Senior Financial Accountant

About Us

SECURE is a leading Waste Management and Energy Infrastructure business headquartered in Calgary, Alberta. Our extensive infrastructure network located throughout western Canada and North Dakota includes Waste Management Facilities, Industrial Landfills, Pipeline Operations, Metals & Mining, and Specialty Chemicals, Energy Infrastructure include Blending & Facility Supply and Trading & Storage.

Our number one goal every day is to go home safe. Like our values state, working the SECURE way starts with working safely. Safety is the cornerstone of our culture, because if we are not safe, nothing else matters.

Your Opportunity at SECURE

As our Senior Financial Accountant, you will be responsible for assisting with accounting and finance activities for the division. The successful candidate will be a driven individual with strong communication and interpersonal skills.

This role is based out of Calgary, Alberta

The Team

The Senior Financial Accountant will join a collaborative and supportive team that values effective communication and knowledge-sharing. This role involves close interaction with stakeholders across various departments, creating a highly engaging atmosphere where team members support each other to achieve shared financial goals.

Work Environment

The work environment is dynamic and fast-paced, requiring adaptability and a proactive approach to handle complex financial tasks efficiently. This role provides a balance of routine financial activities and special projects, fostering both stability and continuous learning within a structured yet evolving setting.

A Day in The Life

• Oversee/assist in the daily accounting and finance activities for the division
• Assist in the month-end close activities
• Assist in the interim and year-end audit – preparing audit schedules, providing information at auditor’s request, providing explanation in variances, etc.
• Initiating and implementing process improvements
• Assist in the monthly reporting and analysis of financial results including detailed variance review of the month’s operational results, and review/preparation of balance sheet account reconciliations
• Provide support and financial assistance in an efficient and timely manner to various stakeholders
• Lead and/or support special projects such as IFRS standards implementation, complex accounting issues analysis and internal control process updates
• Preparation of ad-hoc financial information

Skills, Experience & Qualifications

• 5+ years’ experience
• A CPA designation is required
• Experience in a public accounting firm is preferred
• Strong knowledge of IFRS is required
• Strong knowledge of internal controls framework and testing processes
• Excellent oral and written communication skills with highly developed interpersonal skills
• Experience working in a team-oriented, collaborative environment
• Advanced Excel skills

The following are considered assets in this role:

• Experience in oil and gas industry is an asset but not required
• Knowledge in the use of D365 and related reporting tools (Solver, PowerBI)
• Adaptable and ability to work in fast paced environment

What's in it for you

At SECURE, we focus on opportunities for growth and improvement; for our employees, our customers, our partners, and the communities we operate in. We are an energetic team, driven by the needs of our customers, and we care about making a meaningful contribution. We strive to attract, retain, and motivate employees by offering a competitive compensation package that recognizes employee contributions and performance.

In addition to rewarding job opportunities, we offer:

• Competitive industry wages and compensation programs, which includes:
• Employer-paid benefits: health, dental & more
• Health care spending account
• Employee wellness program
• Employee savings plans
• Career progression
• A competitive employee referral program
• Industry-leading safety standards
• Community investment initiatives https://www.secure-energy.com/community-investment

We believe our team’s strength comes from our diversity.

Every SECURE employee has a right to feel safe and welcome. We pride ourselves on being a respectful workplace where all employees have equal access to opportunity and support.