Chief Financial Officer at North Central Missouri Electric Cooperative

Job Description

North Central Electric Cooperative is an electric distribution cooperative serving members in parts of North Central Missouri. We pride ourselves on a strong safety culture and developing a family environment while providing training opportunities for self-development. We offer an excellent benefit package. 

North Central Electric Cooperative is seeking candidates for a Chief Financial Officer (CF0) position. Reporting directly to the General Manager/CEO, this key leadership position influences decisions across the organization. The successful candidate will oversee financial functions, providing direction that supports the Cooperative’s mission To safely provide our members with electric service at the lowest possible cost, consistent with sound business practices. 

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Qualifications preferred:  

• Degree in Accounting, Finance or Business Management with Accounting & Finance emphasis, or equivalent required. Prefer related additional electric utility industry educational credits. 

• Five years’ experience in finance, accounting in the electric utility or related field.   Supervisory experience in financial management areas.  

• Strong analytical, communication, and leadership skills with the ability to influence across all levels of the organization.  

• Be familiar with or willing to learn accounting software platforms used by the cooperative.  

Job Responsibilities: 

• Analyze general financial condition of the Cooperative.  

• Oversee/provide preparation, consultation and submission of financial data for management, the Board of Directors and Membership. 

• Develop and implement financial practices which satisfy financial requirements and standards set forth by principal creditors and professional auditors. 

• Supervise preparation of financial reports and documentation required for the creditors and auditor. 

• Establish and maintain audit controls for financial activities to ensure compliance with organizational plans, policies, and practices. 

• Provide financial management recommendations to the General Manager/CEO. 

• Coordinate and prepare the annual budget to present to the Board of Directors; assist other Departments in the preparation of their respective budgets. 

• Complete and file Federal, State, and local payroll tax and financial reports. 

• Supervise accounting and disbursement procedures. 

• Develop and implement short-term and long-term financial plans including cash management. 

• Recommend strategies to obtain stated financial goals and ensure adequate cash flow and working capital. 

Pre-employment drug screening and background checks are required. If you are interested in joining the North Central Electric Cooperative team and have the qualifications listed above, please send your resume to North Central Electric Cooperative; P.O. Box 220; Milan, MO 63556; Attention: Melissa Howard or email Mhoward@ncmec.coop . Resumes will be accepted until the position is filled. North Central Electric Cooperative is an EOE.