FINANCIAL REPORTING POLICY ANALYST (18-24 MONTH TERM)

WINNIPEG, MB

• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Defined-benefit pension plan.
• Nine-day work cycle which normally results in every other Monday off, providing for a balanced approach to work, family life and community.
• Flex-time and partially remote work schedule (providing the option to work remotely 3 days per 2 week period), depending on nature of work, operational requirements and work location.

• Research and recommend appropriate accounting treatment for emerging issues within the enterprise to ensure compliance with International Financial Reporting Standards and applicable regulatory requirements.
• Coordinate and lead quarterly review meetings for all newly drafted discussion papers and guidance documents to ensure thorough review and approval. Additionally, maintain the SharePoint site housing all accounting recommendations, discussion papers, and guidelines.
• Develop year-end note disclosures related to newly adopted accounting standards and liaise with external auditors regarding current accounting changes.   
• Responsible for the identification, reconciliation, and analysis of lease liabilities, including calculating the present value of new lease obligations and revaluing existing liabilities annually. Also accountable for tracking leases to support year-end note disclosures.  
• Coordinate the annual review of all legal claims to ensure the appropriate liabilities and/or provisions are accurately recognized, where applicable.
• Coordinate quarterly and annual reviews of environmental liabilities and provisions to ensure that appropriate liabilities and/or provisions are accurately established, where applicable.
• Participate in and provide guidance to enterprise working groups and committees on the implications of environmental, social, and governance (ESG) reporting standards for external reporting.
• Lead or participate in a variety of special projects across accounting and finance. Plan, direct, and coordinate project activities to ensure that objectives are achieved within established timelines.
• Provide mentorship and guidance to accounting interns in conducting ad hoc standards research and policy reviews. 

• Completion of the CPA program and two years of related financial or accounting experience as a professional accountant combined with progressively responsible work experience and demonstrated skills and abilities required for the position. 
• Must possess a thorough working knowledge of the technical and theoretical aspects of accounting, including International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS), as well as Accounting Standards for Private Enterprises (ASPE).  
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to work with personnel at all levels within the enterprise.
• Demonstrated ability to investigate and analyze problems and objectively discuss, present, and justify recommendations.
• Detail oriented with strong organizational skills and ability to prioritize and manage multiple projects effectively. 
• Possess a high degree of initiative, with proven ability to work independently under broad guidelines and minimal supervision. Requires independent judgement in interpreting and applying detailed and often complex policies, regulations, and accounting principles.
• Well-developed analytical skills including the development and use of spreadsheets, as well as the demonstrated ability to use the Microsoft Office Suite of software applications.