Lead, Business Functions (PowerPlan)

Liberty; Gainesville (GA); On-site; USD 130,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k plan with matching

Volunteer paid days off

Share purchase plan

Leadership development program

Employee assistance program

Free parking

Job summary

Liberty, part of Algonquin Power & Utilities Corp., is seeking a PowerPlan specialist to manage the PowerPlan Cloud application and its users in a regulated utility context. You will optimize asset lifecycle processes, reconcile with SAP S4 Hana, and lead incident resolution with a focus on reliability and compliance.

The role requires strong analytical and communication skills, experience with PowerPlan and SAP S4 Hana, and the ability to work under pressure within a team-oriented environment.

Qualifications

• 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.
• Advanced Excel capabilities.
• SQL knowledge.

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.
• Lead the troubleshooting, analysis, and root cause identification of incidents, implementing solutions to improve system reliability and proactively enhance operational performance.
• Facilitate Month End Coordination and perform PowerPlan Application Closing tasks.

Skills

Problem solving

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Adaptability

Education

Bachelor degree or equivalent

PowerPlan Cloud application experience (4-5 years)

Tools

SAP S4 Hana

PowerPlan

SQL

Excel

Job description

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 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.

Accountabilities

• 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

Education and Experience

• 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

Compensation Data

Full 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 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
• 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

We are focused on building a diverse and inclusive workforce.

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.