Senior Financial Analyst - EV Charging

Parkland Corporation•Calgary, AB

About The Position

Sunoco LP is a leading energy infrastructure and fuel distribution master limited partnership. Following its acquisition of Parkland Corporation, Sunoco LP operates across 32 countries and territories in North America, the Greater Caribbean, and Europe. The Partnership’s midstream operations include an extensive network of approximately 14,000 miles of pipeline and over 160 terminals. This critical infrastructure complements the Partnership’s fuel distribution operations, which distribute over 15 billion gallons annually to approximately 11,000 Sunoco and partner-branded retail locations, as well as independent dealers and commercial customers. Sunoco is committed to making employees' jobs challenging and rewarding, offering competitive benefits, meaningful extras, and unmatched value. This role supports a rapidly growing part of Sunoco’s business, specifically the EV Charging segment. The Sr. Financial Analyst will lead accounting and reporting activities for the EV Charging business, focusing on establishing and executing accounting processes and internal controls, and implementing cost-effective automation while leveraging existing accounting capabilities within the Canada Finance and wider Sunoco teams.

Requirements

Professional Accounting Designation (CPA).
Minimum 8 years’ experience in progressive and responsible roles related to financial and management accounting.
Experience working in a strong customer service focused environment.
Excellent critical thinking, analytical and problem-solving skills including the ability to think outside of the box, deal with ambiguity and challenge information
Proven track record in building and maintaining strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders. Create a positive climate where team spirit and coordination are fostered.
Strong system skills including advanced proficiency with Microsoft Excel; knowledge of JDE, OneStream, SAP and Power BI considered an asset
Strong written and verbal communication skills along with the ability to work well in cross-functional teams
Strong understanding of financial systems, processes and internal controls including a working knowledge of GAAP (IFRS and US GAAP)
Well-organized and detail-oriented with a strong commitment to ensuring deadlines are achieved.
Candidates must be legally eligible to work in the country in which they applied. Regrettably, we are unable to sponsor employment visas at this time.
Final candidates will be required to undergo a confidential pre-employment background check, including but not limited to educational, criminal, credit, drug and alcohol, and/or fitness for duty testing.

Nice To Haves

knowledge of JDE, OneStream, SAP and Power BI

Responsibilities

Develop and create accurate quarterly, annual financial statements, note disclosures, including working papers, to meet external requirements.
Meet corporate reporting requirements, including timely OneStream submission and prompt response to additional information requests. Periodic overtime will be required to meet reporting deadlines.
Support the timely and accurate reporting of the division's cash position, including Net Working Capital and Cash Flow statements to the relevant stakeholders.
Identify and report operational and financial risks and support the quarterly risk reviews. Work closely with the business and finance teams to identify risks.
Ensure data integrity of financial systems, by ensuring compliance to financial procedures and accounting guidelines.
Correctly apply financial and accounting policies to reflect a truthful representation of the company's financial position.
Support the month-end and quarter-end close process and assure that all accounting allocations are appropriately made and documented.
Track the generation and monetization of carbon credits arising from EV charging activities and provide decision support to maximize value from these credits.
Ensure timely cash conversion (billing, collections, and accounts receivable) and credit management.
Develop a strong working relationship with other finance teams, including Treasury, Tax and Shared Services.
Support insight into sales and financial results regarding revenue for the business, including COGS, operating expenses, and profitability. Prepare short-term and long-term trends analyses and prepare budgets and variance analyses. Work closely with business leaders to ensure budget compliance.
Develop annual and monthly budgets and forecasts and support a credible and realistic activity-based Sales and Operations plan.
Execute monthly, quarterly, and annual internal controls, including reconciliations and balance sheet reviews.
Execute inventory and asset control audits and share accountability with the business to ensure effective inventory and asset management.
Identify and report compliance exceptions, including settlements, outstanding incidents, and potential legal claims.
Support Delegation of Authorities compliance in the organization.
Review capital project budgets and track expenses, ensuring costs are properly coded and allocated to the appropriate project.
Review work-in-progress billings for capitalization at project completion.
Analyze project financial data to identify trends, variances, and opportunities for improvement.
Prepare project financial reports, including budget vs. actual analysis, revenue recognition, and forecasting.
Demonstrates commitment towards continuous improvement initiatives and willingness to challenge existing practices. Establishes common streamlined processes and internal controls, as well as drives automation in a cost-effective manner to enable Sunoco to achieve synergies.
Monitors and ensures processes are developed and maintained in accordance with corporate policy, SOX compliance, tax reporting and other regulations.
Subject Matter Expert of Sunoco’s ERP and supporting software (e.g. JDE, OneStream): identify requirements, write test scripts, participate in testing upgrades, and act as a change agent for enhancements as applicable.