Chief Financial Officer

At Alaska Village Electric Cooperative, we're on a mission to light up the last frontier. We are also on a journey to transform our organization, revitalize our culture, and modernize our processes. We are committed to pursuing best practices to improve service for our members in all aspects of our operations. As we continue to embrace technological advancements, we are seeking a dynamic and experienced Chief Financial Officer (CFO) to join our executive team and drive our financial strategy forward.

As the CFO at AVEC, each day presents fresh challenges and opportunities to leave a lasting impact on our operations and communities. Your role will be instrumental in steering our organization towards greater efficiency, dynamism, and collaborations. You will champion the financial health of the Cooperative by overseeing financial management, monitoring, and safeguarding of all financial assets.

The responsibilities of the CFO will encompass a wide array of financial leadership tasks, including short- and long-range financial planning, forecasting, debt financing, cash and working capital strategies, investments, treasury management, internal and external audits, financial reporting, analysis, accounts payable, and tax management. AVEC uses Milsoft (Daffron) ERP software and is in the midst of a software selection process. The CFO supervises the Controller and Accountant, Purchasing (team of 3 employees), and IT (team of 1 employee and outside services). Secondarily, the CFO supervises the AP Clerk and Specialists.The CFO does not supervise the Grant Accounting/Grant Management, Payroll, or Billing functions.

The ideal CFO should have:

• Bachelor's degree in finance, accounting, or business administration. Master's degree or certification preferred (MBA, MAcc, CMA, or CPA).
• 2+ years supervisory experience or demonstrated success in leading individuals and teams.
• 5+ years of verifiable experience in finance and accounting in senior leadership (CFO, Controller); in public accounting; as an external auditor; or experience within an electric utility reporting directly to the CFO or equivalent.
• Strong financial acumen and strategic thinking skills.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and people skills, with the ability to influence and collaborate effectively at all levels of the organization.
• Knowledge of regulatory requirements and industry standards relevant to the utility sector.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment and adapt to changing priorities.

Rewards:

We offer a comprehensive pay and benefit package. Highlights include starting pay expected between $136,320 and $174,530 annually. 401K Plan with Employer Match of 4% and Retirement Pension Plan (Defined Benefit, Employer paid pension). Paid leave (PTO) starting at 21 days per year and up to 6 weeks maximum. We also offer 8 paid Holidays plus 2 Floating Holidays and a Birthday Holiday.

Other benefits include Medical and RX (PPO or HSA plans available), Dental, and Vision - OR - cash in lieu of benefits. Health Savings Account or Flexible Spending Account. Basic Life Insurance, AD&D, Spouse Life paid for by company. Supplemental Life Insurance, Tuition Reimbursement and more!

Work environment: Our office in Anchorage is located in midtown at 4831 Eagle Street with off-street parking and a beautiful view of the mountains.

Schedule flexibility: We offer flexibility in start/end time between 7am to 5pm. This is full time, in-person work. We offer flexibility for work-life balance including a 9/80 schedule (eligibility after 6 months).

Ready to power Alaska's future?

If you are a finance executive with a passion for making a difference, we invite you to apply for the Chief Financial Officer position at AVEC. The next step is to complete our online application and submit your resume.

AVEC is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against based on disability. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating a workplace where everyone can shine as brightly as the northern lights.