Senior Accountant - Financial Project Control

Why should you join our team?

Innergex Renewable Energy Inc. is an independent renewable energy producer with an extensive and growing portfolio of assets in Canada, the United States, France and Chile. The Corporation develops, acquires, owns and operates hydroelectric facilities, wind farms, solar farms and energy storage facilities. 

For more than 30 years, Innergex has believed in a world where abundant renewable energy promotes healthier communities and creates shared prosperity. We are convinced that generating power from renewable sources will lead the way to a better world. We remain committed to responsible growth that balances people, our planet, and prosperity. We believe in offering an engaging, inclusive and supportive work environment where each team member can thrive.

Your contribution!

Reporting to the Director of Financial Project Control, you will be part of the Financial Project Control team. The Senior Accountant is responsible for developing and implementing accounting processes for project accounting. The Senior Accountant is responsible for recording transactions and presenting monthly budget updates to project managers. Additionally, they are responsible for preparing quarterly reports for senior management. The Senior Accountant is accountable for ensuring the smooth execution of the accounting processes related to his or her duties.

Your day-to-day!

• Develop and implement accounting processes related to project accounting
• Oversee and participate in all activities related to the project accounting module in the enterprise resource planning system, from the opening to the closing of accounting periods
• Make the necessary adjustments to ensure reconciliation with the general ledger
• Prepare financial statements for projects
• Present monthly budget updates to project managers
• Prepare quarterly financial presentations for senior management
• Supervise the work of junior accountants and team accountants as needed
• Participate in initiatives to continuously improve the project information centralization platform
• Monitor procurement activities and payments to ensure timely processing
• Coordinate the automation and efficiency improvements of the project accounting module in collaboration with the IT team
• Prepare the sections related to project accounting for audits
• Prepare the information required by the tax team
• Establish and maintain rigorous internal controls
• Develop, improve, and maintain internal processes as well as monthly and quarterly reports
• Participate in various special assignments as needed

Your skills, our requirements!

• Bachelor's degree in accounting
• CPA Professional Designation
• Accounting experience within a multi-entity, multi-project organization
• Experience managing multiple currencies is a plus

Professional Skills

• Excellent ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines

• Strong organizational, planning, and multitasking skills

• Great attention to detail, thoroughness, and precision

• Independence, initiative, and the ability to learn quickly

• Ability to take initiative and suggest improvements

• Excellent interpersonal skills and a strong team spirit

Technical Skills

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel

• Excellent skills with financial systems and tools

• Knowledge of Oracle Fusion, OneStream, and Power BI is a significant asset

• Bilingualism (French and English, both spoken and written) is required to facilitate ongoing collaboration with various stakeholders outside Quebec

Additional considerations!

• The position is based at the company's head office in Longueuil, steps away from the Longueuil-Université de Sherbrooke metro station

• This position is a P3 level

Our benefits!

• Competitive salary and annual bonus
• Three weeks vacation to start and paid vacations during the holiday season
• 100% Innergex-funded medical insurance from day one of employment, including primary care services via telemedicine
• Group retirement plans with employer participation
• 100% Innergex-funded Wellness account
• Electric vehicle (E-VIP) incentive program
• Hybrid work model
• Career development opportunities
• Offices accessible by public transportation

Innergex is an equal opportunity employer that values each person’s unique background, diversity, experiences, perspectives and talents. Innergex is committed to providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment and bases all employment decisions on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications. The key to our success as a global company is to recruit, develop and retain the most talented people from a diverse candidate pool.

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Please note that only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.