Finance Controller

Job title: Finance Controller

Job description: Status: Contract (12-months)

Education Level: 4-year University degree in Finance, Business, Accounting or related A professional accounting designation (CPA CA is preferred) Masters of Business Administration (MBA) or Master of Finance (MFIN) is an asset

Location: Bowmanville, ON

Travel: Yes- As required

Deadline to Apply: July 8, 2021

OPG continues to set the bar for environmental protection, community involvement and economic impact—all while safely keeping the lights on.

Now we’ve set our sights on being a net-zero carbon company by 2040 and a catalyst to help the economies where we operate achieve net-zero by 2050.

OPG operates a diverse portfolio of generation assets including nuclear, hydroelectric, biomass and solar. We are also a clean tech leader and innovator, offering challenging and unique work opportunities. Help us use our power to change the world.

BE THE GENERATION to help build a brighter tomorrow.

JOB OVERVIEW

Ontario Power Generation (OPG) is looking for a strategic and results driven professional to join our Real Assets team in the role of Finance Controller, in our Bowmanville location.

Reporting to the Director Controllership, the Finance Controller is responsible for providing direct support to the site/unit senior management team and act as a partner to business units and corporate groups, providing effective value-added support for customer needs. The Finance Controller is accountable for providing exceptional, timely strategic decision support, proactive analysis of opportunities and risks, and financial guidance and information to enable each business unit, and the company as a whole, to achieve its objectives.

As a key member of the business unit senior management team the Finance Controller has a fiduciary responsibility to advocate fiscal responsibility and ensure effective internal controls over financial reporting.

This is an exciting opportunity to work in an environment where you will contribute to OPG’s public outreach, engagement and education efforts as part of the company’s commitment to growing its social license.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES

• Help lead a skilled Controllership team that provides a continuous improvement environment by championing relevant best practices, supporting continuous learning, and pursuing efficiency improvement opportunities across the finance function.
• Provide proactive advice and guidance to line management related to matters impacting financial results and risk mitigation strategies.
• Oversee the financial reporting function at the site/unit and ensure the accuracy, completeness, fairness, of the financial records, the existence of all assets, and disclosure of all known financial obligations and risks to the business unit. Related duties will include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Be the financial process owner for the orderly and efficient month/year end “closing of the books” and timely and accurate preparation of financial statements for the Business Unit operations within strict accounting practices and principles.
• Production of periodic financial, cost and operation reports and variance analyses.
• Completion of audits/self assessments of the Business and Travel expenses (Concur), and Purchase Card expenses.
• Identifying critical accounting issues, alternative analyses and recommend options for accounting in consultation with Corporate Finance.
• Adhering to Generally Acceptable Accounting Practices and International Financial Reporting Standards.
• Ensure that site/unit strategic and tactical plans are aligned with OPG goals and objectives.
• Provide operational and financial reports to support management decisions.
• Provide the correct interpretation of the Organizational Authority Register and other key finance governing documents.
• Establishing strategies, policies, processes, systems, and standards for business planning, forecasting and budgeting.
• Overseeing the business planning and budgeting processes and work with site/unit leadership to ensure that the business plan is aligned with corporate business direction and vision.
• Acting as liaison between the business unit and all other corporate finance functions as required (e.g. Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Credit Risk, Taxation, Planning).
• Demonstrate leadership in the development of staff throughout the function by establishing training initiatives and actively coaching, mentoring and transferring new skills to other employees.

EDUCATION

• 4-year University degree in Finance, Business, Accounting or related
• A professional accounting designation (CPA CA is preferred)
• Masters of Business Administration (MBA) or Master of Finance (MFIN) is an asset

QUALIFICATIONS

We are seeking an experienced finance professional who has the following:

• 10 years of progressive accounting, reporting and managerial experience; controllership experience is preferred;
• 5 years of experience in a supervisory or management role;
• Demonstrated track record of proven financial acumen and leadership in their prior work that demonstrates their ability to work with senior leadership to gain deep insight into how to improve the organization’s operational and financial performance;
• Exceptional ability to drive partnership, alignment and communication across functional, business and geographic lines. Able to develop “trusted advisor” status at leadership levels to impact and influence decisions and effective actions;
• Demonstrated analytical and creative thinking skills to examine, build and execute financial strategies based on research and analysis;
• Strong problem solving skills to address and overcome current and future challenges;
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, and strong facilitation, negotiation, influencing and presentation skills;
• Exceptional project management and organizational skills to execute time sensitive deliverables and effectively manage several projects simultaneously;
• Knowledge and experience in building, shaping and maintaining productive relationships and partnerships across business units and among internal and external stakeholders;
• Ability to quickly understand business processes, their risk implications and analyze complex situations to reach appropriate conclusions;
• A drive to achieve best value for money, meeting business objectives in a high profile, strategic, rapidly evolving and competitive environment while developing effective relationships and upholding OPG’s behaviours and values.

The successful candidate will exhibit uncompromising integrity and commitment to upholding corporate values, and the OPG Code of Business Conduct.

WHY OPG?

As Ontario’s largest clean energy generator, OPG offers an exciting combination of challenging opportunities and career diversity in a fast-paced work environment. Being an OPG employee means you can apply your knowledge, broaden your skills and make a valuable contribution to an organization that is vital to the province’s wellbeing.

At OPG, our values are our strengths. They are fundamental truths about our organization that don’t change. Safety. Integrity. Excellence. People and Citizenship.

Here’s why OPG might just be the ideal workplace for you:

• Exceptional range of opportunities province-wide
• Long-term career growth and development opportunities
• Electricity is vital to the province and OPG’s clean electricity is helping decarbonize other sectors.

If you are looking to learn from others and be part of something important, and you are excited about the future of power generation, you will find the right fit at OPG.

Our promise to you:

• We care about the safety and the well-being of our employees. It is our utmost priority.
• A supportive work environment where you can be your best every day.
• Opportunities to stretch and develop.
• Offer different ways for you to give back to communities where we operate.
• Partner with Indigenous communities and support local businesses.
• We support employment equity, diversity and inclusion.
• We care about the safety and the well-being of our employees. It is our utmost priority.

APPLICATION PROCESS

Please submit your application online at https://jobs.opg.com/ by 11:59 PM E.S.T., July 8, 2021. OPG thanks all those who apply; however, only candidates considered for an interview will be contacted.

ACCOMMODATIONS

OPG is committed to fostering an inclusive, equitable, and accessible environment where all employees feel valued, respected, and supported. If you require accommodation during the application or interview process, please advise us as soon as possible so appropriate arrangements can be made.

If you require information in a format that is accessible to you, please contact AODA@opg.com

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