POSITION DESCRIPTION Accounts Payable Supervisor, Calgary The…

POSITION DESCRIPTION

Accounts Payable Supervisor, Calgary

The Company

Canadian Hydro Developers, Inc. ("CHD") is Canada's premier independent producer of
green power, focusing on environmental stewardship and growth, empowering
employees, acting with integrity, and providing solid economic returns to investors. Our
goal is to exit 2011 with 900 MW of green power plants in production and have an
inventory of at least 1,632 MW to foster future growth. CHD is a publicly traded
company, listed on the Toronto Stock Exchange under the symbol `KHD'.

CHD is a developer, owner, and operator of 20 renewable energy generation facilities
totalling net 364 MW in operation. In addition, CHD is in or nearing construction on an
additional 10 projects representing 517 MW of installed capacity with an aggregate
capital cost of up to $1 billion. The renewable generation portfolio is diversified across
three technologies (water, wind, and biomass) in the provinces of British Columbia,
Alberta, Ontario and Québec. This portfolio is unique in Canada as all facilities are
certified, or slated for certification, under Environment Canada's EcoLogoM Program.

Our values, which are upheld as an organization through our actions, are:
       Respect for co-workers, stakeholders and the environment
       Integrity in our pursuit of operational excellence
       Communication that is clear, constructive and considerate
       Entrepreneurship, including ownership of one's work, seizing the right
       opportunities and commitment to continuous learning and teaching.

The Position

Title

Accounts Payable Supervisor, Calgary

Reporting Relationships

   ·    Reports directly to the Senior Financial Accountant at Head Office in Calgary.
   ·    Accounting Assistant is a direct report at Head Office in Calgary.




                                          1 of 3
                                     Chief Financial Officer



                                    Vice President, Finance



                                 Manager of Financial Reporting



                                      Corporate Controller



   Senior Financial Accountant     Plant Accountant (GPEC)        Office Administrators



   Accounts Payable Supervisor



      Accounting Assistant




Accountability
As the Accounts Payable Supervisor, you are responsible for the timely and accurate
recording of accounts payable and other general ledger transactions, as required. You
are a direct support for the Senior Financial Accountant and play a vital role in the timely
and accurate reporting of the Company. You are also responsible for the supervision of
the Accounting Assistant, and review of their work as needed.

Key Functions

         Analyzing, verifying and posting transactions to journals, ledgers and other
         records with moderate direction;
         Working closely with your direct report and the rest of the team to motivate,
         support, coach, and mentor to ensure the team is successful in their roles;
         Review, reconciliation, and inputting of cash and Visa expense reports;
         Preparing and reviewing accounts payable cheque runs and journal entries;
         Assisting the Senior Financial Accountant with providing support documentation
         to construction engineering company as part of monthly reconciliation of
         construction and development project costs;
         Supervising the work of the Accounting Assistant and reviewing their work as
         needed;
         Assisting the Corporate Controller and the Accounting Group in audit preparation
         and testing on quarterly and annual basis;
         Understanding appropriate controls and procedures in order to uphold accurate
         recording of financial and operational information and to meet internal control
         compliance requirements;
         Assisting with the Internal Control Testing Program;
         Preparing vendor reconciliations;
         Working with Accounting Group to foster a productive and committed working
         environment; and
         Upholding CHD's values.




                                                   2 of 3
Basic Attractions

      Working for a growing company with a long track record of success;
      Being associated with a low-impact, renewable power company;
      Opportunity to make a meaningful contribution to the success of the Company;
      and
      Competitive compensation package.

Locations

      Calgary, Alberta

Education

      Minimum of a Business or Accounting Diploma OR 5 years of equivalent
      experience in a dynamic accounts payable environment.

Experience and Skills

       Excellent attention to detail;
       Strong organizational and prioritization skills;
       Experience that includes operational accounting and reporting, internal control
       systems, payroll, and financial information systems;
       Ability to prepare basic financial statements in an experienced, timely manner;
       Knowledge of ACCPAC accounting software and strong Excel skills are an
       asset; and
       Strong communication skills, both oral and written.


Personal Attributes and Characteristics

      A team player with a willingness to "roll up their sleeves" to get the job done;
      Naturally detail oriented, but has a good understanding of accounting principles
      and basic financial statement preparation;
      Highly accountable/responsible with a strong work ethic;
      Ability to deal with confidential and sensitive information in a professional
      manner; and
      Polite, professional, and respectful.


              PLEASE SUBMIT YOUR RESUME WITH COVER LETTER,
            EXPLAINING HOW YOU FIT THE POSITION DESCRIPTION, VIA
                               EMAIL OR MAIL TO:
                        Email address: hr@canhydro.com
                     CANADIAN HYDRO DEVELOPERS, INC.
                             500, 1324 ­ 17 Ave SW
                               Calgary AB T2T 5S8

         Attention: Accounts Payable Supervisor, Calgary ­ Job Posting
        Note that only candidates chosen for interviews will be contacted.



                                       3 of 3