Manager, Property Accounting

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 plays 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 a team‑oriented environment and ensure a high degree of accountability, visibility, and understanding of fixed asset accounting, reporting, and operational performance.

• Review month‑end accounting system processes for fixed asset accounting functions, oversee monthly variance analyses, regulatory and FP&A support, and interact with Operations and Engineering teams.
• Manage regulatory rate cases, data requests, and compliance reporting.
• Execute fixed asset accounting month‑end closing processes.
• Initiate and manage multiple projects, maintaining commitment to deadlines.
• Provide leadership to the Property Accounting Team; review work, give 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.
• Apply high accountability and visibility to enhance operational performance.

• University – Bachelor degree or equivalent.
• CPA is considered an asset.
• Solid understanding of accounting, finance, and management accounting principles; U.S. public utility sector finance experience required.
• Ability to manage teams and ensure high performance in a continuous‑improvement environment.
• Highly effective communication skills for presentation, report creation, business correspondence, and regulator/management interactions.
• Strong business knowledge and proven ability to provide strategic solutions to complex problems.
• Project management skills and ability to meet deadlines.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Knowledge of SAP S/4 HANA and Power Plan is desired.
• Ability to travel periodically.

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

Mid‑Senior level

Full‑time

Finance

• Industrial Machinery Manufacturing
• Oil and Gas
• Utilities

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 employees and expect each employee to honor this commitment in their daily responsibilities.