Mgr, Accounting

Dairyland Power Cooperative • La Crosse, WI

23h

About The Position

The Impact you will make in this Role: Assist in the planning, organizing and leading of the operations of the Accounting Department, including payroll, cash management, general ledger, inventory, asset management, accounts payable, accounts receivable and billing.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or Finance required; CPA, CMA or MBA preferred.
• Seven (7) years of progressively responsible accounting or finance experience required. Experience must include working collaboratively with various groups, including Executive Management and cross-functional teams.
• Solid knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)
• Comprehensive knowledge and experience with general accounting functions and corporate financial processes
• Knowledge of business taxes
• Technical skills; experienced in working with and understanding financial systems
• Must have demonstrated supervisory/management skills including areas of employee development and training
• Strong written, verbal and interpersonal skills
• Advanced attention to detail
• Advanced analytical, problem-solving and prioritization skills

Nice To Haves

• CPA, CMA or MBA preferred.
• Experience with a utility and/or a cooperative business model preferred.
• Project management experience preferred.
• ERP implementation experience and AI process improvements a plus

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of accountants, including senior-level staff. Review team work requirements and projects for completion on a timely basis. Hire, evaluate, coach and develop team personnel.
• Lead and direct daily accounting activities. Responsible for the preparation, analysis and reconciliation of financial statements, ensuring accuracy, completeness and compliance with accepted accounting principles.
• Responsible for required tax and government filings and joint plant contracts, including data to support loan financing.
• Coordinate and support all related audit work for internal and external auditors.
• Assist in the development, implementation and administration of internal controls and accounting procedures.
• Provide, interpret and communicate data from accounting records as required from management and other functions. Support requests from and may communicate directly with other key stakeholders such as Executive Management, the Board of Directors, distribution cooperative managers and staff, and attorneys. Acts as a business partner with other functions to provide optimal solutions for the accounting and operational interface.
• Support, participate and assist in leading the implementation of change management initiatives, including work with financial systems. Support strategic financial initiatives as requested.
• Proactively work with staff and cross functional stakeholders to improve and create new processes and controls for the greater good of all in the company
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• At Dairyland, we know that happy employees are the backbone of any good organization. By offering an excellent compensation and benefits package, opportunities for career growth and a supportive environment, Dairyland helps ensure a quality business and premier workplace.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees