Lead, Business Functions (Powerplan)

Algonquin Power & Utilities Corp. (AQN), parent company of Liberty, is a diversified international generation, transmission, and distribution utility. AQN is committed to providing safe, reliable, and cost-effective energy and water solutions through our portfolio of utility investments to over one million customer connections, largely in the United States and Canada.

At Algonquin, our vision is to be the most trusted utility service provider in North America - a premium regulated utility, known for our customer focus, commitment to sustainability, and strong community partnerships. Our employees are at the heart of that vision. We believe that when people are empowered to learn, grow, and contribute their ideas, we can achieve remarkable results together.

We are building a culture that values integrity, inclusivity, and innovation. By joining Algonquin, you'll be part of a team that is shaping the future of energy and water, while creating long-term value for our customers, communities, employees, and shareholders.PurposeThe position is responsible for the management of the Powerplan application and its users ensuring the system operates efficiently and effectively. The incumbent will leverage strong troubleshooting skills to support end users of varying levels of technical knowledge. 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 systems and accounting, reporting and operational performance of the organization. The position requires strong communication skills and will interact with key members of Property Accounting and Leadership. This position will report to the Director, Fixed Asset Lifecycle.#LI-HybridAccountabilities

Ensure the seamless operation of the PowerPlan application while optimizing the system's functionality to enhance efficiency in fixed asset lifecycleContinuously monitor system performance to identify and mitigate potential issues, ensuring uninterrupted service and minimizing operational risks.Supporting in optimizing the compatibility between SAP S4/Hana and PowerPlanLead the troubleshooting, analysis, and root cause identification of incidents, implementing solutions to improve system reliability and proactively enhance operational performance.Responding to alerts and taking appropriate actionPerforming system maintenance by reviewing error logsMaintains various test and training system environments, including refreshesSystem outage coordinationCoordinate system security reviewsDemonstrates Company values through decisions and actionsPromotes the Company's safety culture to ensure a safe work environmentDevelop and deliver targeted training programs, empowering users with the knowledge and skills to maximize the effective use of the PowerPlan application.Maintain comprehensive, user-centric documentation, manuals, and instructional materials to ensure ongoing accessibility and clarity, facilitating a self-sufficient user experience and fostering continuous learning.Lead the analysis of system data and performance metrics to derive actionable insights, informing strategic decisions and optimizing operational efficiency.Identify performance gaps and system deficiencies, spearheading the development and implementation of targeted solutions that drive continuous improvement and align with organizational objectives.Facilitate Month End Coordination and perform PowerPlan Application Closing tasksEducation and Experience

University - Bachelor degree or equivalent4-5 years PowerPlan Cloud application experience is a mustSAP S4 Hana PPM, PS and/or CO experience is desiredFixed Assets and Depreciation Accounting conceptsRegulated Utility Accounting concepts: FERC, NARUCEffective writing and communication skillsStrong problem solving and analytical SkillsAdaptability and Continuous learningCapability to work under pressure and mitigate challengesAdvanced excel capabilitiesSQL knowledge

Compensation DataFull base salary range $130,000.00- $160,000.00 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.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.As the successful candidate

Our MissionWe provide safe, secure, reliable, cost-effective and sustainable energy and water solutions. Our mission is how we create value as an organization-it is what drives us every day to fulfill our purpose.

Our VisionWe better the lives of our customers and communities. Our vision is what we see as possible. It's where we aspire to be, what we want to achieve and how we'll make an impact. It guides and keeps us on the right path as we work towards fulfilling our purposes.

Our Guiding Principles

Customer CentricIntegrityEntrepreneurialTeamworkOwner mindsetOutcome focusedContinuous learning

What we offerCollaborative environment with a genuine flexible working policy401k Plan with matchingShare purchase/match planLeadership Development ProgramVolunteer paid days offEmployee Assistance ProgramAchievement fundFree parkingVariety of Health & Wellness programsDiscount and Perks program

We are focused on building a diverse and inclusive workforce. If you are excited about this role and are not confident you meet all the qualification requirements, we encourage you to apply to investigate the opportunity further.

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 our employees and expect each of our employees to honour this commitment in their daily responsibilities.