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Finance Manager - 6 Month Contract
Location: Calgary, Alberta - Hybrid
Company: GOLDBECK SOLAR Canada Corp.

About GOLDBECK SOLAR and PACE Canada LP

GOLDBECK SOLAR is a growing Engineering Procurement and Construction (EPC) company, designing, building and operating renewable energy projects in Canada and the United States.

PACE Canada LP is a renewable energy development platform focused on originating, developing, and advancing utility-scale solar and energy infrastructure projects across Canada. As part of the broader GOLDBECK SOLAR Group, PACE benefits from the expertise, resources, and operational capabilities of an established global renewable energy organization.

We are seeking a Finance Manager to join our team on an initial six-month contract, with the potential to transition into a permanent role based on business needs and individual performance.

Position Summary

Reporting to the VP Finance of GOLDBECK SOLAR Canada Corp., the Finance Manager will be responsible for leading all finance, accounting, and reporting activities for PACE Canada LP.

This is a hands-on role that combines day-to-day financial management with process improvement and systems integration initiatives. The successful candidate will oversee the full accounting cycle, support strategic decision-making through financial reporting and forecasting, and help align PACE Canada's finance processes with GOLDBECK SOLAR's broader systems, controls, and reporting framework.

The role is ideal for a finance professional who enjoys building processes, improving efficiency, and working in a dynamic, entrepreneurial environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage the full cycle of vendor invoices, including accurate coding to GL, accounts and projects, verifying approvals, and matching to purchase orders.
• Process vendor payments, reconcile vendor statements, and assist with maintaining vendor compliance records.

• Review and reconcile project revenues and development-related expenditures.

• Record deposits, reconcile AR subledger, manage customer holdbacks, and follow up on overdue accounts.
• Prepare monthly journal entries for items including depreciation, prepaids, interest, foreign exchange, and intercompany service charges.
• Perform weekly and monthly bank reconciliations.
• Maintain general ledger accuracy and supporting documentation.
• Coordinate outsourced payroll reporting and related accounting entries.
• Preparation of GST/HST returns
• Reconcile balance sheet accounts and analyze variances.
• Lead the monthly, quarterly, and annual financial close processes, including the preparation of monthly reporting packages and financial statements.

• Optimize the use of Xero, Dext, ApprovalMax, and other finance systems.
• Identify opportunities for automation, reporting enhancements, and process efficiencies.
• Partner with development, project, and executive teams to provide financial insights and support.
• Assist with budgeting, project economics, and strategic planning activities.
• Ensure compliance with internal controls and company policies.
• Develop and maintain short-term and long-term cash flow forecasts.
• Monitor cash requirements and support funding requests.
• Provide management with timely insights into liquidity and working capital requirements.

Qualifications and Experience

• Bachelor's degree or diploma in accounting, finance or related field.
• CPA designation or working toward a CPA designation considered an asset.
• Minimum 5 - 7 years of progressive accounting experience.
• Proficiency in ASPE and multi-currency reporting environments.
• Knowledge of corporate income tax and sales tax compliance in Canada.
• Intermediate-to-advanced expertise in Microsoft Excel.
• Experience with Xero or QuickBooks Online required, along with a general proficiency and curiosity of other software and cloud-based applications.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and time-management skills.
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively across teams.
• High attention to detail and results-oriented mindset with a focus on deadlines and quality standards.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

What We Offer

• Compensation: $50 - $65 / hour, based on experience
• Hybrid work environment (3-days in office)
• Opportunity to transition to a permanent role based on business needs and individual performance