Controller

We invite you to join our team of professionals at Homer Electric Association!

Hours: Monday - Friday

Type of Employment: This is a regular full-time position onsite reporting to the Chief Financial Officer (CFO)

Compensation: Competitive pay corresponding with experience and role level; specific salary details will be discussed during the hiring process

The Opportunity:

Homer Electric Association (HEA) is a member-owned electric utility serving the central and southern areas of the Kenai Peninsula in Alaska! We are excited to be seeking a Controller to join our team at our Homer Alaska location. This senior-level position in our Finance Department is responsible for establishing general accounting policies managing treasury functions and conducting internal audits to ensure financial integrity and operational efficiency. The successful candidate will have a broad scope of experience in accounting finance and treasury management.

In this role youll have the opportunity to:

• Financial Reporting oversee report preparation and provide financial analysis for executive leadership and the Board of Directors; prepare annual consolidated financial statements.
• Compliance develop and maintain accounting policies and internal control procedures in accordance with GAAP regulatory granting and lending requirements; monitor grant programs and agreements to ensure proper tracking accounting and reporting.
• Treasury Management manage cash flow and liquidity to optimize investments financing options and lending relationships in alignment with cooperative requirements and goals.
• Auditing and Tax conduct internal audits and coordinate all functions of the external financial audit single audit and federal tax filing; stay current on accounting and tax topics to provide guidance and direction for proper treatment.
• Leadership mentor finance team members to foster a collaborative work environment; provide financial and cross-departmental training as needed; provide ongoing support and backup for the CFO position.

What makes you a good fit:

• Excellent analytical problem-solving communication skills and proficiency in advanced Excel database or other analysis tools
• Bachelors degree in accounting or related field required; in lieu of degree requirements an additional 8 years of experience may replace the degree requirement
• Ten years of experience in general accounting is required with prior experience in regulated utilities cooperatives auditing or the regulatory sector highly preferred.
• Highly preferred Certified Public Accountant (CPA) or Certified Management Accountant (CMA) designation
• Strong knowledge of GAAP as well as familiarity with CFC RUS CoBank or Meridian is a plus.
• Must submit a valid Alaska Drivers license within 90 days of hire date and maintain a good driving record

Knock your socks off with our benefits:

At Homer Electric Association we care about our team members personal and professional journeys. These are just some of the benefits we offer:

• Family coverage for medical dental vision and prescription coverage
• Long-term disability insurance
• Employee Life two times your annual salary
• 401(K) Roth and/or Retirement Account options
• Employer retirement account contributions
• Pension
• Employee assistance program
• 12 Paid holidays per year
• Up to 18 days of paid time off 30 days after three years
• Tuition assistance
• Wellness reimbursement

Available benefits and incentive compensation vary depending on the specifics of the role as well as whether or not a collective-bargaining agreement covers the position. Details relating to a specific role will be made available during the interview process.

Who we are:

Since 1950 when we energized our first 56 members our mission has been to safely provide reliable electricity to our members and our community through superior customer service and innovative energy solutions at fair and reasonable prices. We truly believe in the Cooperative values of integrity accountability innovation and a commitment to community. A successful candidate will have the opportunity to directly impact these values.

Homer Electric Association is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer.

Contact Us: If you have any questions or would like further information please visit our website or contact the Human Resources Department at .