What are the responsibilities and job description for the Controller position at Homer Electric Association?
Homer Electric Association (HEA) is a member-owned electric utility serving the central and southern areas of the Kenai Peninsula in Alaska. In partnership with our subsidiary, Alaska Electric & Energy Cooperative (AEEC), HEA is a vertically integrated utility providing Generation, Transmission and Distribution services. The Cooperative provides affordable, reliable, quality energy services to its 35,000 members. It is governed by a nine-member elected Board of Directors and serves a 3,166 square mile service territory with over 2,500 miles of electric line.
HEA is seeking a Controller at our Homer, Alaska, Corporate office. This position reports directly to the Chief Financial Officer. 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 wide scope of experience in both accounting, finance, and treasury management.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES :
- Financial Reporting - oversee report preparation and provide financial analysis for executive leadership and 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 trainings as needed; provide ongoing support and backup for the CFO position.
EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE :
REQUIRED LICENSES, SKILLS & ABILITIES :
HEA is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer; Minorities / Women / Veterans / Disabled.
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