Chief Financial Officer

SUMMARY

High Plains Power, Inc. is seeking to fill the position of Chief Financial Officer. High Plains Power is a non‑profit, member‑owned rural electric distribution cooperative with approximately 12,500 square miles of territory and 4,510 miles of line, serving 10,000 members and 14,000 meters, in Central Wyoming. High Plains Power’s headquarters is located in Riverton, Wyoming and has outposts in Dubois, Thermopolis, and Casper.

Riverton and the surrounding areas are great places to spend free time and raise a family, with thousands of acres of hunting, fishing areas, outdoor recreation, golf courses, and stunning landscape.

The High Plains Power seeks candidates with demonstrated competence in management and leadership of an electric cooperative. A well‑qualified candidate must have strong people skills and a working knowledge of power supply, rates, engineering, proficiency in finance, accounting, safety, and member service. To work effectively, the candidate must have a collaborative team‑oriented approach to governance, and the ability to bring initiative, innovation, and strategic vision, while presenting a positive organizational image of High Plains Power in interactions with the community, other cooperatives, and the public in general.

Successful candidates must have an understanding of the challenges facing rural cooperatives and be committed to addressing the needs of the communities served by High Plains Power.

The Chief Financial Officer (CFO) works under the direction of the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) and is responsible for carrying out the plans and objectives of the Cooperative, as delegated by the CEO. In the absence of the CEO, the CFO is assigned specific duties and shall be available in his/her absence, as described in the duties and responsibilities. The CFO oversees and is responsible for financial accountability, including but not limited to, accounting, billing, monetary controls, budgeting, and preparation of financial statements for High Plains Power.

This position conducts internal audits, including accounting, billing, and cash controls; and updates costs associated with special equipment and plant accounting records. The CFO prepares and participates in interim and annual audits, manages investments, loan activities, completes cost analyses and rate studies. The CFO completes the annual Form 7 and actively engages in related processes and controls that include, but are not limited to, installation and maintenance of accounting activities, inventory, billing, continuing property, budget, equity management plan, property tax returns, and other related internal controls.

While performing duties, this position upholds the High Plains Power Mission while reinforcing the Strategic Goals of the Cooperative. The CFO shares in the responsibility for development and implementation of strategic planning, development and implementation of long‑range financial goals, organization forecasting and enhancement, and operational best practices in accordance with the established policies, standards, and objectives of High Plains Power. This position is required to prepare monthly reports and attend monthly board meetings, and, when necessary, present before the Board of Directors, employees, members, and the general public.

• Directs all general accounting activities consistent with the Uniform System of Accounts and Generally accepted Accounting Principles to assure accurate and timely reporting of operating costs and revenues and of the cooperative’s financial condition. Includes preparation of all financial and statistical information for Management and the Board of Directors. Directly supervises the Accounting department.
• Coordinates with all consumer accounting activities including meter reads, energy and member services billings and associated sales reports, collections, and capital credit allocations and refunds within limits of approved policies to obtain accurate recording of sales and to obtain maximum effectiveness in the pursuit of service excellence.
• Oversees wholesale power billing activities, the Wholesale Electric Service…