Senior Analyst – Project and Capital

The Alberta Electric System Operator (AESO) is responsible for the safe, reliable, and economic planning and operation of the Alberta Interconnected Electric System. We provide open and non-discriminatory access to Alberta’s interconnected power grid and also facilitate Alberta’s competitive wholesale electricity market. The AESO strives to foster an inclusive, diverse and equitable workplace where people feel respected and welcomed for who they are, together we deliver high performance and innovative results.

Job Description

If you are a current AESO employee or contractor, please view openings and apply through our internal site at Workday.

We are looking for an enthusiastic, reliable, professional individual to join our Finance team in the Senior Analyst – Projects and Capital role. Reporting to the Manager, Accounting and Procurement, the Senior Analyst - Projects and Capital is responsible for the accurate and complete set up of all projects (capital, expense, and time tracking) within the AESO’s ERP, along with ownership of the day to day and monthly activities related to administration and reporting on corporate projects. This position plays a pivotal role in tracking total project budget, including governance of budget adherence and project controls for the program managers, and provides reporting to senior management. This role works collaboratively with the capital accountant on monthly project-related transactions (treatment of capital and expense) and quarterly and annual reporting related to work in progress, capital commissioning, retirements and disposals, ensuring accuracy in results and reporting.

This full-time opportunity offers a competitive salary, and a variable pay program. We also have paid vacation and flex time, health and dental benefits, mental health support, a defined contribution pension plan, and learning and development opportunities as part of your overall compensation package.

You will enjoy working with us if:

• You flourish in a hybrid work environment, where the team is in the office on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays. Mondays and Fridays are flexible for where you work best.

• You enjoy working in a team of bright professionals, and work and learn in a diverse atmosphere – our team and colleagues have varied backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives.

• You thrive in fast-paced environments—adaptable, flexible, with strong time management and quick to navigate shifting priorities and change.

• You have strong attention to detail and organizational skills.

• You are a self-starter, with strong analytical and problem-solving skills to see an issue through to resolution.

• You value professionalism and understand the importance of handling sensitive/confidential situations delicately.

• You have strong interpersonal skills with ability to work independently and as part of a team, obtaining buy-in as necessary to smooth processes and keep things flowing.

• You have strong oral and written communication skills.

Accountabilities include but are not limited to:

• Ownership of the Corporate Capital Management Program including reporting to senior management, maintenance of the related SharePoint site, analysis and oversight during the annual budget process.

• Coordination and confirmation of monthly time sheet closure activities.

• Monitoring appropriate allocation of project costs between capital and expense.

• Accurate set up of project assets, ensuring validity of the assets as commissioned.

• Assist with monthly capital accounting transactions providing direction to ensure understanding and accurate treatment.

• Collaborate with the Workday support team for troubleshooting and optimization of project and asset-related processes.

• Establish and manage change around new processes, business changes or modifications to external and internal reporting requirements.

• Compilation of quarterly audit committee and stakeholder reporting related to projects and capital costs.

• Provide onboarding and continuing support to project managers for project set up and management within Workday.

What you’ll bring to us:

• Professional CPA accounting designation or actively pursuing, or relevant work experience or in lieu of an accounting designation.

• 10+ years of related work experience as a project and/or capital accountant/analyst requiring an application of judgement though independent work in dynamic and non-routine activities.

• Strong working knowledge of IFRS, most notably IAS 16 and 38, is desired.

• Working knowledge of Workday ERP considered an asset, if not Workday then another integrated ERP system (such as SAP or Oracle)

• Capital budgeting and forecasting experience.

• Proven experience working with a variety of project managers for project set up activities and ongoing maintenance and support.

• Highly adaptable in learning and working with new systems and software.

• Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Excel, including ability to manipulate and analyze high volumes of data using advanced Microsoft Excel functions.

• SharePoint and/or Power BI experience is desired.

Application deadline: April 30, 2025

If you are contacted for a pre-screening and/or interview, please advise of any accommodation measures required to enable you to fully participate. Information received relating to accommodation measures will be addressed confidentially.

The Alberta Electric System Operator is unable to accept unsolicited agency resumes.

The Alberta Electric System Operator, and its members, officers, employees and agents (collectively, the "AESO") is committed to protecting personal information provided to it. When you submit your personal information to the AESO for the purpose of pursuing employment with the AESO, the collection, use and disclosure of personal information is in accordance with the provisions of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act (FOIP Act) of Alberta.

As noted, the AESO is mandated to maintain the safe and reliable operations of the provincial power grid. As part of meeting its obligations, the AESO may require the successful candidate to undergo a criminal background check for the position. This collection of personal information for the purposes of a check will be conducted in accordance with Section 33 of the FOIP Act.