Financial Specialist

Job summary

The Financial Specialist is responsible for preparing consolidated financial statements, managing KPI reporting, and overseeing month-end and year-end close processes. This role also monitors cash flow, coordinates with external auditors, and identifies opportunities for accounting process improvements.

Job details

Salary Range: $85,000 - $100,000 POSITION SUMMARY The Financial Specialist is responsible for preparing entity and consolidated financial statements, operational and KPI reporting, and management and Board reporting packages for all entities. This role supports month-end and year-end close processes, including intercompany reconciliations, and contributes to external audit preparation and fieldwork, tax review, and cash flow monitoring and forecasting to ensure accurate reporting and adequate liquidity. The incumbent also develops financial insights, reporting materials, and process improvements that support operational priorities, investment decisions, funding needs, and continuous improvement across the accounting function. KEY DUTIES * Prepare entity and consolidated financial statements, including income statements, balance sheets, and cash flow statements, adhering to relevant compliance standards for first-pass issuance; * Prepare accurate and timely operational reporting for monthly, quarterly, and annual management and board reporting package for all entities, including financial and KPI reporting; * Develop reporting packages and presentation materials for senior management and support finance initiatives that improve reporting accuracy, efficiency, and automation; * Assist with month-end and year-end close processes, including journal entries and overview of balance sheet account reconciliations; * Assist in the preparation of standard working papers and assemble the full audit package in advance of the annual external audit; * Coordinate with external auditors and tax professionals by organizing required documentation and responding to review and audit requests; * Review intercompany billings and settlements across all entities; every intercompany balance agreed monthly; * Monitor daily cash balances, manage cash concentration and forecast short- and long-term cash flow for all entities, to ensure adequate liquidity to support operational strategy; * Support cash flow planning and prepare financial insights that assist with operational priorities, investment decisions, and funding needs; * Proactively identify opportunities for process improvements within the accounting function; * Attend Board meetings when requested; * Perform other duties as assigned. SKILLS AND ABILITIES * Advanced MS Excel, PowerPoint and Word skills * Advanced analytical skills and organizational skills * Advanced interpersonal skills, and enhanced communication and collaboration skills to support an internal client centric environment * Advanced ability to work independently and with a high degree of accuracy * A team player who can assist business unit leaders to understand and support change KNOWLEDGE * Advanced knowledge and understanding of International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) * Knowledge of the Utility Regulatory Framework and the Ontario Energy Board’s Accounting Procedures Handbook (APH) considered an asset EXPERIENCE & EDUCATION * Bachelor’s degree in business/accounting or related discipline * Professional Accounting Designation, CPA * Minimum 5 years in accounting/financial analysis role * Experience in the electricity sector is considered an asset WHAT WE OFFER * Competitive compensation, including annual incentive opportunity * Comprehensive Benefit Package, including Vacation & Floater Day entitlements, Health & Dental Benefits, Health & Wellness Spending Account, Employee Family Assistance Program and OMERS Pension plan * Complimentary on-site Fitness Center * Company phone / data plan * Flexible work arrangements * Opportunities for learning, development and growth APPLY TODAY! The Finance Specialist position is a new position within Milton Hydro. Candidates interested in this position are invited to apply in confidence, by completing their application through the Career Center by end of business day, October 27th, 2026. Please attach your resume and cover letter in .docx or .pdf format. Milton Hydro is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing a recruitment process that respects the dignity and independence of all candidates. Should you require accommodation at any stage in the recruitment, assessment or selection process please email hr@miltonhydro.com. We thank all applicants for their interest in Milton Hydro Distribution Inc., however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

What you’ll do

The Financial Specialist is responsible for preparing consolidated financial statements, managing KPI reporting, and overseeing month-end and year-end close processes. This role also monitors cash flow, coordinates with external auditors, and identifies opportunities for accounting process improvements.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a Bachelor's degree in business or accounting and possess a professional CPA designation. A minimum of 5 years of experience in an accounting or financial analysis role is required, along with advanced proficiency in MS Office and IFRS knowledge.

Benefits

• Annual incentive opportunity
• Vacation entitlements
• Floater day entitlements
• Health benefits
• Dental benefits
• Health and wellness spending account
• Employee family assistance program
• OMERS pension plan
• Complimentary on-site fitness center
• Company phone
• Data plan
• Flexible work arrangements

Listed skills

• Collaboration · Preferred
• Communication · Preferred
• Financial analysis · Preferred
• Month-End Close · Preferred
• Process Improvement · Preferred

Other relevant skills

Identified from the job description. Confirm important requirements above.

• Financial statement preparation
• KPI reporting
• Month-end close
• Year-end close
• Intercompany reconciliations
• Cash flow forecasting
• Audit preparation
• Tax review
• Financial analysis
• MS Excel
• MS PowerPoint
• MS Word
• IFRS
• Communication
• Collaboration
• Process improvement
• Intercompany Reconciliations
• Account Reconciliation
• Organizational Skills
• Advanced Analytics
• Planning
• Microsoft Excel
• Accounting
• Auditing
• Automation
• Balance Sheet
• Management
• Certified Public Accountant
• Consolidated Financial Statement
• Continuous Improvement Process
• Finance
• External Auditing
• Financial Analysis
• Forecasting
• Cash Flow Statements
• International Financial Reporting Standards
• Income Statement
• Interpersonal Communications
• Investment Decisions
• Learning Development
• Market Liquidity
• Operational Reporting
• Microsoft PowerPoint
• Tax Consulting
• Process Improvement
• KPI Reporting

Job areas

• Finance & Accounting
• Energy
• Management & Leadership
• Administrative
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• Financial Operations Specialist
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• Loan Interviewers and Clerks

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