Accounting & Reporting Analyst

Can you see yourself providing support for various aspects of accounting and reporting (A&R) processes, including preparation of statutory financial statements, climate and sustainability related financial disclosures, key management financial reports and capital asset reporting? Does the idea of adjusting entries for Project Accounting (PA) and General Ledger (GL), preparation of certain accruals, support for capital asset accounting and various finance tasks as they arise sound good to you? If you answered yes, then this may be the job for you!

What will you be doing!

• Preparing and analyzing key financial reports on a monthly, quarterly and annual basis.
• Preparing support, including climate and sustainability related financial disclosures for monthly sets of financial reports for CNL and CNEA and for use in decision making.
• Providing support for capital asset reporting.
• Preparing monthly and quarterly management reports as required.
• Providing support for various balance sheet account reconciliations, for various tax remittances and filings.
• Supporting implementation of updates to financial and reporting systems and other special projects as they arise.
• Providing backup and support to team members in Accounting and Reporting.

What we are looking for:

• This position requires a Chartered Professional Accountant designation (CPA) or enrollment in the CPA program, progressing toward the designation.
• Minimum of 3 years of related industry and practical experience.
• Demonstrated analytical, problem solving and trouble shooting skills.
• A self-motivated team player who can also work independently with limited supervision.
• Adaptability and willingness to work non-standard hours as required.
• Ability to analyze and recommend accounting treatment for complex transactions and communicate information in briefing notes for Executive level review.
• Ability to review and assess financial results for timely reporting to internal and external stakeholders.
• Able to communicate effectively with financial data users across functional lines with varying levels of management.
• Able to work under pressure within tight time schedules and prioritize work to ensure deadlines are met.
• In depth knowledge and experience with financial systems and tools in a multi-layered application environment.
• Requires experience in preparation of documentation for audit purposes.
• Has in depth knowledge of financial reporting standards in accordance with IFRS, PSAS and ISSB/relevant Environment, Social and Governance (ESG) reporting frameworks.
• Familiarity with Oracle, Cognos and Power BI reporting tools.

Security clearance eligibility required: Level 2 Secret which has a minimum requirement of 7 years of verifiable history in Canada, Australia, New Zealand, United States and/or the United Kingdom. CNL implements security screening in accordance with the Treasury Board of Canada Secretariat "Standard on Security Screening" and the "Policy on Government Security".

Why CNL?

Does working with a team across Canada to advance nuclear science and technology for a clean and secure world speak to you? We're reinventing ourselves to be the pace setters, so we can lead the charge in solving the problems that matter, like building the next generation of clean nuclear and hydrogen energy solutions, developing new and better-targeted cancer treatments, and continuing to lead the world in environmental remediation.

• Work-life balance is an integral part of our overall health and well-being; at CNL, we value this.

We offer a complete total rewards package:

• paid time off (vacation, sick, floater & personal);
• benefits effective day one, that's right no waiting period;
• tuition support
• and a pension!

Location:

CNL works with employees across our Canadian locations to enable a hybrid workforce where possible. Our Hybrid employees work with their manager to establish expectations for when they will be on site vs when they are working from home.

About CNL:

CNL is Canada's premier nuclear science and technology organization and a world leader in developing nuclear technology for peaceful and innovative applications. Using our unique expertise, we are restoring and protecting the Environment, we are advancing clean energy technology, and our medical breakthroughs continue to improve the health of people around the world.

Our Priorities:

• Clean energy for today and tomorrow.
• Restore and protect the Environment.
• Contribute to the health of Canadians.

CNL is committed to providing an atmosphere free from barriers that promote equity, diversity and inclusion in achieving our mission. CNL welcomes and celebrates employees, stakeholders and partners of all racial, cultural, and ethnic identities.

CNL also supports a workplace environment and a corporate culture built on our Core Values: Respect, Teamwork, Accountability, Safety, Integrity and Excellence, which encourage equitable employment practices and career prospects inclusive of accommodations for all employees.

CNL is committed to being an equal-opportunity employer. If you require accommodation measures during any phase of the hiring process, please inform the Talent Acquisition Specialist with whom you are in contact. All information received in relation to accommodation requests will be kept confidential.

The Chalk River Laboratories site is located on the unceded and unsurrendered territory of the Algonquin Anishinaabe people. As an organization, CNL recognizes and appreciates their historic connection to this place. CNL also recognizes the contributions that First Nations, Métis, Inuit and other Indigenous Peoples have made, both in shaping and strengthening this community in particular, and this province and country as a whole.

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