About the job:
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 Vice President, Financial Business Services & Financial Systems is responsible for leading the enterprise finance shared services organization while establishing the strategy, governance, and continuous improvement of the company's financial systems, processes, and data. Reporting to the Controller, this executive partners with Accounting, Finance, Information Technology, Operations, Regulatory Affairs, and executive leadership to deliver standardized, efficient, technology-enabled finance operations that support strategic decision-making, regulatory compliance, and enterprise growth. The role provides executive leadership over core finance operations, financial systems, process transformation, master data governance, reporting, automation, and organizational change to ensure Finance operates as a scalable, high-performing business partner.
Accountabilities
Strategic Leadership:
Develop and execute the long-term strategy for Financial Business Services and Financial Systems.
Align finance operations with enterprise objectives and digital transformation initiatives.
Serve as a trusted advisor to the Controller, Chief Financial Officer, and other executive leadership on finance operating model, technology investments, and organizational effectiveness.
Build a culture focused on operational excellence, continuous improvement, customer service, and innovation.
Financial Business Services:
Provide executive and performance management oversight for enterprise shared services to ensure finance operations comply with GAAP, regulatory requirements, and corporate governance standards, as well as driving optimal regulatory outcomes. The service groups include:
- Record to Report
- Accounts Payable
- Fixed Assets and Regulatory Accounting
- Financial Systems Administration
- Financial Master Data
- Treasury Operations Support
- Close and Consolidation Support
- Financial Reporting Operations
- Service Delivery Management
- Financial Systems Leadership
- Own the strategy and governance of Finance technology platforms and partner closely with IT to ensure systems effectively support business requirements while maintaining security, reliability, and scalability including:
- SAP S/4HANA / ECCBlackLinePowerPlanKyribaSAP Analytics Cloud
- WorkivaFinancial Reporting platformsWorkflow and automation solutions
- Finance Transformation
- Finance lead supporting enterprise transformation initiatives to deliver measurable improvements in productivity, cost efficiency, financial controls, and user adoption including:
- Process standardization
- AutomationShared services optimizationAI-enabled finance
- Digital workflow implementation
- Organizational redesignERP optimization
- Operating model transformation
- Continuous improvement programs
- Data & Reporting
- Provide executive leadership to ensure Finance operates from a single source of truth through standardized data governance and reporting processes for:
- Enterprise financial reporting
- Management reporting
- Financial analytics
- Master Data Governance
- Data quality
- Chart of Accounts governance
- Business hierarchies
- Regulatory reporting support
- Executive dashboards
- Performance metrics
- Stakeholder Partnership
- Partner with and lead cross-functional initiatives that improve enterprise performance while strengthening business partnerships:
- CFOControllerCIOBusiness Unit Finance Leaders
- Regulatory Affairs
- TreasuryTaxFP&AProcurementHuman Resources
- Internal and External Auditors
- Leadership Responsibilities
Lead a multi-functional organization of directors, managers, finance professionals, and systems specialists.
Develop succession plans and leadership capability.
Build high-performing teams through coaching, mentoring, and talent development.
Foster collaboration across Finance, IT, Regulatory and Operations.
Drive end-to-end process ownership and excellence with financial-impacting processes.
Champion organizational change and employee engagement.
Education And Experience:- Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business, MBA preferredCPA strongly preferred 15+ years progressive finance leadership experience 8+ years leading large finance organizations
- Extensive Shared Services leadershipERP implementation and optimization experience
- Financial Systems leadership
- Utility Or Regulated Industry Experience Preferred
- Large-scale transformation experience
- Executive stakeholder management
- Preferred Technical ExperienceSAPSAP S/4HANABlackLinePowerPlanKyribaSAP Analytics Cloud
- Business Intelligence platformsWorkflow Automation
- Robotic Process Automation (RPA)AI-enabled finance technologies
- Leadership Competencies
- Leadership Competencies
- Strategic Vision
- Executive Leadership
- Business Partnership
- Financial Acumen
- Digital Transformation
- Change Leadership
- Operational Excellence
- Customer FocusData-Driven Decision Making
- Regulatory Expertise
- Talent Development
- Enterprise Collaboration
- InnovationProcess Orientation
- Risk Management
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
- IntegrityEntrepreneurialTeamworkOwner 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. 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.
