Project Accounting Lead – Distribution & Gas

Project Accounting Lead – Distribution & Gas

Winnipeg, MB

Manitoba Hydro is consistently recognized as one of Manitoba's Top Employers! We are a leader among energy companies in North America, recognized for providing highly reliable service and exceptional customer satisfaction. Join our team of Manitoba's best as we continue to build a company that champions safety, supports innovation, and delivers on our commitment to customer service - while actively fostering a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace reflective of the communities we serve.

Great Benefits

• Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.
• Defined-benefit pension plan for long-term financial security.
• Nine-day work cycle, typically resulting in every other Monday off to support a balanced approach to work, family life and community.
• Flex-time and partially remote work schedule (providing the option to work remotely 3 days per 2-week period), depending on nature of work, operational requirements and work location.

Position Overview:

Under the general direction of the Project Financial Services Manager, this position oversees financial management and controllership activities for an assigned capital portfolio, providing leadership and coordination across the full project financial life cycle. This role is required to provide expert guidance, analytical support, and recommendations that enhance financial processes, promote accountability, and enable informed business decisions.

Responsibilities:

• Develop a strong understanding of the assigned capital portfolio and provide strategic financial support to leaders responsible for project delivery.
• Lead and oversee capital budgeting, project planning, and the establishment and maintenance of accurate financial and master data for capital projects.
• Conduct ongoing financial analysis, variance monitoring, and performance reporting, ensuring timely, accurate insights through monthly, quarterly, and annual reporting cycles.
• Provide oversight of project and contract expenditures, support contract evaluation (including tax considerations and payment terms), and ensure effective processes for expenditure review and control.
• Lead monthly capital review meetings, coordinate inputs from stakeholders, review capital approval documents for financial integrity, and support regulatory filings and related information requests.
• Provide leadership to assigned staff and drive continuous improvement in financial processes, data integration, and portfolio management practices.
• Provide guidance on work eligible for capitalization in accordance with accounting standards.
• Oversee the accurate set up of project financial and master data, including WBS, network and activity structures, cash flows forecasting, budgeting, interest and escalation calculations, in-service dates and retirements. This includes ensuring proper asset and depreciation categorization of project and contract costs.

Qualifications:

• A Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA) designation with four years related experience, combined with progressively responsible work experience and demonstrated skills and abilities for the position.
• Strong financial and analytical expertise, with experience in accounting principles, financial systems, and capital processes.
• Proven leadership abilities, including supervising teams, fostering collaboration, and working effectively with stakeholders across an organization.
• Demonstrated sound judgment, problem solving skills, and the ability to handle confidential or complex matters independently.
• Excellent communication skills and the capacity to deliver high quality work in fast paced environments while managing multiple priorities.

Salary Range

Starting salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience. The range for the classification is $52.88-$72.45 Hourly, $101,332.40-$138,828.30 Annually.

Apply Now!

Ready to join a team that energizes Manitoba and puts safety, innovation, and inclusion at the heart of everything we do? Visit www.hydro.mb.ca/careers to learn more about this position and to apply online.

Application deadline: MARCH 3, 2026.

We appreciate your interest in Manitoba Hydro and thank all applicants. Only those selected for the next stage of the selection process will be contacted.

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