Manager, Property Accounting

Liberty Utilities – Property Accounting Manager

The Manager, Property Accounting supports 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, regulatory rate cases, data requests and compliance reporting. The incumbent must thrive in team‑oriented 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.

• Responsible for the review of month‑end accounting system processes for fixed asset accounting functions, oversight of monthly variance analyses, regulatory and FP&A support, and high level of interactions with the Operations and Engineering teams
• Responsible for managing regulatory rate cases, data requests, and compliance reporting
• Accountable for executing fixed asset accounting month‑end closing processes
• Strong ability to take initiative, manage multiple projects successfully while maintaining commitment to deadlines
• Provide leadership to the Property Accounting Team. Review work and provide feedback, training, mentorship, and development of direct reports
• Build and maintain strong relationships and effective communication with key stakeholders and functional partners
• Deliver key performance measures and operational metrics to the leadership team
• verage high level of accountability, visibility, and understanding as it relates to fixed asset accounting and reporting to enhance the operational performance of the organization

• University – Bachelor degree or equivalent
• CPA is considered an asset
• Solid understanding of principles of accounting, finance, and management accounting required; 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 with the ability to present information, create reports, business correspondence, and respond to questions from regulators and management
• Strong business knowledge with proven ability to provide strategic solutions to complex problems required
• Ability to manage projects and meet deadlines
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint)
• Knowledge of SAP S/4 Hana and Power Plan is desired
• Ability to periodically travel

Full base salary range $–$ per year.
* Liberty considers several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to, the role and responsibilities, a candidate's work experience, education, training and skills, and geographic location.

• Company funded Pension program
• 401(k) 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 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.