Controller

About the Company 

Blackstone Energy Services Inc. is an independent and unbiased energy advisor providing services to public institutions and private sector organizations to help them manage their energy budgets, consumption needs, and carbon reduction efforts. We are guided by our impassioned vision to take all of our clients to net-zero by 2050 and have won three consecutive Canadian Business Excellence Awards. Since 2003, we have been helping our clients save, sustain and thrive in the built environment by developing custom energy management solutions for cost and consumption improvements, conservation and efficiency, carbon advisory, and renewable generation. 

The Opportunity:

You are an individual who wants the benefits of working in a smaller company – namely, the opportunity to make a direct impact.  This role is a key member of our Finance team and collaborates with leaders across the organization.  Reporting to the VP Finance, you will oversee financial and accounting activities for Blackstone Energy Services Group. Additionally, you will provide financial counsel on major business activities, as well as ensure controls and safeguards of division assets. You will develop and train personnel to ensure the efficient operation of the finance team. If you have the desire and willingness to be a builder of businesses, then this is the right position for you. 

Your Qualifications:

• CPA designation;

• Proven experience (minimum 6 years) as a controller and/or accounting supervisor overseeing financial/accounting activities and internal controls, or equivalent experience

• Experience in taxes an asset

• System familiarity with Quickbooks, MS Office Suite, Unanet or other enterprise software an asset

• Demonstrated leadership, accountability, initiative and financial rigour in carrying out responsibilities

• Must exhibit both autonomous initiative and be team-oriented

• Experience with general ledger functions and the month-end/year-end close process

• Advanced financial modelling skills using MS Excel and other modelling applications

• Sound business management acumen with proven people management (coaching/mentoring) skills, interpersonal and communication skills

• Accuracy and exceptional attention to detail

• Strong analytical and problem resolution skills, including ability to research, identify and simplify complex issues

• Maintain an excellent working relationship with departments and stakeholders

Responsibilities:

• Working with team members and internal partners, spearhead the preparation of all periodic accounting and financial reporting and variance analysis within the established corporate deadlines
• Assist with the preparation of the annual business plan / budget and quarterly forecasts; identify related risks and opportunities
• Support client profitability analysis and manage/prepare client related reporting
• Manage the AR and AP function and team members, ensuring timely collection/disbursements, correct coding and HST treatment
• Oversee revenue / deferred revenue recognition process ensuring compliance with IFRS, internal policies and controls.
• Preparation, review and/or approval of month end reconciliation (e.g. client billings and supplier invoices), client rebates, transactional processes and journal entries
• Assist with payroll related remittances/reporting when needed
• Ensuring financial risks are monitored, identified, and processes/controls are implemented to mitigate any risks identified.
• Manage and control access and authorization within the various online banking platforms, review and approval of EFT and wire payments
• Oversee revenue / deferred revenue recognition process, ensuring compliance with accounting standards, internal policies and controls.
• Ensuring overall organizational financial compliance with regulatory bodies and legislative requirements (e.g., CRA) and 3rd parties
• Supporting the transformation of the financial results close function through centralization and optimization, and improvements on data/systems
• People management - train and develop team of four
• Vendor and client onboarding (including contract, client set up, banking information, etc.)
• Track customer deposit accounts and ensure proper documentation (invoice vs. progress approval certificate) is issued to draw down on funds; Reconcile bank accounts for client money held by Blackstone
• Collaborate with internal partners and departments for finance-related requests and queries

See How We’re Creating Good Energy

At Blackstone we operate with an ethos of creating good energy for our people, clients and the planet. Our values are central to guiding how we do business and why we do what we do:

Client First.

Anticipate customer needs and act with unbiased transparency to earn their trust.

Climate Crusaders.

Net-zero impact is our passion and protecting the planet, our responsibility.

Make it Right.

Deliver with excellence, always. Do the responsible thing even when it’s not the easiest thing.

Think Like an Entrepreneur.

The new energy economy demands we create, do better, innovate and think big to solve for the climate crisis.

Team Up.

Collaborate to bring innovative perspectives and the best solutions. Our unique, diverse backgrounds and experiences fuel better outcomes for all.

Why job seekers choose Blackstone:

We offer an attractive total compensation plan that includes competitive pay, flexible work arrangements, fully funded, employee-focused benefits (including virtual doctors, enhanced support for mental health and preventative health care practitioners, as well an extensive Employee Assistance Plan), and a collaborative, inclusive, solutions-oriented work culture.

Blackstone is an equal opportunity employer, providing equal opportunities to employees regardless of gender, gender identify, race, ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation, religion, marital status or age.

Our commitment to sustainability is foundational to who we are.  Read our Corporate ESG reporthere.

We thank all candidates for their interest, however, only those being considered for an interview will be contacted. No phone calls, please.