Highlights of the job
EPCOR Water Services has a full-time, permanent Revenue & Regulatory Manager position to join the Finance & Planning team working out of the Rossdale Water Excellence Building at the Rossdale Water Treatment Plant in Edmonton, AB.
In the Revenue & Regulatory Manager role you will be accountable for the planning, preparation, analysis and timely reporting of regulated water, wastewater collection and treatment revenue in Edmonton and for the surrounding communities EPCOR Water Services serves. This includes ensuring accurate and timely reporting and analysis and achieving the required outcomes with time spans of up to 12 months.
We are accepting applications from both current EPCOR employees and external candidates at this time.
On Team EPCOR, we believe that acknowledging the unique needs, perspectives and potential of all our team members makes this a great place to work. As diverse individuals, most of us work differently – we have varying needs when it comes to how we work best, the level of flexibility we require and how we communicate and collaborate with those around us. The Where We Work Program allows us to define a future of work that is more flexible, inclusive and rewarding – empowering you to work in a way that fits both your needs and the needs of your team. If the successful candidate is interested, they will have the option to participate in the hybrid Where We Work program after completing 3 to 6 months in role and meeting the eligibility requirements.
What you’d be responsible for
The Revenue & Regulatory Manager is accountable to the Revenue & Regulatory Senior Manager will have the following key accountabilities (but are not limited to these):
Providing input to the Revenue & Regulatory plans and directions, ensuring an appropriate understanding of the EUI and Regulated Water Services strategy throughout Revenue & Regulatory and ensuring on-going effective positioning and appropriate relationships between other positions in Revenue & Regulatory and in the rest of EUI.Developing and implementing appropriate (3 – 12 month) deliverables within the context of the Revenue & Regulatory business plan.Identifying the necessary budget requirements for the provision of accurate and timely financial reporting and analysis for functions supported by Revenue & Regulatory.Ensuring the delivery of optimal results against appropriate performance metrics. For Revenue & Regulatory, organizing and ensuring completion of accurate and reliable revenue reporting and analysis within prescribed timelines, ensuring the satisfaction of Water Services management through the provision of focused financial analysis and expertise.Developing, implementing and reviewing regulated revenue processes to ensure compliance to policies, standards, regulatory requirements and ensuring mitigation of risks.Ensuring the timely and accurate completion of Budgets and Forecasts for the areas supported by Revenue & Regulatory through cooperation with the Water Services Finance Manager responsible for Planning and Reporting and within the prescribed cross-functional accountabilities.Providing guidance to the team while ensuring the completion of accurate and timely monthly, quarterly and annual financial reporting and external audit process requirements for the areas supported by Revenue & Regulatory while also maintaining high quality internal controls, including adherence to CSox requirements.Providing financial information and analysis in support of Water Services regulated rate filings and related compliance filings.Supporting Water Services management and the Revenue & Regulatory Senior Manager by managing and leading accounting team with the objective of ensuring the provision of accurate and reliable revenue reporting and analysis for Edmonton regulated revenues to assist in decision making.Supporting continuous improvement in the area of revenue reporting and analysis through identifying areas and ideas for improvement and carrying out continuous improvement initiatives.Hiring, developing, coaching and leading a strong team, including determination of optimal numbers, recruitment, retention and development.
What’s required to be successful
Qualifications, experience and behaviours you possess are:
Completion of a Degree or Diploma in Business, Finance or Accounting from a recognized post-secondary education institute.Accredited Accounting designation.Strong understanding of EPCOR Financial Processes and Understanding of current accounting practices and policies.Experience that includes:7 (or more) years in progressively responsible accounting roles.2 (or more) years in a supervisory capacity. Demonstrated understanding of utility billing software, specifically SAP and Oracle AR.Understanding and use of Oracle financial system and related support systems.Advanced Microsoft Office skills, specifically in Excel for financial analysis and reportingDemonstrated capability to apply the relevant knowledge: and technical skills to monitor the adherence to financial accounting practices, policies and accounting standards.and technical skills to provide management with relevant financial analysis and input.
In addition to the above, as the successful candidate you will demonstrate the following:
Communication skills – You communicate clearly and respectfully with the intention to understand other’s perspectives and understand that you are representing EPCOR's brand and values in all communication. This includes all forms of communication whether written or spoken and is adapted to the audience you are addressing and with an emphasis on technical subjects.
Continuous Improvement - You consistently look for ways to improve; proactively identify and solve problems. Focus improvements on the process not the person/group; looking for root causes and long-term solutions over quick fixes and openly (and respectfully) communicate problems with teams to engage all perspectives to find solutions.
Acts with Integrity – You are trustworthy, fair and able to keep confidences. Brings forward situations thought to be inappropriate or inconsistent with EPCOR’s policies and values and creates a respectful work environment where ideas are challenged and people feel trusted and safe.
Takes Ownership – Your words and actions demonstrate an understanding of the link between your own accountabilities and how they contribute to EPCOR’s performance. When completing tasks you exercise sound judgement and achieve your objectives on time and to the defied standards.
Other important facts about this job
This is a professional level position that typically works Monday to Friday (40 hours per week).
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Please note the following information:
A requirement of working for EPCOR is that you are at least 18 years of age, successfully attained a high school diploma (GED, or equivalent level of secondary education) and legally entitled to work in Canada. (A copy of a valid work permit may be required.)If you are considered for the position, clearance on all applicable background checks (which may include criminal, identity, educational, and/or credit) and professional reference checks is required. Some EPCOR positions require an enhanced level of background assessment, which is dictated by law. These positions require advanced criminal record checks that must also be conducted from time to time after commencement of employment.A technical/practical assessment may be administered during the selection process and this exercise will be used as a part of the selection criterion.To meet the physical demands required of some positions, candidates must be in good physical condition and willing to work in all weather conditions. Clearance on pre-placement medical and drug and alcohol testing may be required.Prior infractions for unsafe driving behaviours will be evaluated and considered for non-selection regardless of current demerits on file.