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About the Role

The position is responsible for managing the Powerplan application and its users, ensuring the system operates efficiently and effectively. The incumbent will leverage strong troubleshooting skills to support end users and must thrive in team-oriented environments, demonstrating accountability and understanding of systems and accounting, reporting, and operational performance. This role requires strong communication skills and interaction with key members of Property Accounting and Leadership, reporting to the Director, Fixed Asset Lifecycle.

Responsibilities

Ensure the seamless operation of the PowerPlan application while optimizing the system’s functionality to enhance efficiency in fixed asset lifecycle
Continuously 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 PowerPlan
Lead 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 action
Performing system maintenance by reviewing error logs
Maintains various test and training system environments, including refreshes
System outage coordination
Coordinate system security reviews
Demonstrates Company values through decisions and actions
Promotes the Company's safety culture to ensure a safe work environment
Develop 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 tasks

Requirements

University - Bachelor degree or equivalent
4-5 years PowerPlan Cloud application experience is a must
SAP S4 Hana PPM, PS and/or CO experience is desired
Fixed Assets and Depreciation Accounting concepts
Regulated Utility Accounting concepts: FERC, NARUC
Effective writing and communication skills
Strong problem solving and analytical Skills
Adaptability and Continuous learning
Capability to work under pressure and mitigate challenges
Advanced excel capabilities
SQL knowledge

Skills

PowerPlan Cloud application
SAP S4 Hana PPM, PS and/or CO
Fixed Assets and Depreciation Accounting
Regulated Utility Accounting
FERC
NARUC
Communication skills
Problem solving
Analytical Skills
Adaptability
Continuous learning
Work under pressure
Mitigate challenges
Advanced excel capabilities
SQL

Location

Hybrid

Work Type

Hybrid
Full-time

Experience Level

4-5 years

Education Level

Bachelor degree or equivalent

Salary/Compensations

$130,000.00 - $160,000.00 per year

Benefits

401k Plan with matching
Share purchase/match plan
Leadership Development Program
Volunteer paid days off
Employee Assistance Program
Achievement fund
Free parking
Variety of Health & Wellness programs
Discount and Perks program

About the Company

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.
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.
We 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.
We 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 Centric, Integrity, Entrepreneurial, Teamwork, Owner mindset, Outcome focused, Continuous learning

Equal Opportunity

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.