Senior Accountant – Project Financial Control

Why join our team?

Innergex Renewable Energy Inc. is an independent renewable energy producer managing a significant portfolio of assets in Canada, the United States, France, and Chile. The Company develops, acquires, owns, and operates hydroelectric plants, wind farms, solar parks, and energy storage facilities.

Innergex believes in a world where abundant renewable energy promotes healthier communities and encourages the sharing of prosperity for over 30 years. We are convinced that the production of energy from renewable sources will pave the way for a better world. We always strive to support sustainable growth that creates a balanced relationship between people, our planet, and prosperity. We believe in the need to offer an inspiring, inclusive, and positive work environment where every team member can thrive.

Your contribution!

Reporting to the Director – Project Financial Control, you will be part of the Project Financial Control team. The Senior Accountant is responsible for developing and implementing accounting processes for project accounting. The Senior Accountant accounts for transactions and presents monthly budget tracking to project managers. Additionally, they are responsible for preparing quarterly presentations to senior management. The Senior Accountant is accountable and ensures the smooth execution of the accounting process for their functions.

Your daily tasks!

• Develop and implement accounting processes related to project accounting
• Supervise and participate in all activities of the project accounting module in the integrated management software, from opening to closing accounting periods
• Make the necessary adjustments to ensure reconciliation with the general ledger
• Prepare project financial statements
• Present monthly budget tracking to project managers
• Prepare quarterly financial presentations for senior management
• Supervise the work of intermediate accountants and team accountants when required
• Participate in continuous improvement initiatives for the project information centralization platform
• Monitor procurement activities and payments to ensure timely processing
• Coordinate the automation and efficiency improvement of the project accounting module in collaboration with the IT team
• Prepare project accounting sections for audits
• Prepare information required for 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
• Experience in accounting within a multi-entity and multi-project organization
• Experience in managing multiple currencies, an asset
• Professional skills
• Excellent ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines
• Strong organizational, planning, and multitasking skills
• Attention to detail, diligence, and accuracy
• Autonomy, initiative, and quick learning ability
• Ability to take initiatives and propose improvements
• Excellent interpersonal skills and 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, an important asset
• Bilingualism (French and English, both oral and written) required to ensure collaboration with external stakeholders on a recurring basis.

Additional considerations!

• The position is based at the company's headquarters located in Longueuil, two steps from the Longueuil–Université de Sherbrooke metro station
• This position is at level P3

Our benefits!

• Competitive salary and annual bonus
• Three weeks of vacation during the first year of employment and paid holidays during the holiday season
• 100% employer-funded medical insurance from the first day of employment, including primary care services via telemedicine
• Collective pension plan with employer participation
• 100% employer-funded wellness account
• Electric Vehicle Incentive Program (E-VIP)
• Hybrid work model
• Career development opportunities
• Accessible offices by public transportation

Innergex is an equal opportunity employer that values the backgrounds, diversity, experiences, perspectives, and unique talents of each person. Innergex is committed to providing employees with a workplace free from discrimination and harassment and bases all employment decisions on the company's needs, job requirements, and individual qualifications. The key to our success as an international company is to recruit, develop, and retain the most talented individuals from a diverse pool of candidates.

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Please note that only candidates whose applications are selected will be contacted.