Nova Scotia Power

Manager, Capital Accounting

Halifax, NS

full_time

About This Job

The Opportunity

Company, Department:

Nova Scotia Power, Corporate Capital Accounting

Location:

Halifax, Nova Scotia

Closing Date:

June 3, 2025

We are currently looking for a

Manager, Capital Accounting

, to join our Corporate Capital Accounting team in a permanent position.

NS Power’s Capital Accounting team is responsible for the accounting, financial reporting and analysis of NS Power's capital assets, valued at approximately $4.5 billion. Reporting to the Senior Manager, Capital Accounting, you will be responsible for overseeing the month end accounting and financial reporting process, the annual budget and quarterly forecast process, review of Capital regulatory filings, and leading a cross-functional team that supports NS Power’s Capital investment program. This is a cross-functional role working with the Operations, Regulatory Affairs and Finance teams.

This position will appeal to individuals who have leadership experience, are comfortable with detailed analytical work and complex accounting issues, have strong quantitative skills, and are interested in contributing to achieving business results. This key position will supervise a team of employees and provide guidance and leadership to support the achievement of the team’s goals and objectives.

Key Elements Of This Role Include

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Responsible for the accuracy and timely reporting of the Company’s monthly Capital Accounting financial statement results

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Responsible for monitoring and execution of internal SOX controls related to Capital Accounting, including liaising with internal/ external auditors

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Review of monthly Capital Accounting financial results, including review of quarterly reporting for NS Power’s financial statements and to the Board of Directors

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Review of the annual financial budget and forecast for NS Power’s capital investment program.

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Review of a variety Capital regulatory filings, including review of NS Power’s Annual Capital Expenditure Plan.

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Leadership of a cross functional Capital Accounting team.

These Skills Will Make You Successful

You recognize yourself in most of the following competencies, and where possible possess the skills and experience listed below:

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You must possess an undergraduate degree with a focus in Accounting or Finance and have a CPA designation with 7 years of related work experience, including experience leading and managing a team.

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You must be detail-oriented, possess strong organizational skills and thrive in a deadline driven, team-focused environment. You are focused on building relationships and have strong leadership and interpersonal skills.

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You must be comfortable with reviewing detailed analytical work and complex accounting issues, have strong quantitative skills.

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You will also possess strong Excel skills (comfortable analyzing complex financial models, detailed spreadsheets and working with large quantities of data).

We understand that experience comes in many forms, and we’re dedicated to adding new perspectives to the team. So, if your experience is close to what we’ve listed above, please consider applying.

Learn more about our culture and values

At the Emera Group of Companies, you’ll be part of an inclusive, respectful workplace where everyone is welcomed and supported. Come build a career as unique as you are: making an impact from Atlantic Canada to the world. Your experience and perspective will help us to safely deliver cleaner, more reliable energy to our customers. If working in an innovative environment, challenging yourself, and shaping a cleaner energy future inspires you, we want to hear from you. Apply by

June 3, 2025

and let us know why this role is right for you.

The perks of joining our team? We offer:

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Flexibility: One flexible remote workday.

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Health & Wellbeing: A comprehensive benefits plan, 24/7 access to virtual health care services for you and your family through Dialogue, access to a free on-site fitness centre, Employee and Family Assistance Program, parental leave top-up plan and wellness benefits.

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Grow Your Career: Opportunities to advance within and between our affiliate companies, a focus on employee development and available sponsored education programs.

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Community Engagement & Care: Corporate investments in the places where our people live and work, mentoring opportunities, fundraising-matching & volunteer programs, various committees and employee resource groups, and scholarships for children of employees.

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Competitive Compensation: A comprehensive benefits plan and a Defined Contribution Pension Plan.

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion at Emera

As one of Atlantic Canada’s largest publicly traded companies, we are ranked one of Canada’s Top 100 Employers, Top Employers for Young People and Top Diversity Employers. We know our success is driven by our dedicated teams and we strongly encourage applications from all qualified candidates, including persons who identify as racially visible, Indigenous, persons with disabilities, women in underrepresented roles and members of the 2SLGBTQ+ community.

Applicants from these equity groups may self-identify through the online application process. We support candidates and employees with access and accommodation needs and encourage you to let us know when you require accommodation.

Recruitment & Promotion Policy

The success of the Emera Company is driven by its people: a strong team with a shared commitment to support the Emera Company mission and values. The purpose of our recruitment policy is to provide a consistent framework to support fair and equitable attraction, hiring, and retention of the best talent for vacant positions. We are dedicated to maintaining a fair hiring process that provides equitable opportunities to all our applicants and is guided by our company values.

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