Manager, Property Accounting
LU Service Corp.
Londonderry, NH, US, 03053 Merrick, NY, US, 11566 Manchester, NH, US, 03101 Fall River, MA, US, 02724
Purpose
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 and regulatory rate cases, data requests, and compliance reporting. The incumbent must have the ability to 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.
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Accountabilities
- 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.
- Leverage high level of accountability, visibility, and understanding in as it relates to fixed asset accounting and reporting to enhance the operational performance of the organization.
Education and Experience
University - Bachelor degree or equivalentCPA is considered an assetSolid 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 PowerPlan is desired.Ability to periodically travel