Dairyland Power Cooperative · 22 hours ago
Mgr, Accounting
La Crosse, Wisconsin
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$118K/yr - $177K/yr
7+ years expDairyland Power Cooperative is seeking a Manager of Accounting to lead the operations of their Accounting Department. The role involves overseeing a team of accountants, ensuring compliance with accounting principles, and supporting financial initiatives and audits.
EnergyNon ProfitRenewable EnergySustainability
Responsibilities
Lead a team of accountants, including senior-level staff. Review team work requirements and projects for completion on a timely basis. Hire, evaluate, coach and develop team personnel
Lead and direct daily accounting activities. Responsible for the preparation, analysis and reconciliation of financial statements, ensuring accuracy, completeness and compliance with accepted accounting principles
Responsible for required tax and government filings and joint plant contracts, including data to support loan financing
Coordinate and support all related audit work for internal and external auditors
Assist in the development, implementation and administration of internal controls and accounting procedures
Provide, interpret and communicate data from accounting records as required from management and other functions. Support requests from and may communicate directly with other key stakeholders such as Executive Management, the Board of Directors, distribution cooperative managers and staff, and attorneys. Acts as a business partner with other functions to provide optimal solutions for the accounting and operational interface
Support, participate and assist in leading the implementation of change management initiatives, including work with financial systems. Support strategic financial initiatives as requested
Proactively work with staff and cross functional stakeholders to improve and create new processes and controls for the greater good of all in the company
Perform other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or Finance required
Seven (7) years of progressively responsible accounting or finance experience required
Solid knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)
Comprehensive knowledge and experience with general accounting functions and corporate financial processes
Knowledge of business taxes
Technical skills; experienced in working with and understanding financial systems
Must have demonstrated supervisory/management skills including areas of employee development and training
Strong written, verbal and interpersonal skills
Advanced attention to detail
Advanced analytical, problem-solving and prioritization skills
Preferred
CPA, CMA or MBA preferred
Experience with a utility and/or a cooperative business model preferred
Project management experience preferred
ERP implementation experience and AI process improvements a plus
CPA, CMA or MBA preferred
Company
Dairyland Power Cooperative
Dairyland Power Cooperative is a non-profit organization that provides safe, reliable, affordable & sustainable electricity to its members.
501-1000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
unknownKey Investors
U.S. Department of Agriculture
2024-09-05Grant
Leadership Team
Brent Ridge
President and CEO
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