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Manager, Accounting

LU Service Corp. Litchfield Park, AZ, US, 85340 Joplin, MO, US, 64801 Londonderry, NH, US, 03053 Joplin, MO, US, 64801 Our purpose is sustaining energy and water for life, and it is demonstrated in everything we do as a business, and as an employee team. At Liberty, we hire passionate people who care about doing the right thing for our customers. We are entrepreneurial, creative, and outcome-focused. Here, your natural talent and achievements will flourish in an inclusive environment of teamwork, trust and continuous learning. We are always pursuing excellence to exceed our ambitions goals, rewarding both the goal outcome and how we achieve it.

The Accounting Manager is responsible for leading the general accounting and financial reporting activities for designated Liberty Utilities operations. This role oversees the month-end close process, balance sheet integrity, regulatory accounting requirements, financial reporting, audit support, and accounting compliance activities while ensuring adherence to established accounting policies and controls. Reporting to the Director, Accounting, they provide leadership and development for a team of accounting professionals, partners closely with Finance, Regulatory, Operations, Customer Service, and other R2R teams, and drives continuous improvement initiatives that enhance efficiency, accuracy, and service delivery. The successful candidate combines strong technical accounting expertise with leadership capability, business partnership skills, and a commitment to operational excellence.

Lead monthly, quarterly, and annual financial close activities. Ensure accurate and timely preparation of financial statements and management reporting packages. Review and approve journal entries, account reconciliations, and supporting analyses. Monitor close performance metrics and drive improvements to reduce cycle times and enhance quality. Ensure compliance with established accounting policies and procedures. Support regulatory filings, rate applications, and related accounting analyses. Regulatory experience and FERC/NARUC expertise/compliance Interpret and apply regulatory accounting guidance as required. Ensure compliance with US GAAP, SOX controls, and company policies, where applicable. Assist with implementation of new accounting standards and regulatory requirements. Coordinate responses to regulatory, audit, and financial information requests. Lead, coach, and develop a team of accountants and accounting analysts. Establish individual performance objectives and development plans. Foster a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous learning. Allocate workload and resources to meet business priorities and deadlines. Support succession planning and talent development initiatives. Partner with operational and business leaders to provide accounting guidance and financial insights. Support budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis activities. Assist leaders in understanding financial results and key performance drivers. Translate complex accounting issues into practical business solutions. Participate in cross-functional initiatives and strategic projects. Identify opportunities to automate, standardize, and streamline accounting processes. Lead process improvement initiatives across the Record-to-Report function. Support ERP enhancements and implementation projects. Drive best practices in reporting, reconciliations, controls, and documentation.

Education and Experience University - Bachelor degree or equivalent CPA designation (CPA Canada or equivalent) Strong knowledge of financial reporting, account reconciliations, and internal controls. Advanced Microsoft Excel skills. Experience within utilities, energy, infrastructure, or other regulated industries. FERC/NARUC expertise/compliance Experience with SAP Knowledge of regulatory accounting practices. Experience supporting SOX compliance and external audits. Strong technical accounting and financial reporting expertise. Demonstrated ability to lead and develop high-performing teams.

Compensation Data Full base salary range $107,000.00- $155,000.00 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.

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. Through our operating business (Liberty), we provide regulated electricity, water, and natural gas utility services to over 1 million customer connections, primarily in North America. And, our growing portfolio of clean, renewable wind, solar, hydro and thermal power generation facilities represent over 3 GW of renewable generation capacity in operation and under construction. With our robust, diversified, and growing presence in communities across North America and internationally, we are continually demonstrating our "Think Global, Act Local" business model.

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 the 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.