Senior Accountant, Corporate Accounting

At Inter Pipeline, we are building a team of innovators and problem solvers with diverse backgrounds and skill sets. We cultivate opportunities to get to know each other better and collaborate more effectively. In every part of our organization, you will find people with a sense of purpose and a shared ethos - motivated, engaged, exploring new ideas and pushing for continuous improvements in everything we do. We believe teamwork is core to our success, and in that spirit you will work closely with leaders and team members. This is a great opportunity to amplify your purpose and contribute to meaningful, challenging work at the forefront of the energy sector.

Bring your passion, your ideas, and let's do this.

Description

Located in our Calgary office, and reporting to the Manager, Corporate Accounting, the Senior Accountant, Corporate Accounting is responsible for the integrity, accuracy, and timely delivery of Corporate Accounting. This role oversees key close and reporting processes, provides day-to-day leadership and technical guidance to staff accountants, and serves as a trusted accounting partner to Financial Reporting, Treasury, Tax, FP&A, Operations, and senior leadership.

The successful candidate will bring strong IFRS expertise, leadership capabilities, sound professional judgment and clear communication skills.

Key Activities and Responsibilities

• Oversee Corporate Function accounting, forecasting and budgeting, ensuring timely and accurate monthly, quarterly and annual reporting
• Lead, coach and technically guide staff accountants, supporting development and quality work that meets accounting standards and controls
• Review and approve journal entries, reconciliations, analyses and supporting schedules
• Lead the preparation and review of quarter-end reporting packages, financial disclosures and supporting documentation
• Support Corporate Function performance management through scorecard reporting and KPI analysis
• Prepare and review company-wide calculations, including standard rates, insurance allocations, equity pick-ups and management service fees
• Research and apply IFRS to complex transactions and accounting matters, preparing technical memoranda and position papers
• Implement new and revised accounting policies
• Support corporate wide annual budgeting processes
• Lead and support automation, system implementation, special projects and cross-functional accounting initiatives
• Partner with Treasury, Tax, FP&A, Financial Reporting, Operations and other groups to resolve accounting issues and support decisions
• Ensure compliance with internal controls, accounting policies and regulatory reporting requirements
• Streamline processes, improve reporting and strengthen financial governance
• Provide ad hoc financial analysis, management reporting and cash forecasts for business decisions

Education, Skills and Experience

• Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA) designation
• 7+ years of relevant industry and/or public practice accounting experience, preferably in the energy sector
• Strong knowledge of IFRS and technical accounting research, with the ability to interpret and apply accounting guidance to complex transactions
• Sound reporting judgment and a practical approach to resolving accounting issues
• Proven leadership experience coaching, mentoring and reviewing accounting professionals' work
• Effective communication skills, including explaining complex accounting matters to financial and non-financial stakeholders
• Advanced SAP proficiency, including Analysis for Office and Blackline reconciliation and close tools
• Strong knowledge of SOX, internal controls, accounting policies and reporting governance
• Advanced Excel and Microsoft 365 skills, including automation, AI and emerging technologies to improve processes, reporting and controls
• Experience leading month-, quarter- and year-end closes
• Excellent attention to detail and judgment, with a commitment to accurate, high-quality reporting
• Exceptional organization skills and ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment
• Experience supporting internal and external audits and promptly resolving inquiries

Hours

Full-time, Monday to Friday. This on-site role is not eligible for hybrid work.

As this position is identified as security sensitive, employment of a final candidate will be conditional upon completion of a criminal background check assessment with satisfactory results.

Inter Pipeline recognizes the importance of properly rewarding our employees by offering attractive employee benefits. Please visit our “working with us” page to learn about the compensation and benefits offerings Working Here | Inter Pipeline 

While diversity is a fact, inclusion is the act of recognizing the value of our differences and leveraging them for the betterment of our organization. At Inter Pipeline, we are dedicated to building an inclusive and equitable workplace that values, represents, and supports the communities in which we work. We are committed to maintaining a respectful workplace and we are building a culture that supports the diverse needs of our employees. We welcome applications from all individuals including those who are Indigenous, racialized, of varied abilities and ethnicities, members of gender and sexually diverse communities, as well as with any other dimension of diversity.