Senior Financial Accountant

*At Novara, we support businesses with integrated solutions across all functions of Human Resources. In partnership with our client, we are excited to present this exciting opportunity to join their organization. **The successful candidate will be employed directly by the client**.*

**About Our Client**

Our client is an Alberta-based energy company with a portfolio spanning infrastructure, power, and energy transition. Operating across the midstream and upstream sector, the client balances a stable portfolio of assets alongside exciting growth initiatives. You'd be joining an experienced group where your work as a **Senior Financial Accountant** will be visible, your skills and expertise valued, and your contributions impactful to the continued success of the organization.

**Your Impact**

Our client is seeking an experienced **Senior Financial Accountant** to join their finance team and play a key role in financial reporting, month-end close, and compliance activities spec tif to the energy and power production business. The ideal candidates brings strong technical accounting expertise, familiarity with energy-sector-related accounting standards for private enterprises (ASPE), team collaboration, and the ability to thrive in a dynamic, capital-intensive environment.

**Your Responsibilities**

• Lead month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close processes, including journal entries, accruals, intercompany balance and account reconciliations.
• Prepare financial statements and supporting working papers.
• Support accounting for joint ventures, working interests, and royalty calculations.
• Manage fixed asset accounting, including capital expenditure tracking and decommissioning obligations, and ARO accounting.
• Prepare indirect tax filings and support corporate tax provisions and CRA inquiries.
• Coordinate with external accountants and auditors on year-end engagements.
• Support lender reporting, covenant compliance, and reporting packagers for shareholders or the board.
• Strengthen internal controls and contribute to ongoing improvements in accounting policies and processes.
• Work closely with operational and accounting teams to ensure accurate cost allocations and revenue recognition.
• Support budgeting, forecasting, cash flow management, and variance analysis.

**What You Bring**

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Commerce, or a related field
• CPA designation
• 5+ years of progressive accounting experience, with at least 2 years in the Canadian energy sector, including direct experience in the power industry (generation, transmission, distribution, or independent power production)
• Demonstrated ability to independently manage the full financial reporting and accounting cycle in a professional, growth-focused environment, from transaction processing through to financial statement preparation
• Strong working knowledge of ASPE as applied to energy companies
• Experience with month-end close, financial reporting, and account reconciliations
• Proficiency with Qbyte, Execute AFE, and advanced Microsoft Excel skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment

**What We Offer**

Our client is pleased to offer its employees with a comprehensive compensation package that includes: competitive wages, health and wellness benefits, RRSP matching, growth opportunities based on experience and education, as well as other employee support programs.