Financial Accounting Supervisor

Job summary

The Financial Accounting Supervisor ensures financial transactions and reconciliations are recorded accurately in compliance with accounting principles and Sarbanes-Oxley requirements. They also provide leadership to the accounting team while driving operational efficiency through process improvements and automation.

Job details

Branch: GasAffiliation: Management & ExemptEmployment Status: Full-Time TemporaryExpected Hiring Range: $41.69 to $49.03 HourlyShort-term Incentive Eligible: NoWorkplace Flexibility: Yes Temp Duration: January 4, 2027 to December 18, 2027Posting End Date: Open until filled As the province’s largest energy provider with more than 100 years of knowledge and experience, we proudly deliver renewable energy, natural gas, electricity and propane to 1.3 million customers. We're actively seeking new talent to join our mission of delivering a stronger energy future in B.C. As one of BC's Top Employers with a diverse team of over 2,700 employees, we are committed to a safe and inclusive culture where each of us can connect, belong, and grow. Join us, and together, let's shape a brighter future for B.C.Position Overview You’re a skilled leader well-versed in accounting and financial reporting. While you possess technical expertise related to data processing applications with analytical abilities that are second to none, you’re a team player who’s quick to provide support to ensure the highest level of service, accuracy and quality in all you do. As the Financial Accounting Supervisor, you’ll ensure financial accounting transactions and related activities, including journal entries and account reconciliations, are recorded correctly and functioning in accordance with standard accounting principles and Sarbanes-Oxley Act requirements. We're committed to building a greener future in which we reduce our customers’ emissions. We need collaborators, innovators and leaders like you to help us achieve our goal. Join us in re-thinking our energy future. In this role, you will: Support the accounting department to ensure operational efficiency while focusing on areas of improvement through process review, automation or new technologies. Maintain a high quality of work from your employees by providing leadership, guidance and development opportunities. Support various business areas to ensure they receive appropriate finance support by responding to requests promptly, assisting with statutory filings, maintaining open lines of communication, and knowledge sharing. What it takes: A degree in business and commerce with a recognized accounting designation. A minimum of four years of relevant experience in financial accounting and reporting. Strong technical skills working within a large enterprise resource planning solution, preferably in the SAP environment. Excellent leadership and communication skills with the ability to manage and work with various groups. Previous experience supervising and providing guidance to a team is an asset. In this role, you will have the option to participate in a flexible work program, enabling you to work from an approved flex location in British Columbia up to 85 days a year (equivalent to approximately two days a week), subject to business or operational needs. Our engaging workplace offers a wide range of challenging opportunities, while being safe, inclusive, and diverse. We offer a competitive salary and benefits package, while supporting life-long career development. We also encourage volunteerism and nourish the need to give back to your community. To learn more about the recruitment process with FortisBC, please visit the You’re Applying. What now? page for additional information. FortisBC acknowledges and respects Indigenous Peoples in Canada, on whose Traditional Territories we all live and work. FortisBC is committed to Reconciliation with Indigenous Peoples and is guided by our Statement of Indigenous Principles. #LI-Hybrid

What you’ll do

The Financial Accounting Supervisor ensures financial transactions and reconciliations are recorded accurately in compliance with accounting principles and Sarbanes-Oxley requirements. They also provide leadership to the accounting team while driving operational efficiency through process improvements and automation.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a degree in business or commerce along with a recognized accounting designation. A minimum of four years of relevant financial accounting experience and strong technical proficiency in ERP systems like SAP are required.

Benefits

• Competitive salary • Benefits package • Career development • Volunteer opportunities

Listed skills

• SAP · Preferred
• Financial Reporting · Preferred
• Leadership · Preferred
• Communication · Preferred
• Process Improvement · Preferred

Other relevant skills

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• Financial accounting
• Financial reporting
• Leadership
• Data processing
• Analytical skills
• Journal entries
• Account reconciliations
• Sarbanes-Oxley Act
• Process improvement
• Automation
• SAP
• Communication
• Statutory filings
• Team management
• Natural Gas
• Account Reconciliation
• Operational Efficiency
• Analytical Skills
• Accounting
• Standard Accounting Practices
• Reconciliation
• Management
• Data Processing
• Enterprise Resource Planning
• Finance
• Financial Accounting
• Financial Statements
• SAP Applications
• Sarbanes-Oxley Act (SOX) Compliance

Job areas

• Finance & Accounting
• Management & Leadership
• Energy
• Financial Accounting Supervisor
• Accounting Supervisor
• Accountants
• Financial Managers