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Who We Are Util-Assist is a leading consulting and services partner to electric, water, and gas utilities across North America. We help utilities navigate digital transformationempowering them with smart technology, datadriven solutions, and customerfirst services. From outage communications to billing support and grid security, were reshaping how utilities serve their communities. At UtilAssist, our people are our power. We foster a flexible, supportive workplace grounded in four core values: Deliver Excellence, Put People First, Do the Right Thing , and Be Humble . Recognized as a Great Place to Work, we offer rewarding, purposedriven careers where you can grow, innovate, and make a real impact. Learn more at The Opportunity We are seeking a skilled Utility Financial Strategist to join our growing Consulting team! As a Utility Financial Strategist, you will be responsible for providing advanced financial expertise to support utility clients in evaluating and implementing AMI and modernization initiatives. You will also lead detailed business cases and sophisticated costbenefit and scenario models that translate technical and operational change into decisionready financial insight. This role quantifies the economics of transition activities including modeling the financial impact of retiring manual/AMR systems or legacy AMI systems and managing stranded assets. The Utility Financial Strategist will model and quantify the financial impact of operational migration from bootsontheground field work to a digital fixed network. Working closely with crossfunctional teams, the Utility Financial Strategist supports regulatory filings, evaluates vendor proposals, and communicates findings through presentations, dashboards, and reports to ensure utilities achieve strong financial performance and strategic outcomes. What Youll Be Doing Lead the development of comprehensive AMI business cases quantifying financial, operational, and customer benefits. Build detailed costbenefit models incorporating capital expenditures, O&M impacts, lifecycle costs, and longterm projections. Evaluate multiple deployment scenarios (pilot, phased, full rollout, targeted replacement) to support executive decisionmaking. Analyze vendor pricing sheets and proposals to validate cost structures and longterm financial implications. Develop comparative pricing models for AMI, MDM, and CIS vendor evaluations. Assess ROI, NPV, IRR, and payback periods to determine financial viability of modernization initiatives. Model key cost drivers including meters, communications infrastructure, installation, integration, and ongoing support. Quantify avoided costs and operational efficiencies (e.g., reduced manual reads, billing accuracy improvements, theft detection, outage management). Model financial impacts of retiring legacy infrastructure and managing stranded assets. Quantify operational migration from fieldbased processes to digital fixed networks. Partner crossfunctionally with engineering, IT, operations, regulatory, and customer service teams to validate assumptions and inputs. Translate technical requirements into clear, decisionready financial insights for executives and regulators. Prepare financial documentation and evidence for regulatory filings related to AMI investments. Present financial findings, scenario analyses, and recommendations to senior leadership and steering committees. Develop dashboards, summaries, and visualizations to communicate complex financial concepts clearly and effectively. What You Bring Experience in the Utilities sector (Water, Gas, or Electricity) is required. Bachelors degree in finance, Accounting, Engineering or related field. Minimum 3 years of proven experience in financial analysis, financial reporting, or similar roles. CPA (Chartered Professional Accountant) certification is an asset. Presenting financial analysis and results to various levels of staff. Advanced MS Office skills including proficiency with Microsoft Excel. Experience working with Microsoft Dynamics is an asset. Working knowledge and experience with Microsoft Power BI and/or Power Automate is an asset. Strong understanding of IFRS and financial accounting principles. Advanced knowledge of current budgeting and accounting concepts and procedures, variance analysis and account reconciliations. Advanced proficiency in financial modeling, management and reporting. Who You Are Advanced planning skills with the ability to assess the impact of decisions. Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to present complex financial information in a clear and concise manner. Superior analytical and problemsolving skills to interpret complex financial data. Strong organizational, multitasking, and prioritization skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities within established timelines. Selfmanagement skills including ability to work with minimal supervision. Advanced interpersonal skills with the ability to effectively work collaboratively in a team environment. $70,000 - $89,000 a year Why Youll Love Working at UtilAssist Work-Life Balance : Enjoy a truly flexible work environment with hybrid work arrangements and adaptable hours. Summer Hours Program: Flex your schedule to enjoy extra days off from June to August. Upfront Vacation & Birthday Day Off: Get your full vacation balance at the start of the year and celebrate your birthday your way with a paid day off. AwardWinning Culture: Be part of a collaborative, inclusive, and growthfocused team thats proud to be certified as a Great Place to Work four years running. Comprehensive Wellness Support: Access a full Employee Assistance Program with mental health resources, Nutritional Health Coaching, a Health Care Spending Account, and recognition as one of the Best Places to Work for Mental Wellness in 2026. Career Growth : Thrive in a fastgrowing company where your ambitions are supported and your development matters. Innovative Environment: Work at the forefront of utility transformation, surrounded by forwardthinking teammates and impactful projects. Competitive Compensation : Receive a pay package that recognizes your expertise and contributions. Comprehensive Benefits : Access generous health and dental coverage with low premiums, and RRSP matching to support your longterm goals. Parental Leave TopUp : Growing your family? We provide enhanced support through our parental leave topup program. To work with us, successful candidates must complete a SIN and passport verification and pass a police vulnerability check. We understand that great talent comes in many formseven if you dont meet every requirement listed, we encourage you to apply if youre excited about the role and eager to learn and grow in a dynamic environment. UtilAssist is an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace. We welcome applications from all qualified individuals and provide accommodations during the recruitment process upon request. To request accommodation, please contact us at . All accommodation requests will be handled confidentially. Please note that UtilAssist does not offer immigrationrelated support, such as visa sponsorship, work permit applications, or permanent residency assistance. Candidates must have current legal authorization to work in Canada or the U.S. Sponsorship decisions, if any, are made on a casebycase basis based on business needs. We thank all applicants for their interest in UtilAssist; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us. #J-18808-Ljbffr