In this full-time, executive position as Chief Financial Officer (CFO), you will be responsible for the oversight of Finance, Accounting, Billing, Purchasing, and the Warehouse, for CFEC and Fiber by Central Florida. The CFO oversees the financial activities of the Cooperative, develops financial strategies, executes financial reporting, and supervises staff members to fulfill the directives of the cooperative.

Areas of responsibility include:

Manage general accounting functions.
Financial in depth planning.
Financial reporting on a regular basis.
Analyze financial data and provide input.
Reviews and approves payments for all invoices.
Report and present financials to the Board of Directors
Supervise and train employees.
Implement policy and procedures in accounting departments.
Manage lines of credit.
Prepares the annual departmental and capital budgets.
Five-year financial planning.
Monitoring audit process.
Regulatory compliance.
Procurement of short- and long-term debt lenders.
Oversees FEMA process.
Expected to be an in-house expert on grants and grant administration.
Act as regulatory and legal officer for the internet subsidiary.
Oversee the Purchasing and Warehouse functions, including biannual inventory.
Maintain records, including ledgers, journals, and registers in conformance with generally accepted accounting practices and procedures (GAAP) and Rural Utilities Service (RUS) guidance
Attend meetings and events on behalf of the cooperative

Minimum qualifications include:

Bachelor’s degree in finance or accounting required. CPA or other industry credential highly preferred.
10+ years related experience: management of finance, billing, and financial database systems preferred.
7+ years of cooperative experience is highly preferred.
Thorough working knowledge of GAAP and ability to interpret and apply to transactions. Thorough familiarity with fiscal management, policy-setting, strategic planning in a utility environment, and knowledge of RUS accounting requirements.
Prefer at least 5+ years’ experience supervising others.
Exceptional interpersonal and interdepartmental skill capability.
Experience in Financial Database System planning, implementation, and coordination between multiple departments.
Working knowledge of current federal, state, and local laws as they relate to financial practices.
Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
Advanced experience working with current Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook) in a Windows 10 O/S environment or greater.
Experience with Meridian is preferred.
Strong analytical and critical thinking skills.

The above duties are not intended to be all inclusive. The incumbent will be expected to perform other duties as assigned. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Statements are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of responsibilities, duties, or skills required. The scope and duties of this position may change or be temporarily altered based on the business needs of the Cooperative. This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than an “at will” employment relationship.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $90,000.00 per year

Benefits:

401(k)
401(k) matching
Dental insurance
Employee assistance program
Employee discount
Family leave
Flexible spending account
Health insurance
Health savings account
Life insurance
Paid time off
Parental leave
Professional development assistance
Retirement plan
Tuition reimbursement
Vision insurance

Ability to Commute:

Chiefland, FL 32626 (Preferred)

Ability to Relocate:

Chiefland, FL 32626: Relocate before starting work (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

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Chief Financial Officer (CFO)