Senior Financial Accountant

At Hydro we work to foster positive work-life balance and offer remote or hybrid working arrangements for some positions based on the nature of work being performed and an assessment of other relevant factors.

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­Senior Financial Accountant

Competition #: NLH-NR-26-057

Status: Term

Location: St. John's

Our employees are at the heart of what we do. We're looking for passionate and performance focused people - people who want to make a difference for our customers and who share our values.

Key Responsibilities:

• ­Bring high energy, a results-oriented approach, and strong analytical and technical skills to the Finance team.
• Support the permanent Senior Financial Accountant role in Financial Reporting.
• Prepare quarterly and annual external financial statements in accordance with International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS), including the consolidation of multiple legal entities where required.
• Prepare and review monthly internal reporting.
• Analyze financial results and prepare reliable information to meet stakeholder needs.
• Assess the ongoing financial reporting process to maximize effectiveness and efficiency, and identify and implement opportunities to improve the finance function.
• Manage information requests from internal and external auditors for the respective area, as required.

­ What We're Looking For:

• ­Strong and written and oral communication skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills to foster effective working relationships with members of the finance team.
• Excellent analytical skills and problem solving abilities.
• Ability to view the "big picture" and seek to understand.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, changing environment.
• Highly organized and deadline driven, committed to delivering results.

What You'll Need:

• ­Strong knowledge of IFRS and a minimum of five (5) years of practical and progressively responsible experience in financial reporting including experience with preparation of IFRS compliant financial statements.
• A University Degree in business supplemented with a professional accounting­ designation (CPA) or equivalent experience.
• Experience with researching and documenting technical accounting positions would be considered an asset.
• General knowledge of regulated utility, oil and gas, energy markets, or other capital intensive industry would be considered an asset.
• An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.

­CLOSING DATE: October 27, 2026

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Newfoundland and Labrador Hydro is the people's utility that you can count on - providing safe, cost-conscious, reliable electricity while harnessing sustainable energy opportunities to benefit the people of Newfoundland and Labrador. We value our employees, we take care of each other, we recognize excellence, we respect individuality and we work hard to create an inclusive and welcoming workplace. People who work at Hydro feel like they're part of a community and we give back to the communities where we live and work to make them stronger.­ There's lots to learn at

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Our company values diversity and inclusion in the workplace and encourages applications from diverse candidates, including women, Indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities and members of visible minorities.

Submit your application online. Please quote the competition number with your application. We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those considered for an interview will be contacted.