Top Benefits
About the role
OEG Sports & Entertainment delivers North America’s leading sports and entertainment experiences to connect our fans to their passions. Located in the heart of the ICE District, OEG owns the 5-time Stanley Cup Champion Edmonton Oilers, the WHL’s three-time Memorial Cup Champion Edmonton Oil Kings, and the AHL’s Bakersfield Condors. OEG operates Rogers Place, North America’s premier and most technologically advanced sports and entertainment venue. The 18,647 seat, $480 million arena is among the most technologically enabled sports facilities in North America as well as the first LEED Silver-certified NHL Facility in Canada.
Our vision is to be a Global Leader in Sports & Entertainment. Together, we inspire our fans by connecting them to their passions, which is ours as well! We play hard as a team, and with devoted integrity towards our common purpose. We have commitments to innovation and growth, combined with performance excellence that ensures a fair return on investment. We develop our people to be leaders in our industry, and we invest in our communities. Through our world class talent, we strive to WIN. ON and OFF the ICE.
About the Role:
Reporting to the Manager, Financial Reporting, the Financial Analyst is responsible for assisting the OEG Finance team and its affiliated entities with the accuracy, timeliness and completeness of all financial reporting requirements. They will bring hands-on accounting experience and an in-depth understanding of accounting principles to perform complex accounting activities and financial analyses. The Financial Analyst will assist with daily, month-end and year-end financial reporting, as well as prepare various ad-hoc financial analysis and documents as required. The successful candidate will be working towards or have recently completed their CPA designation.
Your Focus in this Role:
- Supporting analysis of unique and complex transactions and determining appropriate accounting treatment under IFRS, as well as ensuring compliance with new and amended IFRS accounting policies
- Support for all OEG companies’ books, records and financial reporting, including monthly, quarterly and year-end financial statements and corporate consolidation
- Ensuring IFRS compliance of financial statements, drafting company-wide accounting policies and drafting financial statement note disclosures
- Maintains day-to-day accounting processes including posting journal entries and preparing general ledger reconciliations
- Reconciling intercompany and related party balances, and ensuring the completeness and accuracy of related party transactions
- Works closely with the OEG Tax team to prepare various deliverables in order to meet tax deadlines
- Assists with annual financial statement audit, including preparation and review of audit working papers, and coordination with external auditors
- Liaises with Corporate Finance and Treasury on Corporate matters, including the accounting and reporting of corporate transactions
- Maintaining responsibility for any IFRS statement adjustments and entries required to close
- Maintain accounting controls by supporting Finance Department policies and procedures
- Support budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis
- Support capital expenditures within the business, including liaising with the Capital Committee on a regular basis
- Other duties and project-oriented tasks as assigned
Who You Are:
- You’re a positive person with a customer-centric focus
- You’re a self-starter that is excited by autonomy and has a relentless drive to exceed expectations
- You’re open-minded and don’t mind adjusting on the fly
- You believe in a team-first mentality and you thrive in a collaborative, egoless environment
- You’re organized, have a keen eye for detail, and incredible time management skills
- You have a talent for building great working relationships at all levels within an organization
Education, Experience and Skills :
- Post-Secondary Accounting Diploma or Degree required
- Completion or progress towards a CPA designation
- 2 to 4+ years in financial reporting; experience in a public accounting firm is also considered appropriate
- Experience with IFRS, either direct or through public practice
- Experience working with multiple companies and multi-currency
- Experience in financial statement consolidation
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
- Strong analytical skills; high level of attention to detail and accuracy
- Strong planning and organizational skills to determine priorities with strict deadlines
- Experience with computerized accounting software and proficiency in the Microsoft Office Suite. Microsoft Dynamics Great Plains or Solver experience is an asset
- Capable of handling confidential and sensitive information
- Ability to work individually and as part of a team in a fast-paced environment
- Passionate about the sports and entertainment industry
What’s in it for you?
- 100% Employer Paid Benefits + RSP Matching Program
- Oilers, Oil Kings, and Live Entertainment Ticket Options
- Healthcare and Lifestyle Spending Account Options
- On-Site Parking and Transit Allowance
- On-Site Gym
- Beautiful Office Space located Downtown Edmonton within Rogers Place - with easy access to the LRT!
- Social Work Culture + Employee Events
Next Steps:
Thank you for your interest in joining our team! Those moving forward in the process will be contacted by a member of our team.
Top Benefits
About the role
OEG Sports & Entertainment delivers North America’s leading sports and entertainment experiences to connect our fans to their passions. Located in the heart of the ICE District, OEG owns the 5-time Stanley Cup Champion Edmonton Oilers, the WHL’s three-time Memorial Cup Champion Edmonton Oil Kings, and the AHL’s Bakersfield Condors. OEG operates Rogers Place, North America’s premier and most technologically advanced sports and entertainment venue. The 18,647 seat, $480 million arena is among the most technologically enabled sports facilities in North America as well as the first LEED Silver-certified NHL Facility in Canada.
Our vision is to be a Global Leader in Sports & Entertainment. Together, we inspire our fans by connecting them to their passions, which is ours as well! We play hard as a team, and with devoted integrity towards our common purpose. We have commitments to innovation and growth, combined with performance excellence that ensures a fair return on investment. We develop our people to be leaders in our industry, and we invest in our communities. Through our world class talent, we strive to WIN. ON and OFF the ICE.
About the Role:
Reporting to the Manager, Financial Reporting, the Financial Analyst is responsible for assisting the OEG Finance team and its affiliated entities with the accuracy, timeliness and completeness of all financial reporting requirements. They will bring hands-on accounting experience and an in-depth understanding of accounting principles to perform complex accounting activities and financial analyses. The Financial Analyst will assist with daily, month-end and year-end financial reporting, as well as prepare various ad-hoc financial analysis and documents as required. The successful candidate will be working towards or have recently completed their CPA designation.
Your Focus in this Role:
- Supporting analysis of unique and complex transactions and determining appropriate accounting treatment under IFRS, as well as ensuring compliance with new and amended IFRS accounting policies
- Support for all OEG companies’ books, records and financial reporting, including monthly, quarterly and year-end financial statements and corporate consolidation
- Ensuring IFRS compliance of financial statements, drafting company-wide accounting policies and drafting financial statement note disclosures
- Maintains day-to-day accounting processes including posting journal entries and preparing general ledger reconciliations
- Reconciling intercompany and related party balances, and ensuring the completeness and accuracy of related party transactions
- Works closely with the OEG Tax team to prepare various deliverables in order to meet tax deadlines
- Assists with annual financial statement audit, including preparation and review of audit working papers, and coordination with external auditors
- Liaises with Corporate Finance and Treasury on Corporate matters, including the accounting and reporting of corporate transactions
- Maintaining responsibility for any IFRS statement adjustments and entries required to close
- Maintain accounting controls by supporting Finance Department policies and procedures
- Support budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis
- Support capital expenditures within the business, including liaising with the Capital Committee on a regular basis
- Other duties and project-oriented tasks as assigned
Who You Are:
- You’re a positive person with a customer-centric focus
- You’re a self-starter that is excited by autonomy and has a relentless drive to exceed expectations
- You’re open-minded and don’t mind adjusting on the fly
- You believe in a team-first mentality and you thrive in a collaborative, egoless environment
- You’re organized, have a keen eye for detail, and incredible time management skills
- You have a talent for building great working relationships at all levels within an organization
Education, Experience and Skills :
- Post-Secondary Accounting Diploma or Degree required
- Completion or progress towards a CPA designation
- 2 to 4+ years in financial reporting; experience in a public accounting firm is also considered appropriate
- Experience with IFRS, either direct or through public practice
- Experience working with multiple companies and multi-currency
- Experience in financial statement consolidation
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
- Strong analytical skills; high level of attention to detail and accuracy
- Strong planning and organizational skills to determine priorities with strict deadlines
- Experience with computerized accounting software and proficiency in the Microsoft Office Suite. Microsoft Dynamics Great Plains or Solver experience is an asset
- Capable of handling confidential and sensitive information
- Ability to work individually and as part of a team in a fast-paced environment
- Passionate about the sports and entertainment industry
What’s in it for you?
- 100% Employer Paid Benefits + RSP Matching Program
- Oilers, Oil Kings, and Live Entertainment Ticket Options
- Healthcare and Lifestyle Spending Account Options
- On-Site Parking and Transit Allowance
- On-Site Gym
- Beautiful Office Space located Downtown Edmonton within Rogers Place - with easy access to the LRT!
- Social Work Culture + Employee Events
Next Steps:
Thank you for your interest in joining our team! Those moving forward in the process will be contacted by a member of our team.