Energy Network Services is the largest turn-key lighting service provider in Canada. Operating programs for national and regional clients for energy efficient lighting, control systems, and lighting maintenance projects. We lead in the provision of innovative and cost-effective services for improving energy performance for commercial, industrial, retail, and institutional facilities in both the private and public sectors.

Responsibilities

• Plan, direct, and coordinate accounting operational functions specifically: AP, AR, general ledger, taxation, payroll and inter-company transactions

• Manage the accumulation and consolidation of all financial data necessary for an accurate accounting of overall business results.

• Oversee regulatory reporting, frequently including tax planning and compliance.

• Organize and prepare internal and external financial statements.

• Coordinate activities with external auditors.

• Oversee cash flow management

• Evaluate accounting and internal control systems.

• Work closely with management to assess current accounting operations, offer recommendations for improvement, and implement new processes.

• Hire, train, and retain skilled accounting staff.

• Oversee a division of the business, leading the day-to-day accounting activities

• Prepare and report quarterly financial results

• Collects and compiles financial data at the business unit level

• Oversee periodic tax compliance reporting, particularly related to the preparation and submission of Provincial & Federal sales taxes, payroll remittances and corporate taxes

• Manage the Company’s compliance reporting to banks, insurance brokers and other external parties

• Review the ongoing financial system requirements for the organization ensuring upgrades are implemented

Qualifications

• University Degree in Business or related field
• Minimum 3 to 5 years of experience: Certified Professional Accountant
• Thorough knowledge of Canadian GAAP
• Strong fundamental accounting skills
• Knowledge of project management / distribution
• Strong skills in MS Office
• Able to work within tight reporting deadlines
• Able to work in a fast paced environment
• Strong attention to detail player
• Knowledge of “Acumatica” software preferred