Junior Controller

ABOUT US

In joining Utility Network & Partners, Inc. (UTILITYnet) you will become part of Alberta’s most dynamic utility-retailing network of companies. We make sure our customers stay informed and in touch with changes in Alberta’s volatile electricity and natural gas deregulated marketplace. We are passionate about being first to deliver new innovation in product offerings, automated billing services, lower prices and the highest level of customer care. When compared to the incumbent utilities, we are different. Apply now for a career like never before and become part of a changing deregulated utility marketplace.

Our customer-focused, web-based, utility-retailing company is now recruiting applicants for an Junior Controller position.

POSITION

Utility Network & Partners, Inc. (UTILITYnet) is seeking a motivated Junior Controller to join our dynamic team full-time. Reporting to the VP, Finance, the successful candidate will work closely with our Business Accounting team and be responsible for key aspects of our financial operations, including financial reporting, month-end close, AP/AR, payroll, and cash and collateral management. You will also help improve our processes for reconciling energy settlement and billing data for our electricity, natural gas, and Internet services. This is a hands-on role with meaningful ownership and exposure to senior leadership, making it an excellent opportunity for an ambitious CPA candidate or accounting professional looking to grow into a Controller or senior finance leadership role.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Manage accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, and key month-end close activities, including journal entries, accruals, and account reconciliations.
• Prepare monthly financial statements, management reports, variance analyses, and other financial reporting for leadership and stakeholders.
• Reconcile settlement, billing, and other operational data to the general ledger, ensuring the accuracy and completeness of financial records.
• Support cash flow forecasting and manage cash, letters of credit, deposits, collateral, and other treasury-related activities.
• Assist with budgeting, forecasting, board reporting, lender reporting, and financial planning activities.
• Coordinate the annual audit process and assist with GST, corporate tax, and other regulatory reporting requirements.
• Maintain and strengthen internal controls, approval workflows, segregation of duties, and financial policies and procedures.
• Support finance system enhancements, reporting automation, and continuous improvement initiatives to strengthen accounting processes, controls, reporting, and operational efficiency.
• Provide financial analysis, decision support, and ad hoc reporting for management and special projects.

REQUIREMENTS / QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• CPA designation or CPA candidate in good standing.
• 3+ years of progressive accounting experience.
• Experience with full-cycle accounting, including month-end close, account reconciliations, AP, AR, and payroll.
• Experience preparing financial statements, management reports, and supporting year-end audits.
• Working knowledge of ASPE and Canadian accounting principles.
• Strong Excel and financial systems skills, with the ability to analyze and reconcile large datasets.

NICE-TO-HAVE EXPERIENCE

• Experience in utilities, energy markets, or other high-volume transaction environments.
• Exposure to billing, settlement reconciliations, internal controls, system implementations, or process improvement initiatives.

SKILLS

• Strong accounting, financial analysis, and problem-solving skills, with the ability to identify discrepancies and recommend solutions.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and experience working with accounting, ERP, and financial reporting systems.
• Excellent attention to detail and commitment to accuracy when working with complex financial and operational data.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and consistently meet deadlines.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to present financial information clearly to both financial and non-financial audiences.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with cross-functional teams and external stakeholders.
• Demonstrated initiative, sound judgment, and a continuous-improvement mindset.
• High level of professionalism, integrity, and accountability when handling confidential financial information

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $80,000.00-$90,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental care
• Paid time off

Education:

• Bachelor's Degree (required)

Experience:

• Accounting: 3 years (required)

Work Location: In person