Senior Accountant, External Reporting

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.

Purpose

The Accountant III / Senior Accountant will support the Company's external financial reporting function. Primary responsibilities include preparing and reviewing consolidated financial information, supporting quarterly and annual reporting deliverables, maintaining accounting and reporting processes, and ensuring the accuracy, completeness, and timeliness of external financial reporting.

The role will also support technical accounting activities, including accounting research, preparation and maintenance of technical accounting memorandums, implementation of new accounting standards, and accounting assessments for complex and non-routine transactions. The Accountant III / Senior Accountant is expected to proactively identify opportunities to improve reporting processes, enhance the quality and usefulness of financial information, and increase the efficiency of reporting activities.

The role requires strong technical accounting knowledge, sound professional judgment, and the ability to work collaboratively across the organization to support compliance with U.S. GAAP, SEC reporting requirements, and other applicable regulatory requirements.

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Accountabilities

• Prepare external reporting for public filings, financial institutions, regulators, and other stakeholders, including reviewing financial statements, note disclosures, and updating Workiva:
  - Prepare quarterly and annual consolidated financial statements and notes to the financial statements.
  - Review and consolidate cash flow statements prepared by divisional teams for quarterly and annual reporting.
  - Assist with the preparation of Management's Discussion and Analysis (MD&A), earnings support materials, and other external reporting deliverables.
• Prepare monthly consolidated financial statements, analytics, and reporting packages for internal stakeholders.
• Perform technical accounting research and prepare and maintain technical accounting memorandums related to complex and non-routine transactions.
• Support the assessment and implementation of new accounting standards and ASUs, including evaluating impacts, updating accounting policies, enhancing disclosures, and implementing process changes as required.
• Support the external audit process by coordinating with auditors throughout the year to facilitate the timely completion of financial statement audits, quarterly reviews, and SOX audit activities.
• Build and maintain strong working relationships with divisional and cross-functional finance teams to ensure timely and accurate information is received to support the consolidation and external reporting processes.
• Work collaboratively with Corporate Accounting and business teams to ensure transactions are recorded and reported accurately and in a timely manner.
• Identify, recommend, and implement process improvement and automation initiatives to enhance reporting quality, efficiency, and effectiveness.
• Support the simplification and standardization of reporting processes while ensuring appropriate accounting policies, procedures, and internal controls are maintained and periodically reviewed.
• Perform other duties and special projects as assigned.

Education and Experience

• CPA designation
• Minimum of 5 years of progressive experience in financial reporting, technical accounting, public accounting, or a combination thereof.
• University degree in Business, Commerce, Accounting, or a related field.
• Strong technical accounting knowledge and demonstrated experience applying U.S. GAAP.
• Experience supporting SEC reporting and external financial reporting processes.
• Experience preparing technical accounting memorandums and researching accounting guidance preferred.
• Experience with financial consolidation systems such as HFM and reporting systems such as Workiva preferred.
• Experience with SAP and advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and other Microsoft Office applications.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and meet strict deadlines.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to communicate effectively with senior leadership, external auditors, and other stakeholders.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently, exercise sound professional judgment, and deliver high-quality work in a fast-paced environment.
• Collaborative, proactive, and results-oriented team player with a continuous improvement mindset and strong attention to detail.

Compensation Data

Full base salary range $85,000.00- $115,000.00 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.

Our Mission

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.

Our Vision

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

What we offer 

Collaborative environment with a genuine flexible working policy

Share purchase/match plan

Leadership Development Program

Volunteer paid days off

Employee Assistance Program

Achievement fund

Group Benefit Plan

Variety of Health & Wellness programs

Discount 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.