Financial Analyst, Technical Accounting

At Parkland, our purpose is to Power Journeys & Energize Communities. We are a prominent independent supplier and marketer of fuel and petroleum products and a leading convenience store operator. As One Parkland team, we proudly serve diverse retail, commercial and wholesale customers across Canada, the United States, the Caribbean region, and South America. We power a growing family of locally known brands including M&M Food Market, Fas Gas Plus, Pioneer, RaceTrac, Superpumper, Ultramar, Chevron, Esso, and ON the RUN.

We recognize that diversity gives us an edge and inclusion propels us forward. We're also a passionate team of down-to-earth achievers, committed to getting our customers, colleagues and communities further, faster. As such, we welcome talented individuals that have a variety of perspectives, backgrounds, and industry experience who will contribute to the success of our One Parkland team.

Position Title: Financial Analyst, Technical Accounting

Team and Location: Finance - Calgary, AB

Starting Minimum Salary from: $ 85,000/year

Position Summary:

Reporting to the Manager, Technical Accounting and working closely in a team of 8, the successful candidate will be a key member of the Technical Accounting Team with cross-functional capability helping the Corporate Finance and Reporting teams as required. This role will liaise with finance teams from all of Parkland's business segments. The role will be responsible for drafting and implementing corporate-wide accounting policies, contributing to process improvements and special projects and performing routine Technical Accounting processes.

On as-needed basis, the Financial Analyst, Technical Accounting will also be involved in facilitating the preparation of the internal and external reporting documents and reporting on new acquisitions. In addition, the Financial Analyst, Technical Accounting may also assist in the financial statement close cycles, routine and non-routine accounting matters, to ensure company controls and policies are executed based on business needs.

This is an exciting and challenging opportunity for an ambitious, self-motivated and enthusiastic individual who is looking for career growth and opportunities to learn with a vibrant and fast-growing company.

Key Responsibilities:

Technical Accounting

• Assisting the senior analysts and manager in drafting and implementing corporate-wide accounting policies (including drafting policy papers on the new standards);
• Researching new accounting standards, determining how they are applicable to Parkland and drafting the policy papers;
• Performing significant contract Technical Accounting review;
• Maintaining monthly Technical Accounting workbooks on key processes (i.e. expected credit loss, hedge effectiveness, impairment indicator assessment, etc.); and
• Completing other special projects, accounting working papers and tasks as assigned.

Financial reporting (which may include, but is not limited to):

• Working with the Financial Reporting team to help prepare the quarterly and annual financial statements, MD&A and Audit Committee memos on the key accounting positions as needed. This will include preparing the supporting working papers to ensure disclosures are supported and compliant with IFRS requirements;
• Investigating, researching and analyzing information for the financial statements and MD&A, including coordinating with divisions to obtain information;
• Completion of the IFRS disclosure checklist; and
• Owning and maintaining relevant controls as required

Cross-functional collaboration which may include, but is not limited to):

• Working closely with the divisional finance teams on accounting issues and ensuring complex or non-routine transactions are accounted for in accordance with IFRS and accounting policies are consistently followed; and
• Responding to both internal and external audit requests as required.

Qualifications and Skills:

• CPA or CPA, CA designation or equivalent;
• Minimum of 5 years of relevant experience working in a public accounting firm within auditing or advisory roles or public companies;
• Strong technical knowledge and experience with public company accounting requirements, particularly with IFRS, is required. Experience with US GAAP is a plus.
• Strong understanding of financial statement close processes and accounting matters applicable to public companies;
• Strong technical knowledge base and experience with IFRS accounting;
• Overall knowledge of Canadian National Instruments rules governing the disclosure obligations for Canadian public entities would be considered a plus;
• Experience with JD Edwards EnterpriseOne ERP and OneStream Corporate Performance Management is an asset
• Experience in accounting for relevant non-financial industries (e.g. retail, manufacturing, marketing, distribution, downstream oil and gas, etc.);

We Offer:

• Our Performance-based Annual Incentive Plan, an annual bonus awarding your performance.
• A share in our success through the Employee Share Purchase Plan and 100% company matching.
• A flexible group benefit plan that offers health and dental coverage choices to meet the needs of each unique employee. Inclusive of life and disability insurances, Health Care and Lifestyle Spending options, and a supportive Employee and Family Assistance Program.
• Participation in Parkland Pledge, an employee-driven charitable giving program.
• An employee referral program - earn up to $2000 for your referral.
• In-house learning and development opportunities, leadership training, international opportunities.
• Discount Programs and Educational Scholarship Programs for family members.
• Save on gas at our participating gas stations across Canada (Chevron, Fas Gas, Ultramar, and Pioneer).
• A safety focused work environment and ongoing safety training.

Please note:

• Candidates must be legally able to work in Canada at this time. Parkland regrets that it is unable to sponsor employment Visas.
• Parkland Corporation is committed to the principles of Employment Equity. We strive to provide accessibility in employment to ensure equal access to employment opportunities for candidates, including persons with disabilities. Parkland Corporation will endeavour to provide accommodation to persons with disabilities in the recruitment process upon request. If you are selected for an interview and you require accommodation due to a disability, please notify us upon scheduling your interview.
• Please note that final candidates for this position will be required to undergo a confidential pre-employment background check which may include but not be limited to educational, criminal, credit, drug and alcohol and/or Fitness for Duty testing.

This position will close on January 29, 2024 or when a successful candidate is found.

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