Position Summary:

Are you passionate about numbers, strategy, and solving complex financial puzzles? This role goes beyond the basics of spreadsheets and reports—you’ll be the financial compass of our cooperative, providing key insights and forecasts that influence high-level decisions. This position will work across departments to ensure financial strategies are sound, budgets are aligned with our goals, and forecasting adapts to changing landscapes.

What You’ll Be Doing:

Financial Analysis and Reporting

•  Translate raw financial data into powerful insights through variance analysis, KPIs, and dashboards.
• Provide actionable intelligence to support executive decision-making and departmental initiatives.
• Assist with the preparation and presentation of monthly, quarterly, and annual reports that tell the story behind the numbers.

Financial Forecasting

• Collaborate across departments to develop accurate, forward-looking financial forecasts grounded in data and industry knowledge.
• Monitor economic and utility-specific trends to help guide our strategic response.
• Regularly update forecasts based on emerging market shifts and operational realities.

Budgeting

• Partner with leadership to build and maintain a realistic and strategic annual budget.
• Monitor actuals vs. budget, analyze deviations, and recommend course corrections.
• Ensure financial plans are aligned with both departmental goals and cooperative-wide strategies.

Data Modeling and Scenario Analysis

• Build robust financial models to evaluate new business opportunities and operational initiatives.
• Run “what if” scenarios to explore potential risks and opportunities.
• Assist in shaping our cash and debt strategy with an eye toward liquidity, risk tolerance, and return optimization.

Support Accounting Operations

• Step in as needed to support day-to-day accounting functions, ensuring seamless financial operations.
• Assist with internal and external audits, tax filings, and banking transactions.
• Contribute to tax strategy reviews and help identify ways to reduce liabilities and improve compliance.

What You Bring to the Table:

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related field (Master’s degree or CFA certification is a plus), with 5 years of experience in financial analysis, accounting, corporate finance, or a related role.
• Strong analytical mind with excellent attention to detail, sound judgment, and a passion for continuous improvement.
• Solid knowledge of GAAP, financial modeling best practices, and utility industry operations
• Familiarity with the overall operations of an electric utility is preferred.
• Exceptional oral and written communication skills, with the ability to translate complex data into clear, actionable insights.
• Strong interpersonal skills, discretion with confidential information, and a collaborative spirit for working across departments and managing multiple projects effectively.
• Highly organized and able to balance competing priorities in a dynamic environment.

Why Join Us?

• Competitive compensation and benefits, including 401(k) and pension.
• Professional development opportunities.
• A team that values innovation, integrity, and impact.
• The opportunity to play a vital role in the future of a mission-driven organization serving our community.

Working Conditions and Physical Requirements

• Mostly a desk job—lots of sitting, with occasional walking or standing.
• May need to lift or carry light items (up to 10 pounds) now and then.
• Should be ready to jump in during emergencies, even if it’s outside regular hours.
• Some travel is part of the role, both within and beyond the cooperative’s service area.
• Occasionally, you might need to work evenings or weekends.
• There’s a fair amount of typing and using your hands for things like dialing or keyboard work.
• Good eyesight is important for reviewing data, reading, editing, and working on a computer for long periods.