Access Energy Cooperative is seeking candidates for a Chief Financial Officer (CFO) position. Reporting directly to the General Manager/CEO, this key leadership position influences decisions across the organization. The successful candidate will oversee financial functions, providing direction that supports the Cooperative’s mission of delivering efficient, reliable power to members.

We pride ourselves on a strong safety culture and developing a family environment while providing training opportunities for self-development. We offer an excellent benefit package which includes medical and vision insurance, 401(k) and defined benefit pension plan, life insurance, long term and short term disability, and every other Friday off.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Analyze general financial condition of the Cooperative.
• Oversee/provide preparation, consultation and submission of financial data for management, the Board of Directors and membership.
• Develop and implement financial practices which satisfy financial requirements and standards set forth by principal creditors and professional auditor.
• Supervise preparation of financial reports and documentation required for the creditors and auditor.
• Establish and maintain audit controls for financial activities to assure compliance with organizational plans, policies, and practices.
• Provide financial management recommendations to General Manager/CEO.
• Coordinate and prepare the annual budget to present to the Board of Directors; assist other Departments in the preparation of their respective budgets.
• Complete and file Federal, State and local payroll tax and financial reports.
• Supervise accounting and disbursement procedures.
• Develop and implement short and long term financial plans including cash management.
• Recommend strategies to obtain stated financial goals and assure adequate cash flows and working capital.

What you need/preferred to have:

• Four year degree in Accounting, Finance or Business Management with Accounting & Finance emphasis, or equivalent required.  Prefer related additional electric utility industry educational credits.
• Five years experience in finance, accounting in the electric utility or related field.    Supervisory experience in financial management areas. 
• Professional certification (CPA or CMA) preferred.
• Strong analytical, communication, and leadership skills with the ability to influence across all levels of the organization.
• NISC (cooperative specific software) is preferred.

Pre-employment drug screening and background check will be required.  Resumes will be accepted until March 9 2026. Salary commensurate with experience. Access Energy Cooperative is an EOE.

About Access Energy Cooperative

Access Energy Cooperative is a rural electric distribution cooperative located in Southeast Iowa. We pride ourselves on having a strong safety culture and developing a family environment while providing training opportunities for self-development. The majority of employees retire from the cooperative and job openings are a rarity. The office is located in Mt. Pleasant, Iowa. Access Energy Cooperative provides electricity to approximately 6500 members throughout parts of 10 counties and maintains about 2300 miles of line. We also serve numerous industrial facilities throughout our service territory. We are proud to be a Touchstone Energy Cooperative. Access Energy Cooperative was founded in 1939 and has been a reliable source of electricity for the rural economy in Southeast Iowa. Throughout the years, we have been instrumental in economic development by applying for and receiving USDA grants. Access Energy Cooperative has excellent hunting and fishing locations and opportunities and is only 45 miles from Iowa City. The Mississippi River is only 25 miles away. The school districts in the area are exceptional and housing has become a point of emphasis with local developers.... Access Energy Cooperative provides an excellent benefit package including: Medical, Vision, Paid Vacation, Paid Sick Leave, and Pension / 401(k). Employees have every other Friday off.

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