DEPARTMENT: Finance
WORK LOCATION/OFFICE: Calgary
STATUS: 01 Full Time - Salaried
NUMBER OF HIRES: 1
Our Purpose
FortisAlberta exists to power Alberta's future. By safely delivering reliable electricity, we support the communities and businesses that drive our province forward. Our core values Safety, Integrity, Respect, Excellence, and Service are at the heart of everything we do, fostering a diverse, innovative, and resilient organization. We believe these values position us to make a lasting impact and build a sustainable future for Alberta.
Why Join Us?
At FortisAlberta, your role has purpose. As an Internal Controls Advisor reporting to the Manager Internal Controls & Finance Projects, you will work hands-on with teams across business units, guiding risk management initiatives that directly support FortisAlberta's standards. Collaborate with subject matter experts, lead workshops, and apply your insights to shape compliance strategies and strengthen our processes.
Here, you will make an impact that matters in a company that values integrity, teamwork, and growth. If you're ready to bring your business acumen and leadership skills to a team dedicated to Alberta's energy future, we'd love to connect.
What your typical day will look like:
- Support business areas in identifying risks, managing controls, and addressing control deficiencies to ensure compliance.
- Guide teams in assessing control effectiveness using frameworks like SOX-404, updating narratives, conducting process walkthroughs, and documenting results.
- Conduct risk interviews on business processes, co-facilitate workshops, and develop actionable recommendations for mitigating risks.
- Design and test internal controls to ensure their effectiveness in financial reporting, supporting both management reviews and external audits.
- Coordinate with stakeholders, including Fortis Inc. and Internal Audit, to track, report on, and oversee remediation plans for control deficiencies.
- Manage access to control systems (SharePoint, WDesk by Workiva) and support quarterly certification processes.
As part of a collaborative team that values professional growth, you will have opportunities to sharpen your skills in communication, problem-solving, and relationship building.
Here's where you come in:
-
Required Qualifications:
- Degree with a major in Accounting or Finance plus a minimum of 5 years of related experience; an equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.
- Minimum of 2 years of direct experience developing and documenting processes and controls that are compliant with US SOX standards, required.
- Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA) designation required.
- Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience working in a regulated environment, ideally within the electrical utility industry.
- Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:
- Solid understanding of accounting principles, with experience in US GAAP.
- Strong communication skills to collaborate across levels and functions.
- Analytical thinking and attention to detail, with a proactive approach to risk assessment and control design.
- Organizational skills to manage multiple priorities within deadlines.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel), with experience in SAP and WDesk.
- Initiative to drive improvements and challenge the status quo.
FortisAlberta Inc.
320 17th Ave SW
Calgary
Alberta Canada
www.fortisalberta.com
