Senior Accountant - Jobs in Toronto

Job Description

At Peak Power, we’re making it profitable to pursue net zero Peak Power enables C amp;I companies to reduce costs while pursuing net zero goals by working with financiers to provide a no-cost battery energy storage solution that covers deployment, operation, and maintenance. We also help distributed energy resource asset owners optimize their assets through our Peak Synergy software. Peak Synergy is our energy efficiency software platform. It analyzes grid conditions in real-time and sends notifications for high demand hours. The platform also looks at how dirty the grid is at any moment. If a building has batteries and EVs chargers onsite, Peak Synergy manages their usage to meet sustainability goals and participate in complicated energy market programs.At the end of the day, this means cleaner, more reliable, and more affordable electricity for everyone. We’re powering the clean energy revolution.The OpportunityWe are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior Accountant to join our dynamic finance team. The Senior Accountant will be critical in supporting the Controller in various financial functions, including accounting, budgeting, reporting, revenue analysis, and expense management. The ideal candidate possesses strong analytical abilities, exceptional attention to detail, and the ability to communicate financial insights to stakeholders at all levels effectively. This work matters. Even a small change to optimize electricity usage can significantly impact our customers, electrical grid, and environment. We #39;re building something that will have a lasting, positive impact. Our new Senior Accountant will focus on: Accounting:

• Maintain general ledger and trial balance in accordance with IFRS and company policies
• Manage accounts payable, ensuring accurate and timely processing of vendor invoices and payments.
• Manage deferred revenue, project development expenses; prepare and update amortisation schedules.
• Manage month-end and year-end close processes and conduct detailed analysis to identify trends, discrepancies, and improvement opportunities
• Ensure monthly or quarterly statutory filings of all entities, including GST/HST, US states filing, and assist in tax audits.
• Assist in development and documentation of business processes and accounting policies to maintain and strengthen internal controls.

Budgeting, Forecasting, and Reporting:

• Assist in budgeting, forecasting, and preparing monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports for management review.
• Assess financial results and key performance indicators (KPIs) to identify trends and provide recommendations for improvements.
• Assist in the preparation of long-term financial plans and scenario analysis.
• Monitor and interpret expenses to ensure alignment with budgetary guidelines.
• Identify cost-saving opportunities and process improvements.

Treasury:

• Oversee cash flow forecasting and liquidity management to ensure adequate funds for operations and strategic initiatives.
• Monitor banking activities and develop relationships with financial institutions to optimise banking services and minimise costs.
• Ensure compliance with debt covenants and manage debt financing arrangements effectively.

Cross-Functional Collaboration:

• Work with internal stakeholders to provide timely and relevant information regarding project timelines, budgets vs. actuals, and outcomes.

• Collaborate with other departments to gather relevant financial data and insights.

What you will bring to Peak Power:The experience and education. You have proven experience delivering success in a fast-paced, multi-tasking role where you are comfortable working collaboratively and independently.

• Bachelor #39;s degree in finance, accounting, or related field; MBA, advanced degree, or CPA preferred.
• 5+ years of progressive experience in full-cycle accounting, financial analysis, budgeting, and reporting.
• Strong proficiency in financial modelling, data analysis, and reporting tools (e.g., Excel, SQL, Tableau).
• Solid understanding of IFRS, accounting principles and financial regulations in Canada (Understanding US GAAP is a plus).
• Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to convey complex financial concepts to non-financial stakeholders.
• Detail-oriented with a high degree of accuracy and integrity.

The drive and curiosity. You have a roll-up-your-sleeves attitude and are motivated to solve problems and support the organization’s success. You are passionate about contributing to innovative solutions to climate change. The flexibility. You are flexible to adapt your activities as needed to support evolving team priorities in a rapidly changing business environment. You are comfortable with ambiguity and are willing to figure things out when there is no clear, defined path or process outlined. You are proactive in identifying problems and finding solutions. So why Peak PowerWe’re focused on solving problems that impact energy markets both locally and around the world. We are a growth-stage clean technology company that has partnered with major names in real estate, financial services, electricity, and industrial spaces. With Peak Power, you’re not just working with an exciting company. You’ll be on the cutting edge of the global transition to distributed, clean, and carbon-free energy.How we invest in our team: Peak Power is composed of passionate, collaborative, and innovative individuals

• Justice, Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (JEDI). We believe in driving a better energy future through focused efforts towards understanding and improving Justice, Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion.
• You’re Covered. Comprehensive health insurance from Day 1 for Canadian team members.
• Work/Life Balance. Generous and flexible vacation and sick/wellness days for personal appointments and mental health breaks.
• We’re Listening. We take internal engagement surveys seriously and make actionable changes based on feedback.
• Keep Learning. Sharpen your skills through continuous development paid for by Peak Power.
• Get Social. Fun activities to stay connected both virtually and in person. This includes fun Slack channels that celebrate our love of food, fitness, fashion, furry friends, and everything in between!
• Long Weekends Start Early. Beat the traffic to the cottage or curl up with your favourite book. tart early with half days off before long weekends.
• Healthamp; Wellness. We care about your physical and mental wellbeing and offer monthly reimbursements to support your fitness and health journey.

Join us! Apply here or learn more about our company from our website or LinkedIn.At Peak Power, we value the unique experiences and perspectives that folks bring. This is how we build a collaborative and innovative environment. As such, we welcome people of different backgrounds, experiences, abilities, and perspectives.Should you feel that you don’t meet 100% of the areas of this posting we encourage you to apply and tell us more about what values you feel you could add to the team. Accommodations are available by request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.   Powered by JazzHR