Regulatory & Accounting Policy Advisor (Finance Professional)

Job title: Regulatory & Accounting Policy Advisor (Finance Professional)

Job description: Regulatory & Accounting Policy Advisor (Finance Professional) Positions Available: 1

Full-time (37.5 hrs/wk)Status: Dunsmuir 14Job Location: Permanent Lower MainlandRegion:

We’re BC Hydro and we have a big job to do.

Keeping the lights on for over 4 million people across the province takes a lot of talented people doing many different jobs. From working deep in a generating station, atop a power pole, or behind a desk, whatever it is that makes you tick we offer challenging careers to help you reach your potential.

We’re investing more than $2 billion per year in major capital infrastructure projects to help meet the growing demand for safe, reliable power. We’re upgrading transmission lines, building new substations, and investing in our hydroelectric generation facilities.

We aim to provide meaningful and challenging work, opportunities for growth and a healthy work/life balance. We’ve been recognized for excellence and been named one of B.C.’s Top Employers and one of Canada’s Best Diversity Employers.

It’s our vision to be the most trusted, innovative utility company in North America by being smart about power in all we do.

JOB DESCRIPTION Duties:

Reporting to the Principal Accounting Advisor in the Controller’s department, this position specializes in providing finance support for various regulatory filings to the BC Utilities Commission and assisting with technical accounting assessments and guidance under International Financial Reporting Standards.

• Supports BC Hydro’s Revenue Requirements Application (RRA) and various other regulatory filings to the BC Utilities Commission (BCUC) including drafting and coordinating preparation sections of regulatory filings assigned to the Controller’s department.

• Coordinates responses to information requests received from the BCUC or intervenors related to BC Hydro’s regulatory filings that are assigned to the Controller’s department. This includes assigning, tracking, reviewing and editing responses to intervenor requests. Coordinates the preparation of witness briefing binders and issues notes for regulatory hearings.

• Provides regulatory account information in response to questions from management and government and performs assessments regarding costs eligible for deferral within the scope of the accounts.

• Performs technical accounting assessments regarding the application of International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) including the rate regulated accounting interim standard; drafts memos on accounting positions; provides technical guidance regarding the interpretation and application of BC Hydro accounting procedures.

• Updates and maintains BC Hydro internal accounting policy guidance and related documents.

• Prepares certain quarterly and year-end financial statement note disclosure. Prepares monthly reconciliations and investigates and resolves any anomalies. Coordinates and provides

BCH-R-0060-210507E1 – Regulatory & Accounting Policy Advisor (Finance Professional)

NB 51060060 – NC 51060323

information for the external auditors and responds to auditor questions.

Qualifications:

• Professional Accounting designation (i.e., CPA or equivalent).

• A minimum of five (5) years experience within Public Accounting or a minimum of seven (7) years industry experience in progressively more responsible finance and accounting roles with experience writing technical accounting memos.

• Experience as a manager from a large to mid-size accounting firm would be a strong asset.

• Experience working at, or with a rate regulated utility company would be considered a strong asset.

• Strong knowledge and understanding of International Financial Reporting Standards and experience performing technical accounting assessments and preparing accounting assessment memos.

• Excellent written and oral communication skills.

• Excellent MS Excel, MS Word, MS Power Point skills.

• Ability to deliver results in a tight, deadline driven environment.

• Effective planning, organizational, analytical, and problem solving skills. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

• This is an M&P P3 Full-Time Regular (FTR) opportunity located at our Dunsmuir location in Vancouver.

• As part of the selection process, applicants may be required to complete a written test/ assessment or a presentation as part of the interview process.

We’re always looking for exceptional people to bring new ideas, fresh thinking and the motivation to help shape the electricity system in B.C. It’s an exciting time to be a part of our team as we invest in our system and prepare to meet the challenges of tomorrow.

Our values guide our work. Want to join us?

We are safe. We are here for our customers. We are one team. We act with integrity. We respect our province. We are forward thinking.

BC Hydro is an equal opportunity employer.

HOW TO APPLY Don’t forget to update your Candidate Profile with your current resume and copies of your certifications. If applicable, include your Trades Qualification. This will ensure we have all the necessary information to assess your application without any delays.

BCH-R-0060-210507E1 – Regulatory & Accounting Policy Advisor (Finance Professional)

NB 51060060 – NC 51060323

Click on the Apply button in order to complete the steps to apply for this job.

Date Posted: 2021-05-07 Closing Date: 2021-05-21

Category

The #1 Podcast for Jobseekers

Latest Episode:

#36 – Fansunite – Jobs in the Booming Sports-Betting Industry

Interested in jobs like this?

Sign up for email alerts

About BC Hydro and Power Authority

BC Hydro is one of the largest energy suppliers in Canada. We generate and deliver electricity to 95% of the population of British Columbia and over four million people. It’s our vision is to be …

Company:

Expected salary:

Location: Richmond, BC

Job date: Sat, 15 May 2021 22:20:39 GMT