Careers - Associate Director, Commercial Services Finance

Position: EPCOR Careers - Associate Director, Commercial Services Finance
Highlights of the job

We are recruiting for an exceptional Associate Director, Commercial Services Finance Texas, who will be accountable for financial support to North American Commercial Services (NACS) operations management and overseeing the performance of the financial reporting and planning, and finance-related contractual and compliance support for all NACS US-based operations. The Associate Director, Commercial Services Finance Texas will report to the Sr. Director and Controller, North American Commercial Services.

What you'd be responsible for:

* Strategically planning for and identifying the necessary budget requirements, the provision of appropriate accounting and regulatory accounting treatments, and the acquisition and talent pool development of optimal human resources.

* Leading, developing, implementing, and reviewing financial reporting and analysis processes to mitigate risks, and ensure compliance to policies and standards, as well as contractual and regulatory requirements. Recommending and developing revisions to procedures/processes and creating innovative solutions for optimal service delivery.

* Ensuring the delivery of optimal results against appropriate performance metrics. Planning, organizing and overseeing the completion of accurate financial reporting for North American Commercial Services US Operations within the prescribed timelines, ensuring the satisfaction of operations management through the provision of customer focused financial analysis and expertise.

* Maintaining high quality internal controls, including compliance with CSOX requirements

* Ensuring the provision of customer focused operational financial support and analysis and providing full cycle accounting oversight for US-based operations of North American Commercial Services. Ensuring the provision of accurate and timely reporting of monthly, quarterly and annual financial results and disclosure information.

* Ensuring the provision of accounting services as required to support North American Commercial Services US equity investments, partnerships, project financing or other external financial reporting requirements, including preparing stand-alone audited financial statements and providing project company accounting support.

* Providing accounting support for NACS US BD projects under development.

* Leading the preparation of consolidated reporting for North American Commercial Services US operations to support the overall North American Commercial Services internal reporting processes for budgets, forecasts, long-term plans and actuals.

* Developing and nurturing a high performance, high discipline, safe, accountable, focused, innovative and achievement-oriented, collaborative team.

What's required to be successful:

* Professional Accounting Designation (CPA, CMA)

* Business Degree (or equivalent) in Business, Finance, or Accounting

* 5+ years of experience managing employees

* 15+ years of experience in progressively responsible accounting roles

* Understanding of U.S. GAAP and basic understanding of U.S. Tax

* Understanding of large corporation Financial Processes

* Strong understanding of IFRS accounting practices and policies

* Basic understanding of Regulatory and Cost of Service concepts and rate-regulated accounting practices

* Demonstrated capability to apply relevant knowledge and technical skills to monitor the adherence to financial accounting practices, policies and accounting standards and to provide operations management with relevant financial analysis and input.

* Understanding and use of MS Office applications, particularly Excel including an understanding of valuation models.

* Demonstrated proficiency in using Corporate Financial Systems (Oracle General Ledger, Oracle Projects and Oracle BI and Adaptive, etc.).

* Ability to travel to Canada and other parts of Texas and the US at regular intervals.

Other important facts about this job:

EPCOR USA offers extremely competitive salaries, an incentive award program, and an excellent benefit package including medical, dental, vision and other insurance coverage, generous time-off schedules, training opportunities, tuition reimbursement, and certification support. We've been voted as a Best Places to Work employer and we value the safety of each of our team members through our robust safety training and celebration of safety milestones.

Why EPCOR

We offer more than just a job - we offer a career with purpose. EPCOR is a place where your work matters, your growth is supported, and your safety is prioritized. Here's what you can expect when you join our team:

* Competitive Compensation:
Enjoy a market-aligned salary and performance-based incentive programs.

* Comprehensive Benefits:
Access medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance - plus a retirement plan with substantial company contributions.

* Generous Time-Off & Work-Life Balance:
Take advantage of paid vacation, sick time, holidays, personal days, and programs that support your well-being.

* Professional…