Undergraduate degree in accounting or a related field.
CPA designation or recent completion of the CPA program.
3 to 5 years of relevant accounting experience, preferably in infrastructure or renewable energy.
Familiarity with IFRS and ASPE reporting standards.
Experience in preparing financial statements and managing accounting records is essential.
Strong organizational skills to handle multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills for liaising with external parties.
Responsibilities
Manage full cycle accounting for various infrastructure projects, including journal entries and month-end reconciliations.
Prepare audited financial statements with full note disclosures and supporting audit papers.
Analyze financial results to identify variances and trends, providing insights for decision-making.
Support Treasury activities, including cash projections and bank reconciliations.
Collaborate with the Asset Management team to ensure timely invoice approvals and payments.
Prepare and manage monthly HST returns and remittances.
Support tax compliance by preparing working papers and assisting with corporate tax returns.
Benefits
Hybrid work model with a mix of in-office and remote days.
Opportunity to work on diverse infrastructure projects.
Exposure to advanced accounting technologies and automation solutions.
Collaborative environment with a focus on efficiency and scalability.
Professional development opportunities within the infrastructure sector.
Full Job Description
Senior Accountant, Infrastructure
In this role, the successful candidate will be responsible for the full-cycle accounting, financial reporting and tax compliance of a portfolio of legal entities that hold infrastructure investments and/or assets at various stages of development, from construction through to operations. The financial statements are prepared under International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) and/or Accounting Standards for Private Enterprises (ASPE). Our offices currently operate on a hybrid model with a combination of in-office and remote working days throughout the week.
What You Will Do
Manage full cycle accounting for various Infrastructure projects (solar, hydro, etc.) including but not limited to:
Preparing and posting general journal entries
Performing month-end reconciliations
Preparing quarterly financial statement packages
Prepare audited financial statements inclusive of full note disclosures, and supporting audit working papers
Analyze financial results, identify significant variances and trends, and provide insights to support financial reporting and decision-making
Support Treasury activities, including cash projections, bank reconciliations, wire payments, investor distributions and coordination with banks and lenders
Work closely with Connor, Clark & Lunn Infrastructure Asset Management team and the Accounts Payable Clerk to ensure timely approval and payment of invoices
Prepare, file and manage monthly HST returns and remittances
Support debt compliance requirements, including preparing monthly and quarterly compliance certificates, calculating debt service coverage ratios (DSCR), and liaising with lenders and trustees to ensure compliance with applicable credit agreements and trust indentures.
Support tax reporting and compliance, including preparing tax working papers, coordinating with internal and external tax advisors, and assisting with T5013 partnership and T2 corporate income tax returns. Experience with TaxPrep is considered an asset
Liaise with external auditors and respond to information requests from external investors and other stakeholders, as required
Identify and implement opportunities to improve accounting and reporting processes through automation, AI and other technology solutions, with a focus on enhancing efficiency, accuracy and scalability
Assist the Controller, Infrastructure Projects with transitioning the financial reporting, accounting and tax compliance functions for newly acquired projects, as require
What You Bring
Undergraduate degree in accounting or something simlar.
CPA designation, or recent completion of the CPA program.
A minimum of 3 to 5 years of relevant accounting experience; experience in the infrastructure or renewable energy sector is considered an asset.
Exposure to IFRS and ASPE reporting is preferred.
Experience preparing financial statements, maintaining accounting records and general ledgers, supporting tax filings, and applying accounting policies and procedures is essential.
Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
Strong written and verbal communication skills, including experience liaising with external parties such as vendors, lenders, banking contacts, and external auditors.
Self-motivated, with demonstrated initiative and the ability to work effectively with limited direct supervision.
The expected base salary range for this position is $76,000-$114,000 The midpoint represents our general market target for a fully qualified and experienced individual performing the role. Actual starting salary may fall below or above the midpoint depending on the candidate's relevant experience, skills and qualifications, as well as internal equity considerations. Further questions may be directed to the HR team during the interview process.
