Project Accountant Accounting

Project Accountant
Manitoba Hydro is consistently recognized as one of Manitoba's Top Employers! We are a leader among energy companies in North America, recognized for providing highly reliable service and exceptional customer satisfaction. Join our team of Manitoba's best as we continue to build a company that champions safety, supports innovation, and delivers on our commitment to customer service - while actively fostering a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace reflective of the communities we serve.
Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.
Defined-benefit pension plan for long-term financial security.
Nine-day work cycle, typically resulting in every other Monday off to support a balanced approach to work, family life and community.

Under the general direction of a Project Financial Support Lead, this position will support a capital portfolio by working closely with internal customers to provide financial expertise and guidance related to accounting and project cost management functions including detailed project specific cost controls, planning, budgeting, reporting and financial analysis for the projects within the portfolio.

Six project accountants are required to support the following areas:
Provide strategic financial and accounting advice to management through comprehensive financial analysis, interpretation of results, and clear insights that support sound business decisions.
Analyze, monitor, and report on program and project performance on an ongoing basis, identifying trends and variances and proactively advising management to support achievement of financial and operational objectives.
Provide financial oversight and guidance on project and contract expenditures, including the development and implementation of effective monitoring and review processes for project managers.
Manage the full financial life cycle of assigned programs and projects, including creating and maintaining SAP master data, entering detailed project cost estimates, and preparing all required in-service, capitalization and retirement information.
Review and assess approval and investment documents to ensure financial assumptions are sound, all costs are appropriately reflected, recommendations and justifications are well supported, and expenditures align with enterprise strategies and priorities.
Support regulatory filings and proceedings by preparing financial schedules, responding to information requests, and reviewing regulatory evidence as required.
Prepare specialized financial, accounting, and management reports related to programs, agreements and strategic initiatives, including detailed analysis and evaluation of alternatives to support management decision-making.

A Professional Accounting designation (CPA) and two years of related experience.
Comprehensive knowledge of financial and cost accounting principles, practices and controls.
Demonstrated ability to communicate complex financial information clearly and concisely, both verbally and in writing.
Advanced working knowledge of financial systems including SAP, Business Warehouse, BPS and C55 systems would be considered an asset.
Proficient with Microsoft suite of products with a high level of expertise in Excel spreadsheets.
Proven ability to perform in a fast-paced, dynamic environment while delivering high-quality work within tight timelines.
Highly self-motivated with strong initiative and the ability to work independently with minimal supervision.

The range for the classification is $44.75-$61.75 Hourly, $85,745.40-$118,316.64 Annually.

Note: This employment opportunity is advertised on Manitoba Hydro's career website, and all candidates wishing to apply must do so using our online application system. Ready to join a team that energizes Manitoba and puts safety, innovation, and inclusion at the heart of everything we do? Visit to learn more about this position and to apply online.

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