Management Accountant

Portage Power

$74K — $111K *
Finance & Insurance
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • CPA professional accounting designation required
  • Minimum 3 years of experience in financial planning and reporting
  • Proficient in office productivity and collaboration tools, especially G Suite
  • Strong experience with Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) software, e.g. JD Edwards
  • Experience with Salesforce preferred
  • Fluent in English (oral and written); French bilingual preferred

Responsibilities

  • Participate in strategy development with the management team
  • Prepare annual budgets, quarterly forecasts, and monthly financial reports
  • Perform month-end close activities, including journal entries and account reconciliations
  • Report financial performance, analyze variances, and provide actionable recommendations
  • Act as subject matter expert for the financial modules of the Enterprise Business System
  • Train and support management and peers on accounting practices
  • Suggest system improvements for efficiency and data integrity

Benefits

  • Hybrid Work Model available specific to the position
  • Opportunity to work within a management group
  • Access to professional development and training
  • Collaborative work environment
  • Potential for leveraging AI in recruitment and operational processes
Full Job Description
Please Note: If you are a current Portage Power employee with access to Workday, apply to this job via the Workday application.

JOB SUMMARY

The Management Accountant is responsible for providing financial results, preparing budgets/forecasts, and financial analysis for all operational groups and entities as assigned. In addition, the position is required to provide strategic analysis, financial advice, and direction to the management team.

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES
  • Participate as a member of the management team in the development of strategies and plans for the operational groups
  • Prepare annual budget, quarterly forecast, and monthly management financial reports
  • Prepare journal entries and perform account reconciliations as part of the month-end close process
  • Report financial performance, explain variances, and provide recommendations
  • Act as subject matter expert for the financial modules of the Enterprise Business System and provide functional support
  • Maintain current knowledge of accounting practices and policies and act as the liaison to train and support management and peers
  • Provide recommendations on system improvements to drive efficiencies and data integrity


EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
  • Professional accounting designation CPA
  • Minimum 3 years' experience in financial planning and reporting
  • Strong computer skills; proficient in the use of office productivity and collaboration tools, preferably G Suite
  • Strong experience working with an Enterprise Resource Planning software (e.g. JD Edwards and Insights)
  • Experience in Salesforce considered an asset
  • English language essential, both oral and written; Bilingual (French/English) considered an asset


This is a management group opportunity and salary will be commensurate with qualifications.

Portage Power offers a Hybrid Work Model. Hybrid work is position specific, details of the hybrid model will be discussed with successful candidates.

Portage Power may use artificial intelligence ("AI") during the recruitment process to aid in the screening and selection of candidates.

Location:
Ottawa, ON

This is a management group opportunity. The annual salary range for this position identified below depends on experience, education, and professional designation. The successful candidate will be offered a salary within this range based on their qualifications.

Pay Range Minimum:
$74,517.10

Pay Range Maximum:
$111,775.67

Posting End date (if applicable):
July 5, 2026

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