Kinectrics takes pride in being consistently ranked as one of the best places to work in the energy and utility industry, where purpose and people mean as much as innovation and growth. That’s why we choose only the best and brightest to join us. To keep pace with Canada’s expanding energy and utility sector, Kinectrics has grown from a company of 300 to over 1,000 in only the last few years - and we aren’t looking to slow down. Join our diverse, supportive workplace for a rewarding career in the electricity industry.

Visit our website to learn more:  www.kinectrics.com

The Opportunity

Position: Finance

Employment Type: Temporary up to 18 months

Location: 800 Kipling Avenue, Toronto, ON

Department: Finance

Reports to: Director, Business Decision Support & Financial Performance

Hours per week: 37.5

Number Required: 1

What We Offer

At Kinectrics, employees are recognized for their knowledge, experience, and contributions while working in a highly technical and challenging environment. Kinectrics puts you in the driver’s seat of your own career, setting you up alongside industry experts who will help you develop the skills essential to your professional growth in a dynamic, entrepreneurial, and rewarding work culture.

• Purpose: The work we do each day helps communities around the world. Find satisfaction in work that really matters, working alongside and as part of the best and brightest in the industry.
• Growth: To keep pace with Canada’s expanding energy and utility sector, we are growing more each day, which means more opportunities for you. We encourage our employees to grow alongside our company thanks to a number of significant training and personal development opportunities.
• Innovation: Our staff proudly develop innovations that push the industry forward.
• Diversity: The company is dedicated to promoting diversity in its workforce, up to and including the senior management level. Our diversity committee ensures we stay up to date on leading trends and best practices, creating a desirable workspace for each and every one of our employees.
• Competitive Compensation: We offer a competitive total compensation package unmatched by most industries throughout North America.

If you want to work for a purpose-driven company where you’ll see the real impact of your work, apply today.

Accountabilities: How You Will Make an Impact

• Prepare and coordinate departmental budgets, business plans and forecasts
• Co-ordinate finance activities for operational business unit – month end, year end, budget, etc.
• Assist/mentor project leaders with project billings, expense allocations etc.
• Analyze trends and other data used in preparing forecasts of sales, expenses and cash flows of the department
• Review and analyze financial results and variances from budget and make suggestions for improvements or cost savings
• Provide support and training to line staff on accounting processes and policies for projects
• As a key member of the team provide insight into the financial aspects of projects through to the project leaders, the Department Manager and the Business Manager
• Provide month to month financial data and trends
• Explain financial processes to technical staff
• Assist in the preparation of business cases
• Assist in financial presentations for the department
• Review projects for provisions (warranty, loss etc.)
• Make recommendations for business improvements
• Complete monthly balance sheet reconciliations
• Ensure adequate internal controls are in place to ensure accurate financial information
• Act as backup support for other business/financial analysts for vacation, illness etc.
• Other duties as required

What You Need to Succeed

Essential Competencies

• Excellent analytical skills.
• Microsoft Excel:  Advanced experience, versions Office 365. Should be using these applications in current position on a regular basis
• SAP experience
• Balance sheet and P&L Account reconciliations experience
• Keen attention to detail and ability to self-check work
• Demonstrated ability to work in a team situation and assist staff to develop their own level of expertise in this area
• Methodical in working with spreadsheets with the ability to draw out the underlying trends and explain variances
• Self-starter who can manage work under tight deadlines
• Demonstrated high level of initiative to propose and implement new business ideas in area of expertise
• Must have excellent verbal and written communication skills

Essential Knowledge, Experience and Qualifications:

• A four-year university education or equivalent in business, finance, accounting, plus further concentrated studies in related areas
• CPA Designation preferred
• Strong knowledge of Canadian GAAP under ASPE/IFRS
• A period of at least 5 - 7 years relevant work experience.
• Problem-solving/innovation
• Interpersonal/teamwork
• Communication

Kinectrics welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.