Chief Financial Officer

At Alaska Village Electric Cooperative, we're on a mission to light up the last frontier. We are also on a journey to optimize our culture and modernize our processes; pursuing best practices to improve service for our members in all aspects of our operations. We embrace technological advancements and value lessons learned over 55 years of unique operating experience.  AVEC is seeking a dynamic and experienced Chief Financial Officer (CFO) to join our executive team to drive our financial strategy and ensure sustainability.

As the CFO at AVEC, each day presents fresh opportunities to leave a lasting impact on our operations and communities. Your role will be instrumental in steering our organization towards greater efficiency, dynamism, and collaborations. You will champion the financial health of the Cooperative through management, monitoring, and safeguarding of all financial assets and building a team of effective and efficient employees.

The responsibilities of the CFO encompass a wide array of financial leadership tasks, including employee and departmental management, short- and long-range financial planning, forecasting, debt financing, cash and working capital strategies, investments, insurance management, internal and external audits, financial reporting, analysis, accounts receivable and payable, and tax management. The CFO supervises the Accounting and Purchasing departments and works closely to monitor and support other departments' responsibilities for payroll, grant accounting, billing and warehouse operations. 

AVEC recently converted its ERP to NISC software for financial and service modules and is in the process of implementing mapping and staking and outage management.

• Bachelor's degree in finance, accounting, or business administration. Master's degree or certification preferred (MBA, MAcc, CMA, or CPA).
• 2+ years supervisory experience or demonstrated success in leading individuals and teams.
• 5+ years of verifiable experience in finance and accounting in senior leadership (CFO, Controller); in public accounting; as an external auditor; or experience within an electric utility reporting directly to the CFO or equivalent.
• Strong financial acumen and strategic thinking skills.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and people skills, with the ability to influence and collaborate effectively at all levels of the organization.
• Knowledge of regulatory requirements and industry standards relevant to the utility sector.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment and adapt to changing priorities.

We offer a comprehensive pay and benefit package. Highlights include starting pay expected between $156,520 and $197,801 annually. 401K Plan with Employer Match of 4% and Retirement Pension Plan (Defined Benefit, Employer paid pension). Paid leave (PTO) starting at 21 days per year and up to 6 weeks maximum. We also offer 8 paid Holidays plus 2 Floating Holidays and a Birthday Holiday.

Other benefits include Medical and RX (PPO or HSA plans available), Dental, and Vision - OR - cash in lieu of benefits. Health Savings Account or Flexible Spending Account. Basic Life Insurance, AD&D, Spouse Life paid for by company. Supplemental Life Insurance, Tuition Reimbursement and more!

Work environment: Our office in Anchorage is located in midtown at 4831 Eagle Street with off-street parking and a beautiful view of the mountains.

Schedule flexibility: We offer flexibility in start/end time between 7am to 5pm. This is full time, in-person work. We offer flexibility for work-life balance including a 9/80 schedule (eligibility after 6 months).

Ready to power Alaska's future?

If you are a finance executive with a passion for making a difference, we invite you to apply for the Chief Financial Officer position at AVEC. The next step is to complete our online application and submit your resume.

AVEC is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against based on disability. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating a workplace where everyone can shine as brightly as the northern lights.