Assistant CFO

Hiring Salary Range: $206000 - $274667

Compensation is determined by a combination of factors including but not limited to education work experience and certifications. The actual offer may vary reflecting the candidates unique blend of experience educational background and skill level.

PURPOSE: This role will serve as a key strategic partner to the Executive Vice President & Chief Financial Officer (EVP & CFO) providing financial and operational oversight to ensure alignment with the organizations strategic goals. The Assistant CFO will play a critical role in driving financial performance operational efficiency and long-term sustainability in support of Dairylands mission to provide reliable affordable and responsible energy to our members.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

Strategic Financial Leadership

• Conduct comprehensive analyses and monitor the organizations financial performance through financial reporting and key performance indicators (KPIs) delivering actionable insights and strategic recommendations to senior leadership.
• Lead cross-functional initiatives to enhance financial performance operational efficiency and competitive positioning.
• Support strategic planning processes including advising on investments mergers acquisitions and other high-level financial transactions.
• Champion the alignment of internal investment policies with strategic priorities ensuring a disciplined and proactive approach to resource allocation.

Financial Operations

• Lead short and long-term capital planning ensuring alignment with the organizations strategic initiatives. Lead capital-raising efforts including debt issuance compliance with lending agreements and investor relations.
• Monitor financial markets providing insights on interest rate trends liquidity management and funding strategies.
• Manage balance sheet forecasting and strategy optimizing cash flow and ensuring financial stability.
• Develop and implement tax strategies ensuring compliance with all applicable local state and federal regulations.
• Identify assess and mitigate potential financial risks to the organization.
• Oversee corporate leasing program and credit risk activities.

Technology Integration

• Maintain a thorough understanding of industry best practices and emerging trends in financial processes and technology to ensure continuous improvement and alignment with organizational goals.
• Partner with Finance Division leadership and IT teams to optimize data management enhance financial reporting and implement automation solutions.
• Direct the design development and deployment of advanced AI-driven solutions to streamline accounting operations enhance financial planning processes and improve supply chain management efficiency.

Stakeholder Engagement & Special Projects

• Build and maintain strong relationships with key external partners including members financial institutions auditors and consultants.
• Lead board committee meetings and prepare executive-level reports and presentations.
• Manage special projects and strategic initiatives on behalf of the EVP & CFO.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Education & Experience: Bachelors degree in Finance Accounting or a related field. Minimum of ten (10) years of progressive leadership experience in corporate finance accounting or related fields preferably within the energy or utility sector. MBA or CPA strongly preferred.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:

• Deep knowledge of corporate finance principles including demonstrated expertise in capital markets lending programs and financial planning required.
• Proven analytical and problem-solving abilities with a track record of driving organizational success through data-driven decision-making.
• Familiarity with government grants and/or mergers and acquisitions is highly desirable.
• Exceptional leadership communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to collaborate effectively across all levels of the organization.
• Experience working in a cooperative mission-driven or member-focused organization is beneficial.

Physical Demands: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this performing the duties of this job the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to stand/sit; walk; use hands/fingers to handle or feel; and reach with hands and arms. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.