Manager Accounting, Hydrocarbon West

At Parkland, our purpose is to Power Journeys & Energize Communities. We are a prominent independent supplier and marketer of fuel and petroleum products and a leading convenience store operator. As One Parkland team, we proudly serve diverse retail, commercial and wholesale customers across Canada, the United States, the Caribbean region, and South America. We power a growing family of locally known brands including M&M Food Market, Fas Gas Plus, Pioneer, RaceTrac, Superpumper, Ultramar, Chevron, Esso, and ON the RUN.

We recognize that diversity gives us an edge and inclusion propels us forward. We're also a passionate team of down-to-earth achievers, committed to getting our customers, colleagues and communities further, faster. As such, we welcome talented individuals that have a variety of perspectives, backgrounds, and industry experience who will contribute to the success of our One Parkland team.

Position Title: Accounting Manager, Hydrocarbon West

Team and Location: Hydrocarbon Accounting - Calgary, AB

Salary: $ 115,000/year

Position Summary:

The Accounting Manager is responsible for leading the hydrocarbon accounting (HCA) team, which is responsible for timely and accurate balancing of fuel and non-fuel inventory at all retail and commercial locations in Western Canada. As a member of the HCA Leadership team, the Accounting Manager is accountable for coaching and developing the supervisors, subject matters experts (SME) and analysts in their region. The Accounting Manager is a champion of continuous improvement for their team and ensure the team is executing their activities in accordance with the standardized processes while ensuring full compliance with all internal and external controls. Collaboration, ability to communicate effectively with all levels of the organization, and strong knowledge of ERP and reporting are critical skills required for this role.

Key Responsibilities:

Team Leadership

• Creating and fostering a psychologically safe environment where Diversity and Inclusion is at the core of everything the team does
• Leading by example the values of Finance Shared Services and ensuring collaboration and client / customer focus is always present
• Leading a team of 14 Supervisors, SME's, and Analysts including developing, mentoring, coaching, and providing timely feedback
• Work planning, recruitment, and effective assignment of tasks
• Ensure team members having annual goals and individual development plans that is reviewed throughout the year

Reconciliation and Reporting

• Ensure daily balancing of business units (BU) by product is completed by teams in region
• Review and sign off monthly analysis of reconciliation and balancing of BU prepared by SMEs
• Ensure discrepancies between subledger and general ledger are investigated and resolved by Supervisors and SMEs
• Ensure full compliance to all documented processes and controls (internal and external)
• Accountable for monthly Key Performance Indicator (KPI) reporting in the region for fuel and non-fuel products
• Review and sign off monthly and quarterly accountability packages prepared for Clients

Continuous Improvement

• Implement a culture of continuous improvement (CI) mindset
• Provide mechanism for team to live principles of ESSA (Eliminate, Simplify, Standardize, Automate processes)
• Ensure standardized processes, tools, reports are evergreen and team is providing timely feedback to Optimization organization to improve them
• Embrace change and lead through example continually asking the 'why' behind activities and how it can improve
• Set CI initiative target for team members as part of annual goals and provide encouragement and support for team members to deliver their targets
• Develop in depth understanding of the HCA value chain and it connectivity through processes and systems within the organization

Qualifications and Skills:

• Post-Secondary in Accounting, Finance or Supply Chain Management
• CPA designations (or near completion)
• Minimum of 8+ years of experience in accounting or finance at a fast-paced environment
• Minimum 3+ years leading teams including leading leaders
• Able to coach and mentor staff including career development
• Ability to develop relationships across divisional lines and to cultivate a collaborative approach to decision-making
• Strong communication, interpersonal and presentation skills
• Ability to work in a face paced environment with strict deadlines and competing priorities
• Experience with internal controls and CSOX process documentation
• A solid understanding of downstream business and inventory management would be an asset.
• A working knowledge of ERP and systems including JDE (JD Edwards), SAP, EnterpriseOne, DAS, Spreadsheet Server, Power BI, ATOMIC, OneStream, PDI, Infosys, Ascend
• Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Excel and modeling including power queries, SQL, etc.
• Bilingual candidates in English, French is an asset
• Project management skills a strong asset

We Offer:

• Our Performance-based Annual Incentive Plan, an annual bonus awarding your performance.
• A share in our success through the Employee Share Purchase Plan and 100% company matching.
• A flexible group benefit plan that offers health and dental coverage choices to meet the needs of each unique employee. Inclusive of life and disability insurances, Health Care and Lifestyle Spending options, and a supportive Employee and Family Assistance Program.
• Participation in Parkland Pledge, an employee-driven charitable giving program.
• An employee referral program - earn up to $2000 for your referral.
• In-house learning and development opportunities, leadership training, international opportunities.
• Discount Programs and Educational Scholarship Programs for family members.
• Save on gas at our participating gas stations across Canada (Chevron, Fas Gas, Ultramar, and Pioneer).
• A safety focused work environment and ongoing safety training.

Please note:

• Candidates must be legally able to work in Canada at this time. Parkland regrets that it is unable to sponsor employment Visas.
• Parkland Corporation is committed to the principles of Employment Equity. We strive to provide accessibility in employment to ensure equal access to employment opportunities for candidates, including persons with disabilities. Parkland Corporation will endeavour to provide accommodation to persons with disabilities in the recruitment process upon request. If you are selected for an interview and you require accommodation due to a disability, please notify us upon scheduling your interview.
• Please note that final candidates for this position will be required to undergo a confidential pre-employment background check which may include but not be limited to educational, criminal, credit, drug and alcohol and/or Fitness for Duty testing.

This position will close on April 30, 2024 or when a successful candidate is found.

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