Position Summary : |
La Plata Electric Association, Inc., located in beautiful Southwest Colorado, is an electric cooperative serving over 40,000 meters. LPEA is experiencing a significant amount of growth, with current year revenues forecasted to be ~$100 million. Total assets are over $235 million. LPEA also holds ownership in two subsidiary corporations.
The Chief Financial Officer, or CFO, directs the organization's financial planning and accounting practices as well as its relationship with lending institutions, shareholders, and the financial community.
The CFO, along with other responsibilities:
Oversees and directs treasury, budgeting, audit, tax, accounting, purchasing, real estate, long range forecasting, and insurance activities for the organization.
Gives overall direction to the accounting, billing and customer service sections of the Finance Department.
Directs the controller in providing and directing procedures and computer application systems necessary to maintain proper records and to afford adequate accounting controls and services.
Provides timely information, guidance, and financial reports to the CEO and Board of Directors.
Education and Experience required:
- Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college in Finance, Accounting, or Business Administration
- Ten years experience in an electric utility
- Experience in Electrical Cooperative preferred
Full job description
La Plata Electric Association offers an excellent benefit package and a competitive salary commensurate with experience and qualifications. Applications will be accepted until July 25, 2008. La Plata Electric Association, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. Please submit a cover letter, resume, and three professional references to:
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Customer Service: (970) 247-5786 
La
Plata Electric Association is the recipient of Federal financial
assistance from the Rural Utilities Service, an agency of
the U.S. Department of Agriculture, and is subject to the
provisions of Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, as
amended, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as
amended, the Age Discrimination Act of 1975, as amended, and
the rules and regulations of the U.S. Department of Agriculture
which provide that no person in the United States on the basis
of race, color, national origin, age or handicap shall be
excluded from the participation in, admission or access to,
denied the benefits of, or otherwise be subjected to discrimination
under any of this organization’s programs or activities.
