Project Professional Accountant

Manitoba Hydro International Ltd.

Manitoba Hydro International Ltd. (MHI) provides innovative solutions to help customers in the energy and telecommunications sectors. We are a subsidiary of one of Canada’s most highly regarded energy utilities, Manitoba Hydro, and proudly bring over a century’s worth of utility best practice experience and our global expertise to every customer we serve. For more information, visit mhi.ca.

Your Role:

Under the general direction of the Director, Finance and Accounting, the Project Professional Accountant is responsible for a variety of complex accounting and financial functions related to the international consulting operations. Specific responsibilities include:

- Provide professional advice on finance and accounting matters for subsidiary management through financial analysis, interpretation of results, recommendation for changes and improvements involving use and control of local financial resources.

- Responsible for complex financial contract administration (billing, accounts payable, balance sheet accounts and management reports) of multi-year management contracts requiring sophisticated financial knowledge.

- Analyze and present monthly management reports to Project Managers and at a Divisional level, and provide financial advice on the status of the project to ensure they meet financial targets.

- Provide professional advice on financial assessment of business opportunities.

- Develop and maintain accounting systems and ensure adequate financial controls are in place and working.

- Prepare management and financial reports, for both line management and project management, specific for each project

- Management of the international banking process including maintaining good working relationships with foreign banking institutions.

- Establish, maintain and oversee payroll system and compliance with applicable tax laws.

- Responsible for preparing cost estimates for moderately complex project proposals.

- Responsible for month and year end accounting processes of assigned business units/projects.

- Regularly initiates and maintains relationships with internal and external stakeholders, addressing routine and non-routine issues.

- Perform back-up relief for all other accounting functions.

- Ensure compliance with tax laws, regulations, and reporting requirements.

- Develop and monitor budgets for assigned business units/projects to support organizational goals.

- Responsible for preparing audit documentation for external audits to ensure compliance and coordinate with the auditors.

About You:

- Completion of the Chartered Professional Accounting (CPA) program and a minimum of two years related financial or accounting experience as a professional accountant combined with progressively responsible work experience and demonstrated skills and abilities for the position.

- Thorough understanding of relevant accounting principles, practices and procedures.

- Proficiency in working with financial and monthly accounting systems.

- Demonstrated ability with personal computers and aptitude in the use and development of application software programs. (i.e., Sage 300, SAP, Microsoft Product Suite, etc.)

- Demonstrated team player exhibiting a high degree of integrity, creativity and good judgement in dealing with accounting and human resource matters, including confidential information.

- Possess a demonstrated ability to communicate effectively with various levels of management and external customers as required.

- Demonstrated ability to review, analyze and devise operative solutions for business situations.

- Understanding challenges of growing a small business with knowledge of international business practices.

- Demonstrated ability to work in a fast-paced, challenging environment with effective use of time management skills.

- Demonstrated ability to review, analyze and devise operative solutions for complex business situations.

- Possess a high degree of initiative with the demonstrated ability to work independently with minimum supervision.

Why Build Your Career at MHI:

At MHI, we offer more than just a job – we provide a dynamic and rewarding career experience:

- Great Benefits: Access comprehensive extended healthcare coverage and a defined-benefit pension plan.

- Competitive Compensation: Receive a salary that reflects your skills and contributions.

- Flexible Work Options: Work remotely on Mondays and Wednesdays with our hybrid schedule.

- Nine-Day Work Cycle: Enjoy approximately every other Monday off for better work-life balance.

- Empowered Work: Take ownership of your projects with a high level of autonomy and responsibility.

- Client-Facing Opportunities: Gain valuable business experience through direct communication with clients.

- Supportive Development: Benefit from personalized coaching and hands-on training to help you thrive professionally.

- Diverse Workdays: Enjoy a variety of tasks — no two days are ever the same.

- Flex Time: Customize your schedule with flexible hours to suit your lifestyle.

- Positive Culture: Be part of a friendly, relaxed, and collaborative corporate environment.

Additional Information:

Hours of Work: 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. (8 hours/day on a 9-day bi-weekly cycle - weekends off and approximately every second Monday off)

Hybrid Schedule: In-office on Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays and option for remote work on Mondays and Wednesdays.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: $86,631.28-$119,539.28 per year

Benefits:

- Company events

- Company pension

- Dental care

- Disability insurance

- Employee assistance program

- Extended health care

- Life insurance

- On-site parking

- Paid time off

- Vision care

- Wellness program

Ability to commute/relocate:

- Winnipeg, MB R3P 1A3: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (preferred)

Application question(s):

- Are you legally allowed to work in Canada?

Experience:

- professional accounting: 2 years (preferred)

Language:

- English (preferred)

Licence/Certification:

- Chartered Professional Accountant designation (preferred)

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Winnipeg, MB R3P 1A3