Arizona Generation and Transmission Cooperatives · 19 hours ago
Chief Financial Officer (CFO)
Benson,AZ,US
Full-time
Onsite
Director/Executive
10+ years expArizona G&T Cooperatives is a not-for-profit electric generation and transmission cooperative providing wholesale services in Arizona. The Chief Financial Officer (CFO) will oversee all financial functions, partner with the executive team on strategic initiatives, and ensure the financial integrity and sustainability of the organization.
Electrical DistributionEnergyProfessional ServicesService Industry
Responsibilities
Provide strategic leadership and oversight of all financial functions, including accounting, tax, treasury, ratemaking, financial planning and analysis, and procurement
Partner with the CEO and executive team to develop and execute strategies that support reliable operations, prudent growth, and long-term financial sustainability
Ensure robust fiscal policies, internal controls, budgets, and reporting systems that safeguard assets and promote transparency and accountability
Lead financial planning and execution for operating and capital programs, including debt issuance, equity management, working capital, treasury operations, risk management, and access to capital markets
Oversee rate design, cost-of-service studies, tariff development, and regulatory approvals
Manage relationships with credit rating agencies (S&P Global and Fitch) and financing partners to maintain strong investment-grade credit ratings
Direct tax strategy and compliance, maintaining the Cooperatives' not-for-profit status while identifying opportunities to strengthen financial performance
Build, develop, and mentor a high-performing team of finance, accounting, tax, and procurement professionals
Present clear, timely, and insightful financial analyses to the Boards of Directors to support strategic and operational decisions
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in business, finance, accounting, economics, or a related discipline; MBA or Master's degree with a finance or accounting concentration strongly preferred
Ten or more years of progressive utility industry experience, including senior-level financial leadership
Strong knowledge of financial markets, institutions, and instruments
Exceptional communication skills with demonstrated success presenting complex financial matters to boards and senior leaders
An equivalent combination of education, training, and experience may be considered
Preferred
MBA or Master's degree with a finance or accounting concentration strongly preferred
Familiarity with FERC, RUS, and cooperative or public power business models preferred
Benefits
Participation in the National Rural Electric Cooperative Association (NRECA) RS defined benefit pension plan
Defined contribution 401 (k) plan
Company
Arizona Generation and Transmission Cooperatives
Arizona G&T Cooperatives operate on a not-for-profit basis. Arizona G&T Cooperatives are two electric cooperatives owned by the members we serve.
201-500 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageTotal Funding
unknownKey Investors
U.S. Department of Agriculture
2024-09-05Grant
Leadership Team
Patrick Ledger
Executive Vice-President and CEO
Peter Scott
CFO
Recent News
Morningstar.com
2025-10-17
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