Director, Finance and Accounting (US)

About Metergy Solutions Inc. (“Metergy”)

As one of North America’s most experienced submetering providers, we’ve brought turnkey solutions to our clients for over 15 years. We help our customers effectively manage their utility consumption as we supply, install and remotely read electricity, water and thermal submeters. Across all building types, retrofit or new construction, we have the knowledge, equipment and staff to deliver a comprehensive solution from design, to implementation to billing. We are focused on maintaining strong customer relationships and value team collaboration to achieve our goals. For more information about Metergy, please visit us online https://www.metergysolutions.com/

Metergy is a portfolio company of Brookfield Infrastructure. Brookfield is one of the world’s largest investors, owners and operators of infrastructure assets across the utilities, transport, energy, data and sustainable resources sectors. This sponsorship provides Metergy with access to large-scale capital, infrastructure investment expertise and global reach.

Our Mission

Provide building owners and occupants with accurate and reliable utility consumption data through market-leading expertise in turnkey submetering and billing, while fostering a workplace with inspired team members empowered to do more good.

Position Summary

The Director, Finance and Accounting (US) will join the Metergy finance team in Markham, Ontario, with primary responsibility to support our businesses in the US.

This is a Hybrid role with 4 days in office (Markham) per week and periodic travel to the US once per month (New York City and Philadelphia).

Responsibilities

• Responsible for annual audit process and audited US financial statements and actively participate and lead the resolution of technical accounting issues;
• Oversee month-end closing process including the review and approval of journal entries;
• Oversee consolidation of our US finance function, processes, and systems between Metergy’s various US subsidiaries;
• Implement and maintain finance and accounting policies and procedures, including but not limited to, audit controls for all areas of the finance department, financial accounting and reporting;
• Lead, motivate and develop a high-performing US finance team in Markham (currently three), with support in New York City and Philadelphia (currently five), capable of meeting the demands of a dynamic company, foster a culture of continuous improvement;
• Collaborate with our FP&A function to compile, analyze and report on key business operating metrics/drivers, including ability to link operating and financial trends and variances;
• Collaborate with our Treasury function to ensure accurate cash forecasting;
• Assist in preparation of various analyses and reports for senior management to support their business decision making, and for the board of directors including monthly and quarterly board reports;
• Involvement with preparation of forecasting and business planning process;
• Ad-hoc analyses and presentations on financial and operational results, as well as supporting any special projects i.e. ERP implementation (D365)

Requirements

• Recognized professional accounting designation (CPA, CA preferred);
• Minimum seven years of work experience in an accounting function, with a track record of high performance and demonstrated experience in a leadership capacity;
• Highly proficient in Excel, including ability to model and use advanced functions;
• Highly proficient in PowerPoint, including ability to generate presentations;
• Experience with Microsoft Dynamics 365 (D365) a strong asset
• US Sales tax experience a strong asset
• Quickbooks experience an asset
• Experience managing remote employees (accounting and clerical)
• Strong attention to detail, a must, with ability to deliver management ready materials;
• Demonstrated leadership ability and is a team player;
• Effective managing multiple projects and working under time constraints, deadlines and organizational demands;
• Excellent organizational skills and capability to effectively manage priorities and apply a pragmatic and efficient approach to timely handle complex assignments;
• Self-motivated and pro-active, with respect to both managing workload and professional development;

Metergy’s recruitment process includes accommodation for applicants with disabilities. All accommodations will consider the applicant’s accessibility needs due to disability and are available upon request.