Company DescriptionHalton Hills Hydro provides distribution excellence to approximately 23,000 customers in the Town of Halton Hills. As a local distribution company licensed by the Ontario Energy Board, our mission is to provide electricity distribution excellence in a safe and reliable manner. Halton Hills Hydro focuses on safety, reliability, competitive rates, financial metrics, conservation, environmental initiatives, community focus, and smart grid implementation. We have a history of innovation and have received recognition for our leadership in the industry and community.Role DescriptionThis position reports to the Regulatory Affairs Officer. The Regulatory Finance Analyst will be primarily responsible for the monthly settlement process with the IESO, recording and reporting of variance accounting, the preparation of supporting documentation for regulatory filings and rate submissions with the Ontario Energy Board and other agencies, follow regulatory proceedings and advise on implications to the Corporation, provide assistance with financial regulatory and cost analysis as well as budgeting and annual and cost of service rate classes. Primary ResponsibilitiesSupport the Regulatory Affairs Officer to ensure business and corporate objectives are metPrepare monthly and annual regulatory journal entriesCompletion of monthly unbilled calculations and reconciliations of distribution and deferral and variance accountsMaintain records to satisfy annual OEB reporting requirements including rate filingsComplete monthly settlement related claims with the IESO as required including OER and RPP Settlement claimsPrepare monthly power bill entries and Statistics Canada reportsRemain current on all new or changing regulatory accounting guidance and communicate the implications to the organizationSupport the billing department to ensure accurate testing and implementation of approved rates and rate riders, per OEB approved Tariff of Rates and ChargesMaintain positive working relationships with all internal departments, management staff and employees as well as with external customers, contractors, municipal agencies and governmental bodiesPerform other duties as assignedSkills/Abilities/KnowledgeAdvanced Microsoft Office skillsWork independently and as an analytical thinker with the ability to conduct research, data analysis, and solve complex problemsStrong organizational skills and attention to detailExcellent interpersonal and communication skillsAbility to multi-task and manage competing deadlinesKnowledge of procedural controls and data validation techniques is requiredAn interest in electricity regulatory policy and complianceKnowledge of the regulated Ontario electricity market, regulations and other regulatory instruments considered an assetQualifications3 to 5 years progressive experience in a regulatory or finance roleExperience with financial modeling will be considered an assetExperience with Enterprise Resource Systems (Great Plains or similar)Post secondary degree in Business or Accounting or equivalentRecognized professional accounting designation or advanced standing towards obtaining an accounting designation (CPA designation preferred)Advanced time management skills and the ability to prioritize responsibilitiesAdvanced research and analytical skillsAbility to communicate effectively across the Corporation and externally at all levelsCandidates should thrive in a dynamic and ever-changing environment
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Regulatory Finance Analyst