About the role#
South Bow is seeking a Controllership Student for a work term beginning in January 2027. You will support the Cost, Capital, and Shared Services team with month-end and quarter-end close activities, capital accounting, and internal controls. This position provides hands-on experience with US GAAP accounting, D365 Finance and Operations, and AI tools within a public company.
What you'll do#
- Prepare journal entries for accruals and reclasses.
- Complete balance sheet reconciliations and research reconciling items.
- Run D365 reports to support close checklists.
- Track close calendar tasks and follow up with stakeholders.
- Maintain the project subledger in D365, including status updates and cost reviews.
- Manage fixed asset additions, transfers, disposals, and capitalization of construction work in progress.
- Reconcile fixed assets to the general ledger.
- Assist with SOX and ICFR control testing and external audit requests.
- Help refine year-end regulatory tax filings.
- Support team initiatives to streamline processes and build AI agents.
- Lead one or two improvement projects and present your results.
What you'll need#
- Active enrollment in a post-secondary Accounting, Finance, or Business program.
- Pursuit of a CPA designation.
- Enrollment in an institutional co-op program.
- Strong Excel skills.
- Experience using AI, including building agents.
- Attention to detail, curiosity, and clear written communication.
- Ability to manage deadlines during the close process.
- Transcripts must be provided upon application.
- Experience with ERP systems like D365 is an asset.
Location & details#
- Location: Calgary, Alberta, Canada.
- Term: Winter 2027.
- Work Modality: On-site.
- Employment Type: Full-time.
About South Bow
South Bow operates 4,900 kilometres of crude oil pipeline infrastructure. The company connects crude oil supplies from Alberta to refining markets in Illinois, Oklahoma, and the U.S. Gulf Coast. It functions as a standalone entity following its spin-off from TC Energy. The firm maintains its headquarters in Calgary, Alberta, and focuses on the safe transport of crude oil.
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