Chief Financial Officer (CFO)
Core
Senior executive responsible for financial integrity, long-term strategy, and fiscal stewardship of an electric utility cooperative, advising the CEO and Board on capital, rates, and risk.
Role type
Chief Financial Officer (CFO)
Builds
Long-range financial strategy, capital investment plans, rate designs, and enterprise risk mitigation frameworks.
Domain
Electric utility / Public power / Energy infrastructure
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
Strategic financial planning, utility accounting and rate-making, capital structure and debt financing, regulatory compliance, enterprise risk management, team leadership, financial forecasting, internal controls, stakeholder management
Preferred skills
MBA or MS, CPA/CMA/CFA certification, experience in electric utility or public power organizations, experience with fuel volatility and load forecasting
Technologies
Financial systems, forecasting tools, data analysis platforms
Responsibilities
Lead development and execution of long-range financial strategy aligned with resource planning and capital investment; oversee all accounting functions and ensure accurate financial reporting per GAAP; manage liquidity, cash flow, and financing activities including debt issuance and hedging; provide financial leadership for rate design and regulatory filings; oversee enterprise risk management including fuel price and interest rate risk; lead, mentor, and develop finance and accounting staff.
Seniority
Executive (C-Level), strategic leadership & mentorship
