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Senior Advisor, Financial Systems Support
@ TransAlta
Calgary, Alberta
Overview
TransAlta is hiring a Senior Advisor, Financial Systems Support in its Financial Systems Center of Excellence, based in downtown Calgary. The role supports business users of financial systems and processes, plans financial cutovers for reorganizations and acquisitions, and maintains SAP master data. The posting requires an accounting designation, 5+ years in a financial systems support role, and in-depth SAP module experience.
Responsibilities:
- Provide financial system and process expertise from source data to consolidated results
- Develop workplans and cutover plans for reorganizations and acquisitions
- Partner on financial statement preparation during transitions
- Maintain SAP master data and hierarchies
- Deliver system and process training to users
Requirements summary:
- Accounting designation and post-secondary education
- 5+ years in a financial systems support role
- In-depth experience with at least 3 SAP modules, TRM and CLM preferred
- Solid understanding of IFRS and SOX compliance
- Experience with Excel, Analysis for Office, Power Query and BI
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Benefits mentioned
Source and dates
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- Employer posting date
- 2026-11-09
- First seen by our source
- 2026-11-10
- Source record updated
- 2026-11-10
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Job details
| Seniority | Senior |
| Department | Finance & accounting |
| Experience | 5+ years |
| Hours per week | 40 (estimated) |
| Schedule | day |
| Work setting | Office |
| Position | Mostly sitting |
| Physical demands | physical low · computer high |
| Languages | English |
| Licences & certifications | Accounting designation |
| Background checks | criminal record, credit |
| Encouraged to apply | Women, Racialized people |
| Education | Professional degree (MD, JD…) (required), Bachelor’s degree (required) |
| Fields of study | Accounting |
| Perks mentioned | Generous paid time off, Flexible hours, Retirement plan, Performance bonus, Wellness, Home office allowance |
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TransAlta
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Full company description
TransAlta is one of Canada’s largest publicly traded power generators, delivering reliable electricity across Canada, the United States and Western Australia. For more than 100 years, our people have safely operated and evolved essential energy infrastructure that powers customers and communities. Our technology-diverse portfolio and disciplined execution allow us to deliver dependable power across evolving energy systems. We take a practical, responsible approach to meeting today’s energy needs while building for what comes next.
- LinkedIn followers
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- People associated on LinkedIn
- 1,541
- Reported office locations
- TransAlta Place, 1100 1 St SE, Suite 1400, Calgary, Alberta T2G 1B1, CA
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- 1741 River Road, Box 3040, Sarnia, Ontario N7T 8H1, CA
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- Other recorded names
- TransAlta
- Specialties
- Renewable energy
- Power generation
- Solar
- Wind
- Natural gas
- Hydro
- Battery storage
- Coal
- Data centres
- Electricity
- Utilities
- Energy transition
- and Clean energy
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TransAlta is one of Canada’s largest publicly traded power generators, delivering reliable electricity across Canada, the United States and Western Australia. For more than 100 years, our people have safely operated and evolved essential energy infrastructure that powers customers and communities. Our technology-diverse portfolio and disciplined execution allow us to deliver dependable power across evolving…
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Industry | Utilities |
| Company size | 1,001-5,000 employees |
| Headquarters | Calgary, Alberta |
| Organization type | Public Company |
| Year founded | 1911 |
| Specialties | Renewable energyPower generationSolarWindNatural gasHydroBattery storageCoalData centresElectricity |
| Open jobs on Jobsy | 14 |
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Senior Advisor, Financial Systems Support
WHO WE ARE
Our Power, Your Possibilities
At TransAlta, we don’t justgenerate electricity-we generate opportunity. As one of Canada’s largest publicly traded power generators, we’ve been powering communities for over 100 years across Canada, the U.S., and Australia. Our diverse energy portfolio and passionate team are driving the transition to a cleaner, more sustainable future.
We believe in the power of purpose, the strength of collaboration, and the value of continuous learning. If you’re ready to make a real impact in a dynamic industry, you bring the energy - we’ll provide the platform.
ABOUT THE ROLE
An exciting and challenging role within TransAlta’s Financial Systems Center of Excellence is now available. We are looking for an experienced Financial Systems Support Advisor. This position provides business user support in our financial systems and processes as well as planning financial cut over in reorganizations and acquisitions. This is an exciting role that touches every function in our organization, with lots of opportunity for career growth and zero chance of boredom.
This role is based in our Downtown Calgary Head Office. We value the benefits of working together in person while recognizing the importance of balancing work and life, and foster a supportive and flexible work environment.
A DAY IN THE LIFE
- Provide financial system or process expertise on complex matters from source data to consolidated results.
- Build strong relationships with cross‑functional departments to collaborate on system solutions.
- Develop detailed workplans and cutover plans to support reorganization activities, including acquisitions, mergers, and consolidation efforts.
- Partner on the preparation of financial statements and related financial statement components during transition events.
- Maintain SAP system master data and related hierarchies where required.
- Deliver necessary system and process training to keep TransAlta users up to date and maintain standards.
- Use your system and organisational skills to step into challenging and exciting new project work as required.
ABOUT YOU
- An accounting designation and post secondary education with 5+ years of relevant work experience in a financial systems support role.
- Solid understanding of IFRS, SOX compliance, and financial statement preparation.
- In depth experience with at least 3 of the following SAP modules: AA, AR, AP (VIM), PS, MM, TRM, CLM, BCS (BPC or Group Reporting), with TRM and CLM experience being highly preferred
- Understanding of the interplay of MM, PM/EAM, SCM, Payroll, and Business Planning on core finance modules (FI/CO) and processes.
- In depth experience with complementary tools such as Excel, Analysis for Microsoft Office, Power Query, BI.
- Demonstrate substantial experience in daily support operations, along with adaptability and expertise to coordinate integration projects as needed.
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills in a dynamic multi-stakeholder environment.
- Strong attention to detail, time management skills and a demonstrated ability to prioritize time sensitive deliverables with minimal supervision.
THE PERKS
- Competitive salary
- Annual incentives
- Company-matching pension plan
- Flexible health benefits for you and your family
- Generous vacation and personal days
- Learning and development programs
- Employee recognition and rewards
- Annual wellness allowance
Explore our Employee Experience Booklet on our Careers site to see how we support your growth and wellbeing www.transalta.com/careers
OUR CULTURE
At TransAlta, we’re driven by a Culture of Results, Learning, and Purpose. We prioritize psychological safety, wellbeing, inclusion, and belonging - creating a space where everyone can thrive. We believe that diverse perspectives drive innovation and progress, and we’re committed to building a workplace where you can be your authentic self.
Ready to Power Up With Us? Excited about this role but don’t meet every single requirement? We still encourage you to apply. Studies have shown that women and people of color are less likely to apply for a job unless they meet every single qualification. You might just be the candidate we are looking for.
WHAT TO EXPECT
The successful candidate may be required to complete background checks appropriate to the role and may include criminal record, education and employment verification or credit checks. ‘Safety sensitive positions’ will be required to complete pre-employment testing.
Due to the high volume of applications we receive, only those progressing will be contacted.
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