Tidewater Renewables Ltd. (the “Corporation”) is a multi-faceted, energy transformation company that was incorporated in May 2021. Our focus is on the production of low carbon fuels, including renewable diesel, renewable hydrogen, and renewable natural gas, as well as carbon capture through future initiatives. The Corporation was created in response to the growing demand for renewable fuels in North America and to capitalize on its potential to efficiently turn a wide variety of renewable feedstocks (such as tallow, used cooking oil, distillers corn oil, soybean oil, canola oil and other biomasses) into low carbon fuels. Tidewater Renewables' objective is to become one of the leading Canadian renewable fuel producers, with Environmental, Social, and Governance being a top priority.
The Corporate headquarters of Tidewater Renewables is in Calgary, Alberta and our field operations are located across British Columbia and Alberta. We currently have three primary business units: (i) Renewable Diesel, (ii) Renewable Natural Gas, and (iii) Renewable Hydrogen. The Corporation is also focused on expanding its renewable asset portfolio and maximizing its logistics reach throughout North America. Tidewater Renewables is a reporting issuer in each of the provinces of Canada and is traded on the TSX under the symbol “LCFS”.
Tidewater Renewables has an immediate opening for a Senior Financial Analyst reporting to the Controller. This is a full-time position based in Calgary.
Summary of Responsibilities:
- Prepares monthly forecasts for capital expenditures, and operating expenses;
- Drive improvement in monthly, quarterly, and yearly financial analysis and reporting processes;
- Prepare ad hoc economic analysis and management reports as needed;
- Prepares monthly lookbacks comparing accruals and budgets to actuals;
- Prepares monthly accruals;
- Assists with invoicing processes;
- Assists with cash planning and management processes;
- Finance liaison for commercial and field operations to support analysis and trending;
- Responsible for oversight and preparation of month-end operating revenues and cost accruals;
- Preparation, review and distribution of internal monthly financial reports;
- Support preparation of quarterly and annual external financial reports;
- Review and update division of interest on jointly owned assets and calculation of third-party fees for operating cost recoveries;
- Preparation and presentation of monthly actual and budget variance analysis;
- Assist with preparation of business unit budgeting and forecasting;
- Responding to requests from external auditors and preparing related working papers;
- Assist with preparation of consolidated budgeting and forecasting models, along with internal monthly operating reports;
- Optimize and document various business processes related to internal and external reporting matters;
- Works independently on various accounting and financial reporting related projects.
Qualifications:
- 5+ years of financial accounting experience with a CPA or CFA designation
- Accounting or Finance degree considered an asset
- 2+ years’ experience with month-end accounting cycle
- 2+ years’ experience using QByte
- Renewable Energy industry experience considered an asset
- Proficient computer skills, including an advanced understanding of Microsoft Excel, Word, and Outlook
Competencies:
- Motivated, hard-working and with an exceptional attention to detail;
- Strong time management skills and an ability to work well under pressure while meeting daily/weekly deadlines;
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to communicate effectively with a wide variety of stakeholders within the organization;
- Ability to manage multiple tasks and duties, while meeting daily deadlines, in a consistent manner;
- Ability to work well as a member of a team;
- Excellent accounting analysis and problem solving skills;
- Ability to proactively identify and understand problems while looking at the overall big picture to help resolve reporting issues;
- Ability to review and understand finance as well as formulate a plan, solutions and alternatives to resolve issues with best practices and successfully execute on issues;
- Willingness to learn, improve existing processes, and confront new challenges;
- Self-motivated problem solver with a relentless focus on high quality results and operational excellence, and
- Enthusiastic and committed to getting the job done in a fast paced, high-performing, dynamic environment with a willing to "roll up the sleeves" and "get the job done" attitude.
Compensation:
We offer a competitive compensation package including an attractive base salary, short term and long term incentive plans and the opportunity to participate in an employee share purchase program. As an equal opportunity employer, the Corporation conducts a gender pay equity analysis as part of its recruitment process and thereafter on an annual basis.
Employee Benefits:
Tidewater Renewables offers a comprehensive and flexible benefit program that includes health, dental and medical coverage, paramedical services, a healthcare spending account and an Employee and Family Assistance Program. Our benefits plan also provides our team with access to health and wellness compensation, as well as additional coverage with Best Doctors, Global Medical Assistance Plan, and complimentary access to a variety of professional support resources and tools.
Diversity, Equity & Inclusion:
Tidewater Renewables is an equal opportunity employer and strives to be an employer of choice. We believe in diversity of thought and experience and value the perspectives, experience, and ideas that our people bring to the organization as a result of their age, gender, education, and background.
We thank all interested candidates for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
