Chief Financial Officer

Overview Valley Electric Association, Inc., (VEA) is a member-owned electric cooperative based in Pahrump, Nevada, with a certified service area covering more than 6,800 square miles in Nevada and California. VEA presently provides service to over 24,000 services with 2,120 line miles of distribution facilities and 13 substations. VEA is a participating transmission owner and load-serving entity in the California Independent System of Operators Corporation (CAISO). VEA is the parent company to a host of wholly-owned subsidiaries, including Valley Electric Transmission Association (VETA), and Valley Communication Association (VCA). Responsibilities The Chief Financial Officer (CFO) will report directly to the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) and is an integral part of the leadership management team, responsible for managing the functional areas of accounting, procurement, warehouse and facilities. The CFO is responsible for promoting the vision and mission of the Cooperative and developing and achieving the strategic goals of the organizations as they apply to the accounting and support services functional areas. Directs the activities of those assigned and makes certain that all responsibilities, authorities and supportive or reporting relationships are understood and accepted. Manages subordinate supervisors who supervise employees in accordance with the Cooperative’s policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, and training employees, planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems, and assisting to develop and review job descriptions; and, to seek advice, information, and assistance when necessary; and to develop employees to the full extent of their abilities. Evaluates work of subordinates and recommends changes in position and/or pay. For more detailed information regarding responsibilities, duties, and specifications, please refer to the Job Description for the Chief Financial Officer. Qualifications Education / Experience: A bachelor’s degree in Accounting and 10 years of experience in public accounting at a management level; or the equivalent combination of education and experience. Experience in Utility Accounting, CPA and/or MBA preferred. Benefits and Equal Opportunity VEA is an Equal Opportunity Employer Minority/Female/Veteran/Disability/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity or Expression Valley Electric Association, Inc. and its subsidiaries offer a competitive benefits package, which includes company-paid: Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage Short-Term Disability Group Life Insurance Business Travel Life Insurance 401(k) plan Pension plan Vacation and Sick accrual Holiday pay Notice of Equal Opportunity Employment We expect employees to be honest, trustworthy, and operate with integrity. Discrimination and all unlawful harassment (including sexual harassment) in employment is not tolerated. We encourage success based on our individual merits and abilities without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, marital status, citizenship status, military status, protected veteran status or employment status. We support and obey laws that prohibit discrimination everywhere we do business. We fully consider all qualified applicants including those with a criminal history. #J-18808-Ljbffr