Financial Reporting & Systems Analyst at BC Energy… · Fort St.…

Lead accounting and reporting for the full lifecycle of capital assets, including those in progress, capitalization, amortization, disposals, and impairment assessments, exercising professional judgement to determine asset classification, valuation, and in-service dates, ensuring accurate and complete financial records and compliance with PSAS. 

Lead month-end and year-end close activities for capital assets and assigned accounts, including reconciliations, continuity schedules, investigation and resolution of variances, and general ledger maintenance to support accurate financial reporting and integrity of financial records. 

Prepare, review, and analyze financial reports, statements, and supporting schedules, including disclosures and capital asset continuity reporting, ensuring accuracy, completeness, and compliance with PSAS and internal policies.

Contribute to the preparation of executive financial reporting, including expense forecasting and variance analysis to support effective financial management and decision-making. 

Serve as the operational lead for Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central, including system administration, configuration, integrations, and master data management.

Lead the continuous improvement and evolution of the financial system in response to changing business needs and reporting requirements. 

Establish, maintain, and modify finance system structures, including expense types and organizational hierarchies, to support accurate and reliable financial reporting.

Support the annual external financial statement audit, including responding to auditor inquiries and providing financial information and supporting documentation and other external reporting requirements.

Develop and deliver training, guidance, and documentation to finance employees, system users, and operational employees to promote consistent processes, accurate ledger coding, and compliance with financial policies.

Identify, implement, and support continuous improvement initiatives within financial operations and systems to enhance data quality, efficiency, and user experience.

Act as a subject matter expert on financial reporting and capital asset accounting by researching, interpreting, and applying PSAS standards to develop accounting approaches, position papers, decision notes, and recommendations.

Assess risks and implications of financial decisions and resolve accounting issues by modifying or adapting approaches to align with PSAS and organizational requirements. 

Advise on the interpretation and application of financial policies, procedures, and accounting standards.

Contribute to the development, implementation, and continuous improvement of financial policies, procedures, guidelines, and internal controls to support consistent and compliant financial practices.

Perform other related duties as required to support effective financial operations and organizational objectives.

Education:
A degree from a recognized post-secondary institution in a relevant field such as Business Administration, Finance, or Accounting, and a minimum of two years of related experience. 

An equivalent combination of education, training, and experience may be considered.

Preference may be given to applicants with a Chartered Professional Accounts of Canada (CPA) designation or enrolment in a CPA program.

Note: If your professional accounting designation was obtained from outside of Canada, you will need to confirm it has been assessed for equivalency through an applicable Canadian Accounting Association.

Experience:
Demonstrated experience applying PSAS, with the ability to interpret and apply standards to support sound financial analysis and decision-making.

Demonstrated experience supporting core financial processes, including general ledger maintenance, reconciliations, financial analysis, and month-end and quarter-end close.

Demonstrated experience reviewing and approving financial transactions, including accounts payable and employee expenses, ensuring accurate coding and compliance with internal controls and policies.

Demonstrated experience working with enterprise financial systems, including system administration, user access, master data management, and system configuration.

Demonstrated experience developing and maintaining process documentation, user guidance, and training materials to support consistent and compliant system use.

Demonstrated experience providing clear guidance and professional support to staff and stakeholders, including reviewing work, offering feedback, and explaining financial processes and system requirements.

Demonstrated experience identifying and implementing process improvements within financial operations and systems.

Demonstrated experience applying intermediate to advanced Microsoft Excel skills, including use of PivotTables and lookup functions.

Preference may be given to applicants with:
Experience with Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central and Continia.

Key Competencies:
Analytical Thinking
The ability to examine and understand complex situations by breaking them down into components, identifying patterns or relationships, and applying logical reasoning to systematically organize information and identify key factors or underlying causes prior to making decisions.

Business Acumen
The ability to understand and assess the business implications of decisions, striving to enhance organizational performance by understanding and addressing business needs, issues, processes, and outcomes effectively.

Communicating Effectively
The ability to convey information clearly, accurately, and appropriately to the intended audience. It involves utilizing multiple forms of communication channels and techniques, such as verbal and written communication, active listening, and nonverbal cues, to ensure a message is understood and received as intended. It involves being mindful of the audience’s needs, preferences, and cultural backgrounds, adapting the message and delivery style accordingly to facilitate mutual understanding and engagement.

Problem Solving and Judgement
The ability to systematically analyze problems, identify root causes, evaluate potential solutions, and make sound decisions to address challenges and achieve desired outcomes.

 

If you are interested in applying for this role and meet the minimum selection criteria, please select “Apply Now” and submit your application prior to the closing date. Applicants should review the education and experience listed in the job requisition and clearly articulate how their work experience and skills are aligned with the requirements. Please note, applicants will only be contacted if they are selected to proceed further in the process. An eligibility list with a duration of 6 months may be established.

The Finance department is responsible for the BCER’s financial sustainability and liability management of permit holders. The Finance team ensures liability and financial sustainability through developing the BCER’s liability management program; assessing the financial risks of permit holders; developing revenue models; ensuring accurate and timely budgeting, forecasting, and reporting; and ensuring financial policies are relevant and understood by staff.

About the BC Energy Regulator: 

The BC Energy Regulator (BCER) is the Province of B.C.’s life-cycle energy resources regulator. The BCER is a Crown agency with a mandate to ensure energy resource activities are undertaken in a manner that: protects public safety and the environment, supports reconciliation with Indigenous peoples and the transition to low-carbon energy, conserves energy resources and fosters a sound economy and social well-being. 

As a cost recoverable, values driven organization, we prioritize safety, stewardship and Indigenous interests throughout the full project lifecycle – from exploration to reclamation – and support the transition to clean energy. The BCER is committed to reconciliation with Indigenous Peoples, honouring the Provincial commitment to the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples, the Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples Act, and the Truth and Reconciliation Commission (TRC) Calls to Action. Through fostering respectful and collaborative relationships with Indigenous partners and stakeholders, the BCER delivers on Government’s priorities. 

The BCER has an innovative forward-thinking workplace that demonstrates our core values. Through continuous improvement and development, the BCER is agile and responsive to the rapidly changing environment in which we operate. We are diverse and inclusive, with transparency, innovation, and integrity as foundation of our respectful culture.