RESPONSABLE COMPTABLE - Canada - FirstLight Power

Description

FirstLight is a leading clean power producer, developer, and energy storage company serving North America.

65 GW of operating renewable energy and energy storage technologies and a development pipeline with 4+ GW of solar, battery, hydro, onshore wind and offshore wind projects, FirstLight specializes in hybrid solutions that pair hydroelectric, pumped-hydro storage (including Northfield Mountain, the largest energy storage facility in New England), utility-scale solar, large-scale battery, and wind assets.

The company's mission is to accelerate the decarbonization of the electric grid by supporting the development, operation, and integration of renewable energy and storage to meet the world's growing clean energy needs and deliver an electric system that is clean, reliable, affordable, and equitable.

Based in Burlington, MA, with operating offices in Northfield, MA, New Milford, CT, Oshawa, ON, and Montréal, QC, FirstLight is a steward of more than 14,000 acres and hundreds of miles of shoreline along some of the most beautiful rivers and lakes in North America.

In Canada, FirstLight operates through its subsidiariesH2O Power and the recently acquiredHydroméga which is headquartered in Montréal.

We operate 18 hydroelectric generating stations located in Ontario and Quebec and we are one of the largest providers of hydroelectric power in these provinces.

FirstLight is wholly owned by PSP Investments, one of Canada's largest pension investment managers and we have over 200 employees in Canada and the US.

We proudly serve our host communities and beyond through our clean energy assets, the recreation spaces we steward, the jobs we produce, and the economic benefit we deliver through our operations and charitable actions.

We are a team of caring, passionate professionals who are driven to deliver positive climate impact and to have fun while doing it We value diversity, equity and inclusion and encourage people with diverse perspectives, skills and experiences to apply.

We are looking for an experienced Accounting Manager to join our team. This position can be fully remote or hybrid .

Reporting to the Director of Global Accounting, the Accounting Manager is responsible for leading our Canadian accounting team and overseeing all Canadian-based accounting functions of the Company including Quebec & Ontario and must be fully bilingual – English and French.

The Accounting Manager will provide leadership for a collaborative team of accounting professionals working closely together in preparation of timely and accurate financial information for various entities within FirstLight.

Oversee the management of the day-to-day accounting operations of all the Company's Canadian operations which includes supporting the integrated business and ensuring accuracy, efficiency, and alignment with organizational goals;
Develop and enforce accounting policies and procedures to ensure compliance with Canadian regulations and internal controls, including with our Quebec Operations;
Oversee the implementation and maintenance of accounting software and systems and ensure the team is trained on new systems and processes;
Ensure accurate and timely preparation of ad-hoc financial statements and analyses.
Collaborate with department heads to analyze financial performance;
Conduct financial analysis to support strategic decision-making and provide insights into financial performance, trends, and variances;
Oversee the year-end audit processes across the Canadian operations, address any audit findings and implement recommendations for process improvements;
Directly supervise and lead the accounting team, fostering a high-performance culture through recruitment, training, development, and performance management;
Stay up to date on changes in accounting regulations and compliance requirements;
Manage banking relationships, cash flow, and ensure compliance with all loan covenants;
C omplies with all Corporate policies and procedures;
Must be bilingual -English and French; Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance or related discipline, required;
~ 7+ years of progressive experience in industry or public accounting;
~ Strong analytical skills and proficiency with MS Office, including the ability to develop financial models utilizing advanced Excel functions;
~ remote management, a plus;
~ Strong working knowledge of Maximo, NetSuite, or similar accounting software;
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