Head Accountant Jobs in Quebec (NOW HIRING)

Why should you join our team?

Innergex Renewable Energy Inc. is an independent renewable energy producer with an extensive and growing portfolio of assets in Canada, the United States, France and Chile. The Corporation develops, acquires, owns and operates hydroelectric facilities, wind farms, solar farms and energy storage facilities. 

For more than 30 years, Innergex has believed in a world where abundant renewable energy promotes healthier communities and creates shared prosperity. We are convinced that generating power from renewable sources will lead the way to a better world. We remain committed to responsible growth that balances people, our planet, and prosperity. We believe in offering an engaging, inclusive and supportive work environment where each team member can thrive.

Your contribution!

The Senior Accountant, Shared Financial Services plays a key role in ensuring the reliability of financial information and the efficiency of Innergex's accounting operations. Through technical expertise and leadership, this individual contributes to the integrity of financial results, maintains a rigorous control environment, and supports the continuous improvement of accounting processes and systems. By collaborating with multiple stakeholders, they support the organization's growth and actively contribute to the achievement of business objectives.

Your day-to-day!

The person in this position oversees the monthly, quarterly, and annual closing processes and ensures the quality of the financial data produced. They review and approve the journal entries prepared by the accounting team, oversee the reconciliation of balance sheet accounts, and oversee the preparation of sales tax returns and annual tax filings.

They also oversee the preparation of periodic financial statements and participate in external audits by coordinating and ensuring the quality of the required documentation. Their expertise is leveraged in the budgeting process and in conducting financial analyses to support decision-making and improve operational performance.

With a focus on continuous improvement, they contribute to special projects and the optimization of month-end closing processes and accounting practices. They work closely with the information technology teams to enhance financial systems and management tools.

Your skills, our requirements!

• Bachelor's degree in accounting and hold a CPA certification.
• At least eight (8) years of experience in financial accounting.
• Ability to identify opportunities for optimization and contribute to the continuous improvement of financial processes.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, and attention to detail.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet tight deadlines.

• Strong ability to thrive in a growing and changing environment.

• Good organizational skills, independence, and attention to detail.

• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
• Excellent proficiency in Excel and familiarity with financial systems and ERP systems.

• Experience with Oracle Fusion, OneStream, or similar platforms is a plus.

• Bilingualism (French and English, written and spoken) is required to ensure collaboration with different stakeholders outside of Quebec on a regular basis.

• Experience working at a publicly traded company or knowledge of U.S. GAAP is a plus

Additional considerations!

• The position is based at the company's head office in Longueuil, steps away from the Longueuil-Universite de Sherbrooke metro station.

• This position is a P3 level.

Our benefits!

• Competitive salary and annual bonus.
• Three weeks vacation to start and paid vacations during the holiday season.
• 100% Innergex-funded medical insurance from day one of employment, including primary care services via telemedicine.
• Group retirement plans with employer participation.
• 100% Innergex-funded Wellness account.
• Electric vehicle (E-VIP) incentive program.
• Hybrid work model.
• Career development opportunities.
• Offices accessible by public transportation.

Innergex is an equal opportunity employer that values each person's unique background, diversity, experiences, perspectives and talents. Innergex is committed to providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment and bases all employment decisions on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications. The key to our success as a global company is to recruit, develop and retain the most talented people from a diverse candidate pool.

www.innergex.com

Please note that only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.