions including Corporate Services and Treasury.

This role calls for a confident and energetic leader who thrives in a fast-paced environment. You bring precision, accountability, and a collaborative mindset to your work. You’re highly organized, detail-oriented, and consistently meet deadlines while guiding a high-performing team. You’ll play a key role in ensuring the accuracy, compliance, and effectiveness of EPCOR’s corporate financial activities.

If you're ready to make a meaningful impact and lead with purpose, this role is for you!

This position may be eligible to participate in EPCOR’s Where We Work hybrid program, depending on business needs and upon meeting eligibility requirements.

What you’d be responsible for

The Manager, Corporate Accounting is accountable to the Senior Manager, Corporate Accounting. Your key responsibilities include (but are not limited to these):

- Compiling and reviewing annual operating budgets and forecasts for Corporate Services and Corporate Financing and support long-term planning processes.

- Ensuring financial analysis, reporting, and reconciliations are completed accurately and on time, including monthly leadership reports and quarterly year-over-year analysis for senior leadership, including SVPs and Directors.

- Building and managing a high-performing team, including workforce planning, recruitment, performance management, and succession planning while ensuring team deliverables are aligned with defined performance metrics and timelines.

- Providing input and leading the development of the team's business plans and directions and ensure alignment with EPCOR’s corporate strategy and the broader Finance team.

- Providing financial guidance and expertise to Corporate Service groups and Business Units, including support for regulatory applications and cost allocation models.

- Supporting financial reporting and analysis related to special projects such as acquisitions, divestitures, and restructurings.

- Developing, implementing, and reviewing processes to ensure compliance with EPCOR policies, standards, and regulatory requirements, including Canadian Sarbanes-Oxley (CSOX)

What’s required to be successful

The successful candidate will possess the following qualifications, experience, behaviours and leadership capabilities:

- A Bachelor’s Degree or diploma in Business, Finance or Accounting from a recognized post-secondary educational institution is required.

- A relevant Professional designation (CPA) is required.

- Experience that includes:

- 5+ years of experience in progressively responsible accounting roles. - 2+ years of supervisory or team leadership experience required.

- Strong financial acumen with deep knowledge of IFRS standards and proven ability to oversee full-cycle accounting.

- Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel for financial modeling, and experience with Oracle ERP financial modules or other Financial systems.

- Strong analytical thinking and attention to detail, with a thoughtful approach to problem-solving and decision-making.

- Strong commitment to continuous improvement and innovation to enhance financial processes and drive operational excellence.

- Ability to build strong, collaborative relationships across Corporate Accounting and the broader Finance team, positioning the team as accountable, responsive, and easy to do business with.

As our ideal candidate, You possess excellent analytical skills and have a proven attention to detail ability. You take initiative and seek opportunities to contribute to the knowledge and success of your team. You have the ability to make decisions authoritatively and use your critical judgement and work ethic.

Other important facts about this job

Jurisdiction: MGMT

Hours of work: 80 hours biweekly

Target Audience: Open to internal and external candidates. Current EPCOR Employees, please ensure that you are using your “@epcor.com” email address.

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Please note the following information:

- A requirement of working for EPCOR is that you are at least 18 years of age, successfully attained a high school diploma (GED, or equivalent level of secondary education) and legally entitled to work in Canada. (A copy of a valid work permit may be required.)

- If you are considered for the position, clearance on all applicable background checks (which may include criminal, identity, educational, and/or credit) and professional reference checks is required. Some EPCOR positions require an enhanced level of background assessment, which is dictated by law. These positions require advanced criminal record checks that must also be conducted from time to time after commencement of employment.

- A technical/practical assessment may be administered during the selection process and this exercise will be used as a part of the selection criterion.