Manager, Property Accounting

Manager, Property Accounting

LU Service Corp. is seeking a Manager, Property Accounting to support the Property and Fixed Asset Accounting functions for all of Liberty Utilities electric, gas and water/wastewater companies managed within the U.S. and Canadian East Region. This position will play a critical role in managing the fixed asset accounting month-end closing processes and regulatory rate cases, data requests, and compliance reporting. The incumbent must have the ability to thrive in team-orientated environments and ensure a high degree of accountability, visibility, and understanding as it relates to fixed asset accounting, reporting and operational performance of the organization.

Accountabilities include:

• Review of month-end accounting system processes for fixed asset accounting functions
• Oversight of monthly variance analyses, regulatory and FP&A support
• Managing regulatory rate cases, data requests, and compliance reporting
• Executing fixed asset accounting month-end closing processes
• Providing leadership to the Property Accounting Team
• Building and maintaining strong relationships and effective communication with key stakeholders and functional partners
• Delivering key performance measures and operational metrics to the leadership team

Education and experience required:

• Bachelor degree or equivalent
• CPA is considered an asset
• Solid understanding of principles of accounting, finance, and management accounting
• U.S. public utility sector finance experience required
• Ability to manage teams and ensure performance at a high level in a continuous improvement environment
• Highly effective communication skills
• Strong business knowledge with proven ability to provide strategic solutions to complex problems
• Ability to manage projects and meet deadlines
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel and PowerPoint)
• Knowledge of SAP S/4 Hana and PowerPlan is desired

Compensation data:

Full base salary range $130,000.00- $170,000.00 per year

Algonquin Power & Utilities Corp. is a growing renewable energy and utility company with over $15 billion of assets across North America and internationally. For more than 30 years, Algonquin has demonstrated an unwavering commitment to delivering clean energy and water solutions. Our rapid growth has led both our regulated utility services and renewable energy business groups into different geographies and commodities, but our purpose remains unchanged – Sustaining Energy and Water for Life.

What we offer:

• Company funded Pension program
• 401k with Company match
• Full insurance benefits (health/dental/vision/life)
• Collaborative environment with a genuine flexible working policy
• Share purchase/match plan
• Defined Contribution savings plan
• Top Talent Program
• Volunteer paid days off
• Employee Assistance Program
• Achievement fund

We are focused on building a diverse and inclusive workforce. If you are excited about this role and are not certain you meet all the qualification requirements, we encourage you to apply to further investigate the opportunity. We are an equal opportunity employer and value each person's unique background, diversity, experiences, perspectives and talents. Full participation of all employees in a safe, healthy and respectful environment is key to individual and company success. We are committed to fully utilizing the abilities of all of our employees and expect each of our employees to honor this commitment in their daily responsibilities.