Key Responsibilities Include

• Maintaining accurate records for consolidated balance sheet accounts;
• Preparing complex journal entries;
• Reviewing cash-related and other journal entries prepared by team members;
• Preparing quarterly and annual consolidated financial statements and notes to the consolidated financial statements;
• Preparing quarterly and annual consolidated cash flows;
• Preparing quarterly binder and supporting working papers as well as reviewing documentation prepared by other team members;
• Preparing and reviewing quarterly and annual standalone entity financial statements and cash flows;
• Preparing quarterly and annual US GAAP standalone financial statements;
• Preparing and coordinating complex accounting transactions that occur in the year;
• Creating and maintaining documentation for accounting processes and policies;
• Creating, maintaining and/or revising system-generated accounting reports;
• Liaising with other functional groups on accounting matters as required;
• Upholding and promoting the Company’s core values; and
• Other tasks and duties as required.

Education

• A recognized Canadian accounting designation (CPA) or close to completion is required.

Experience

• Minimum eight (8) years recent and proven corporate accounting experience including consolidation;
• Experience working within a complex, dynamic, and multi-entity environment;
• Working knowledge of International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) and good understanding of financial processes; and
• Experience in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment.

Personal Characteristics & Skills

• Strong organization skills with the ability to manage competing priorities and deadlines;
• Strong knowledge of Microsoft Excel and excellent eye for accuracy;
• Strong communication skills, both oral and written;
• Excellent critical thinking skills with the ability to identify and solve problems;
• Highly motivated, with the ability to contribute and collaborate in an energetic and dynamic team environment;
• Thrives in a rapidly changing environment, with the ability and desire to create or modify processes for new business conditions;
• Ability to switch gears quickly and effectively utilize resources to get the job done;
• Ability to exercise sound and critical judgement, show initiative, and be proactive;
• Highly detail-oriented with an ability to focus on the ‘big picture’;
• Displays professionalism and strong ethics; is reliable and trustworthy;
• Practical, communicative, organized, directive, and flexible;
• Passionate about contributing to a positive work environment and development of company culture; and
• Enthusiasm for both the Position and BluEarth’s initiatives and vision.

Job Requirements

• Ability to work outside regular business hours when required.

Core Attractions

• Working for a well-capitalized leader in the Canadian renewable energy industry, with a track record of success;
• Working in a collegial, open, engaging, and fun atmosphere with a strongly aligned team;
• Exposure to many facets of the Company;
• The opportunity to make a significant, meaningful difference to the Company through diversity of job activities and responsibilities; and
• Achieve career growth within a growing and evolving company.