Bluewater Power | Regulatory Financial Analyst
$91,000–$116,000 year
On-siteSarnia, Ontario, Canada
Job Summary
Research OEB regulations, codes, and legislative requirements to advise on compliance and organizational impacts. Track industry rate applications, report developments, and participate in regulatory proceedings and working groups. Coordinate OEB rate filings, RRR submissions, and regulatory reports with contributors to ensure timely submission. Advise senior management on rate strategy, regulatory compliance, and risk while developing financial models for rate applications and cost-of-service studies. Conduct regulatory finance and accounting analysis on revenue, cost of power, and regulatory assets. Prepare business plans, budgets, forecasts, and variance analyses; oversee implementation of approved rates and maintain compliance calendars. Represent the organization in OEB proceedings and IESO interactions, and deliver training on regulatory changes.
Required Qualifications
- Post-secondary degree from an accredited educational institution in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, Economics, or a related discipline
- Possess a professional accounting designation (Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA)) or actively pursuing a path to certification
- Minimum of three years of progressively responsible accounting, finance, regulatory, regulatory accounting, or financial analysis experience
- Demonstrated experience with OEB rate applications, regulatory accounting, budgeting, forecasting, financial modelling, IESO settlements, financial reporting, and deferral and variance accounts
- Strong knowledge of International Accounting Standards Board (IFRS), OEB accounting and regulatory requirements, IESO requirements, Ontario electricity legislation, industry codes, and market rules
- Demonstrated ability to lead complex cross-functional projects and provide functional direction to employees, consultants, and service providers
- Advanced analytical, project management, communication, stakeholder-management, and problem-solving skills, with the ability to deliver accurate work under strict deadlines
- Must hold and maintain a valid class "G" driver's license
- In accordance with Canadian immigration requirements, this advertisement is directed to applicants who are authorized to work in Canada
Desired Qualifications
- Ontario electricity utility experience is strongly preferred
- Advanced Microsoft Excel skills; experience with SAP, regulatory reporting, database, and business-intelligence systems is an asset
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