Senior Accountant

Pacific Energy Canada • Vancouver, BC

2d • CA$90,000 - CA$120,000 • Onsite

About The Position

We are seeking a highly motivated Senior Accountant to join our finance team and support the organization through its transition from construction to operations. This role offers a unique opportunity to combine financial planning & analysis (FP&A), business partnering, and financial reporting within a dynamic, large-scale project environment. A key focus of the role will be contributing to the development of the company’s first 5-year operating budget and long-range financial plan, working closely with cross-functional teams to support operational readiness and informed decision-making.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or related field.
• CPA designation.
• 4–7 years of relevant experience in accounting and/or financial analysis, preferably in Oil & Gas, Mining, Construction, or Utilities.
• Experience with budgeting, forecasting, and financial modeling.
• Exposure to IFRS reporting and audit processes.
• Strong Excel and analytical skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively with non-finance stakeholders in a cross-functional environment.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively with both internal and external stakeholders.
• Strong organizational and multi-tasking skills and being effective in a fast-paced and changing complex environment.
• Good team player, ability to work collaboratively within a team environment.
• Proactive mindset with a strong sense of ownership and accountability.
• Ability to work well under pressure and handle multiple tasks and changing priorities within tight time frames.
• Motivated and willing to take ownership of tasks.
• Energetic in pursuit of continuous improvement processes.
• Shares knowledge readily and encourages personal development.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with ERP systems (e.g., SAP S/4HANA) is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with operations, project, procurement, and corporate teams to support financial decision-making.
• Provide insights into cost drivers, operational performance, and key business risks.
• Translate financial data into clear, actionable recommendations.
• Support development of the company’s initial 5-year operating budget.
• Build and maintain financial models to support planning and forecasting.
• Prepare budgets, forecasts, and variance analysis.
• Perform scenario and sensitivity analysis to support planning decisions.
• Prepare and deliver regular financial reporting packages for local and international stakeholders.
• Provide clear commentary on results, trends, and drivers of performance.
• Support continuous improvement of reporting tools and outputs.
• Support preparation of IFRS financial statements and disclosures.
• Contribute to the month-end and quarter-end close process, including: Preparing and reviewing journal entries, Performing account reconciliations and variance analysis, Supporting timely and accurate close deliverables.
• Collaborate with the overseas shared services center to coordinate close activities, review deliverables for accuracy and completeness, and resolve issues on a timely basis.
• Assist with analysis of financial results to ensure accuracy and completeness of reported information.
• Support external audit processes, including preparation of working papers and coordination of audit requests.
• Contribute to the development and enhancement of accounting policies, processes, and internal controls.
• Assist in establishing robust financial reporting processes in preparation for operations.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior