Finance Director (2026-018)
About The Position
Benton REA invites applicants to apply for a full-time Finance Director role. The position will be permanently based out of our brand-new West Richland office. The Finance Director performs complex executive work planning, organizing and directing the activities and personnel of the Finance Department, including accounting budget, debt management, financial reporting, treasury management, accounts receivable and accounts payable, customer service and related work as apparent or assigned. Work involves setting policies and goals under the direction of the Vice President of Energy and Finance. Departmental supervision is exercised over assigned personnel. The role ensures accurate financial reporting, compliance and applicable regulations and accounting standards, effective internal controls and sound management of programs, investments, grands and operational funds.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
- Six (6) years of accounting experience, preferably in a utility.
- Equivalent combination of education and experience that allows the incumbent to successfully perform the essential job functions.
- Certified Public Accountant (CPA)
Nice To Haves
- Master's degree in accounting or related field.
- Experience with annual organization-wide budget processes.
- RUS and FERC accounting practices and principles.
- Financial statement preparation and analysis.
- Strong team player.
- Forward thinking, with a drive towards process improvement, efficiency, excellence.
- Strong technical aptitude.
Responsibilities
- Planning, organizing and directing the activities and personnel of the Finance Department, including accounting budget, debt management, financial reporting, treasury management, accounts receivable and accounts payable, customer service and related work as apparent or assigned.
- Setting policies and goals under the direction of the Vice President of Energy and Finance.
- Ensuring accurate financial reporting, compliance and applicable regulations and accounting standards, effective internal controls and sound management of programs, investments, grands and operational funds.
Benefits
- 100% company paid family insurance (medical, dental, vision)
- Generous leave
- 401k match
- 4x10 work schedule
- 401(k) plan with employer match of 14% with 7% employee contribution
- 20 hours of PTO per month, 0-4 years of service
- 2 floating holidays (10 hours each) annually
- 9 paid holidays (10 hours each) annually
- Every Friday off
- Highly competitive, best in class, excellent comprehensive benefits package options including Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, AD&D, and STD.
- Two medical plan options
- High-Deductible Health Plan with HSA
- 100% employer paid, 93% employee enrollment
- Deductible $1,650 ind. / $3,300 family
- 90% coinsurance after deductible is met
- Up to $600 employer match to HSA (family)
- PPO Medical
- Employee pays $265.05 ind. / $630.66 family per mo.
- Deductible $300 ind. / $600 family
- 90% coinsurance after deductible is met
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Generous Tuition Assistance Program
- Training and Development opportunities
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Director
