Senior Financial Accounting Analyst

Status: Permanent Full Time

Working Conditions: Hybrid (3 days on-site)    

Education Level: 4 years of University in a business discipline (ie. Accounting, Commerce, Economics)

Base Location: Oshawa, ON

Shift: Days

Travel: 10%

Deadline to Apply: May 13, 2026

Salary Range: $2,751.92 - $3,227.88 Per Week

Electrify your career and help build a brighter tomorrow.

Every generation has a challenge that defines them. At OPG, we are calling on all innovators, disruptors, thought leaders and change-makers. Join us as we work to electrify life in one generation and build a sustainable future powered by our electricity, our ideas, and our people. Join OPG and make history.

Whether you work in the skilled trades or are a business professional, a career at OPG is an opportunity to electrify your life on -- and off -- the job.

JOB OVERVIEW

Ontario Power Generation (OPG) is looking for a dynamic, strategic and results-driven professional to join our team in the role of Senior Financial Accounting Analyst.

Reporting to the Senior Manager, Regulatory Finance, this position is responsible for providing advice and guidance, coordination and support to management on a company-wide basis in areas related to financial reporting, forecasting, maintaining critical information in OPG finance systems and databases, modelling and preparation of reporting for senior executives. Specifically, the candidate will be responsible for providing accurate and timely preparation of reports associated with OPG’s regulatory deferral and variance accounts (regulatory accounts). The successful candidate will also take a key role in assisting with the application of new regulated electricity rates in front of the Ontario Energy Board (OEB) and preparing submissions in accordance with the reporting requirements set by the OEB.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES   

• Act as process owner for the regulatory accounts transaction and reporting processes, providing accurate and timely preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual journal entries associated with regulatory account balances, and interfacing with external and internal auditors in support of OPG’s monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reporting processes.
• Collaborate with the broader finance team and other groups within OPG to prepare monthly forecasts of regulatory accounts in support of performance reporting and to support the annual business planning process through accurate and timely preparation of the regulatory account balances business plan.
• Utilize a range of financial systems such as SAP to effectively manage and analyze financial data while maintaining a consistent framework for accounting activities across the organization.
• Prepare submissions pursuant to the OEB’s reporting requirements for OPG for each year in accordance with the timelines set out by the OEB.
• Assist in the application of new electricity rates for OPG in front of the OEB, including preparing evidence, preparing responses to questions from OEB staff and other key external stakeholders, and providing support as necessary during technical conferences and oral hearings.
• Responsible for any ad-hoc information requests on regulatory accounts from both internal and external sources. The related information is high profile and requires a sound knowledge base of accounting and regulatory processes.
• As applicable, oversee and/or design regulatory accounting integrated financial processes within corporate and/or between corporate and sites with a clear consideration of internal control implications.
• Other duties as required.

QUALIFICATIONS

• 4 years of University in a business discipline (ie. Accounting, Commerce, Economics); CPA designation is required.
• Minimum 8 years of relevant experience.
• Experience in a public company or rate-regulated environment is an asset; experience in utilities, electricity, or power industries would be an asset.
• Experience in a similar consultative role to provide advice, guidance and assistance in the application of financial accounting policies and procedures, including experience with IFRS and/or US GAAP, identifying key issues and assessing alternative solutions.
• Demonstrated experience in the preparation and analysis of consolidated balance sheets and operating accounts, cash flows, and year-over-year analysis of various accounts, with knowledge of the requirements for the preparation of consolidated financial statements and financial reporting in a large organization.
• High level of proficiency with the use of information technology tools such as Microsoft Word, Excel, Access and Outlook, as well as experience using large financial or integrated enterprise systems such as SAP Finance Modules and an affinity for using technology to find efficient ways to collate and disseminate knowledge.
• A results-oriented self-starter who demonstrates a sense of urgency and sound decision-making skills, with the ability to work in a fast-paced, changing environment and effectively manage several projects simultaneously.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills; ability to influence and communicate effectively across the company and externally at all levels, combined with sound judgment, attention to detail, critical thinking, and creative problem-solving abilities.

The successful candidate will exhibit uncompromising integrity and commitment to upholding corporate values, and the OPG Code of Business Conduct.

OPG is committed to fostering an inclusive, equitable, and accessible environment. If you require accommodation during the selection process, please contact AODA@opg.com

What makes a career at OPG different?

With operations across Ontario, OPG is one of the most diverse power producers in North America. As the largest generator in Ontario, we meet approximately 50% of the province’s electricity needs, largely from low-carbon sources like nuclear and hydro. 

As we work to achieve our vision of Electrifying life in one generation, OPG and our family of companies are also helping advance the development of new low-carbon technologies such as Small Modular Reactors (SMRs), refurbishment projects, and electrification initiatives to help power the growing demands of a growing economy. Join OPG and make history.

Please submit your application online at https://jobs.opg.com/.  OPG thanks all those who apply; however, only candidates considered for an interview will be contacted.

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Please note: All job postings at OPG are to fill existing vacancies within our organization. 

OPG may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools as part of the applicant screening process. However, applications will also be reviewed by a member of our Recruitment team to ensure a fair and thorough assessment.

The base salary range considers many factors including, but not limited to experience, education, and training, including any collective agreement requirements for union represented positions. It is not typical for the salary to be offered near the top of the range, and salary is dependent on numerous factors. For management roles, the base salary range does not represent the total compensation package. The total compensation package for regular full-time management roles includes pay-for-performance programs for annual and medium time periods. Maintaining a high-performance culture and excellence is a core expectation of every member of our leadership team and is rewarded through the established compensation framework.

OPG is committed to employment equity. As such, we encourage applicants from equity-seeking communities (Indigenous Peoples, racialized persons, persons with disabilities, and women). We strongly believe that alleviating the under-representation of equity-seeking individuals will create a stronger OPG team and allow us to better serve the needs of our diverse communities.

In order to fulfill the above-mentioned purpose, priority in hiring may be given to qualified persons who self-identify as a member of equity-seeking groups as identified in the application process. This initiative constitutes a special program under the Human Rights Code/Canadian Human Rights Act.