Financial Analyst

Company Summary:

Connacher Oil and Gas Limited (“Connacher” or the “Company”) is a private in situ oil sands developer, producer, and marketer of bitumen. The Company operates two steam-assisted gravity drainage facilities located near Fort McMurray, Alberta.

Position Summary:

Connacher is seeking an energetic and motivated individual to join the finance group on a full-time basis.

Reporting to the Controller, the Financial Analyst will assist with various month-end close processes, processing invoices, and other ad-hoc accounting-related issues.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Draft various financial reporting deliverables: quarterly and annual external financial statements with related disclosures; monthly internal financial statements; and monthly budget-to-actual analysis
  • Complete various month-end accruals and working papers related to: revenue, diluent, transportation, royalties, and G&A
  • Review and implement complex accounting transactions and pronouncements
  • Assist with the annual tax return preparation
  • Maintain working relationship with external auditors: coordinate and manage review/audit engagements and prepare required working papers and address audit queries
  • Complete regulatory filings related to: ESTMA, GST, and Statistics Canada Surveys
  • Assist with the purchase-to-pay function: reconciliation and coding of invoices for payment and communicate with vendors regarding accounts and payments

Education Requirements:

  • Post-secondary degree from an accredited university
  • 3-5 years of relevant experience (public practice or industry)
  • CPA designation is mandatory

Qualifications and Skills:

  • Experience in the upstream oil and gas industry
  • Proficient with Microsoft Excel and Word
  • Willingness to learn and collaborate with other members of the finance team
  • Desire for continuous learning and professional growth
  • Strong interpersonal skills and ability to develop and maintain relationships

Application Process:

Please forward your resume and cover letter to careers@connacheroil.com by November 22, 2019.  Connacher is offering a competitive starting compensation package, including full benefits and RRSP matching plan.  We thank all candidates for your interest; however, only successful applicants will be contacted for an interview.