Capital Accounting Team Lead

TC Energy•Calgary, AB

9d•Hybrid

About The Position

Determined, imaginative, curious—if these are some of the ways you describe yourself, we want to learn more about you! At TC Energy, we are proud to connect the world to the energy it needs. Guided by our values of safety in every step, personal accountability, one team and active learning, we deliver the critical energy that North America and the world rely on while balancing reliability, affordability and sustainability. This position reports to the Manager – Canada Gas Accounting within the Canadian Natural Gas Pipeline (CNGP) Financial Services team. As the successful candidate, you will lead and oversee the maintenance, analysis, and reporting of capital asset records for our Canadian natural gas pipeline systems, ensuring accuracy, consistency, and strong accounting governance. If you are an analytical problem-solver who is driven by continuous improvement, adept at working with and analyzing large volumes of data, values collaboration, and is energized by delivering exemplary customer service, we want to hear from you.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in finance, accounting, or a related discipline
CPA professional accounting designation or enrolled in the CPA certification program
10 or more years or progressive related experience

Nice To Haves

Strong organizational, analysis and communication skills
Keen attention to detail, self-motivated and drive for continuous improvement
Ability to perform effectively under tight deadlines with multiple priorities and minimal supervision
Proven team player, successful in developing and maintaining collaborative working relationships
Experience working with PowerPlan and SAP
Knowledge of Rate Regulated and Capital Accounting and U.S. GAAP

Responsibilities

Provide subject-matter expertise in the practical application of capital accounting, serving as the primary point of contact for capital-related accounting matters across the business
Lead and oversee capital accounting activities in support of month-end and quarter-end close, ensuring accuracy, completeness, and timeliness
Review monthly rate base and forecast models, along with supporting schedules and analyses, to support regulatory filings, budgeting, and forecasting processes
Interpret, apply, and clearly communicate capital accounting policies, ensuring consistent application across projects and entities
Coordinate and oversee capital and lease accounting processes within PowerPlan, including data integrity, controls, and reconciliation activities.
Contribute to the SAP+ project and any system upgrades
Coordinate responses to internal and external audit requests, regulatory inquiries, and other information requests, ensuring well-supported and timely responses
Proactively identify capital accounting issues, risks, or control gaps, and lead the resolution in collaboration with cross-functional stakeholders
Identify, recommend, and execute process improvements to enhance efficiency, controls, and data quality within capital accounting processes
Develop and maintain clear documentation, playbooks, and training materials to support development, cross-training, onboarding and long‑term sustainability of the function
Partner closely with Operational Accounting, Project Controls, Regulatory, FP&A, and other stakeholders, strengthening collaboration and positioning the capital accounting team as a reliable, knowledgeable, and solutions-oriented function
Coach, develop, and supervise capital accountants, including reviewing work, providing technical guidance, setting priorities, and supporting performance and professional development