Senior Manager, Capital Accounting

Nova Scotia Power View all jobs

  • Halifax, NS
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 13 days ago
Job Description:The OpportunityCompany, Department: Nova Scotia Power, FinanceLocation:1223 Lower Water Street, Halifax, NSType of Employment: Regular, Full TimeClosing Date: April 19, 2026We are looking for a Senior Manager, Capital Accounting to join our Finance team. Reporting to the Controller, you will be responsible for leading a team and managing all aspects of financial and regulatory reporting with respect to NS Power’s Capital Assets. Additionally, you will be responsible for maintaining relationships with leaders across in NS Power’s operations and regulatory teams and working on cross functional initiatives to support NS Power’s strategic objectives.
Key elements of this role include:As Senior Manager, Capital Accounting your responsibilities will include:
  • Leadership of the cross functional Capital Accounting team
  • Oversight and responsibility for the Company’s monthly Capital Accounting financial statement results, including the internal SOX controls related to Capital Accounting
  • Oversight and responsibility for the annual financial budget and forecast for NS Power’s capital investment program, which includes supporting long-term financial forecasting for the Company’s capital investment program and associated Regulatory processes
  • Oversight and responsibility for the financial components of Capital regulatory filings, including review of NS Power’s Annual Capital Expenditure Plan, individual Capital projects, and technical Capital regulatory accounting filings
  • Working with various cross-functional teams to achieve shared objectives while maintaining effective financial controls
  • Developing and maintaining effective relationships with business partners and cross-functional teams across the organization
  • Providing ongoing guidance and leadership to all individuals responsible for aspects of capital project accounting across the organization
  • Supporting the on-going development of an inclusive culture within Finance and across NS Power.
The successful individual will have excellent interpersonal and relationship building skills and an ability to build consensus across an organization by consistently demonstrating credibility as a subject matter expert. You bring leadership, confidence, and decision-making capability, along with enthusiasm and energy.These skills will make you successful:You recognize yourself in most of the following competencies and possess many, if not all, of the skills and experience listed below:
  • Undergraduate degree in business, finance or accounting and a CPA designation
  • Minimum of eight years in an accounting and/ or finance role, with a minimum of three years in a leadership role
  • Expert knowledge of technical accounting concepts as well as a broad understanding of enterprise financial risk, corporate governance, and process and control design
  • Experience with review of detailed analytical work and complex financial models, possessing strong quantitative skills and Excel skills
  • Proven ability to lead a team of dedicated financial professionals to deliver their maximum performance in a rapidly changing and fast paced environment
  • Strong communication, analytical and decision-making skills
  • Ability to work inclusively with various individuals to achieve shared objectives and maintain effective business relationships
  • Experience in a regulated utility will be considered an asset.
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 valuesAt 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 April 19, 2026 and let us know why this role is right for you.
The perks of joining our team? We offer:
  • Flexibility: Hybrid work model.
  • 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.
  • Grow Your Career: Opportunities to advance within and between our affiliate companies, a focus on employee development and available sponsored education programs.
  • 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.
  • Competitive Compensation: Short-term incentive plan and a Defined Contribution Pension Plan.
Diversity, Equity & Inclusion at EmeraAs one of Atlantic Canada’s largest publicly traded companies, we are ranked one of , and . 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 PolicyThe success of the Emera Company is driven by its people: a strong team with a shared commitment to support the . 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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