POSITION SUMMARY

Manages the reporting of financial information to senior management and external agencies. Manages accounting functions including general accounting cycles, financial plan preparation, financial reporting, internal controls, financial statement analyses, tax compliance, project analysis, and accounting research.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

•  Oversees the development and implementation of the corporate accounting, reporting and disclosure functions and financial information systems to meet corporate goals. Maintains corporate accounting records in accordance with Rural Utilities Service (RUS) accounting guidelines and generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP). Coordinates auditing of the company. Develops management and Board of Director financial reports. Researches impact to the organization of new accounting requirements.
• Coordinates staff work on projects, including research and implementation of new approaches to financial analysis and other work processes. Directs preparation of analyses for identification of emerging business trends, working with division management.
• Coordinates preparation and monitor the status of the organization’s financial plan. Works with division management when incorporating financial plans into corporate strategy. Works with Technical Risk Advisory Committee (TRAC) on risk management analyses and measurement.
• Prepares tax compliance filings for the organization. Monitors tax developments and assesses potential impacts to the organization.
• Designs effective control systems (financial and non-financial) to monitor and improve business unit performance and maintain necessary controls for effective and efficient use of corporate resources.
• Partners jointly with information system experts in developing and maintaining efficient systems.

JOB SPECIFICATIONS

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, economics or finance or related discipline minimum, graduate degree preferred
• CPA certification

Experience:

• 5 years’ minimum financial management or accounting experience, to include at least two (2) years in a supervisory capacity

Skills and Abilities:

• Ability to communicate with individuals at all levels and work as part of a team
• Demonstrated level of professionalism, positive attitude and ability to motivate others
• Strong problem solving and decision making skills to identify, anticipate and resolve problems at hand
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
• Commitment to employee development
• Demonstrated project management skills
• Strong customer orientation
• Intermediate computer skills
• Demonstrated knowledge of accounting practices and procedures, financial principles and concepts and internal-control related matters
• Strong analytical skills

Hoosier Energy is an Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/Disability/Veteran