| ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES - Supervise and provide training for credit and corporate finance administration personnel.
- Responsible for the development, maintenance and administration of debt/lease management and interface with related accounting systems including a complete and comprehensive data base of all debt and leases.
- Responsible for the preparation of compliance certificates, financial forms and reports, as required by the indenture, and debt and lease agreements.
- Responsible for the calculation and coordination of accounting entries, (including interest accruals and journal entries), FERC and SEC supporting information and schedules, financial reports, amortization schedules and other related information with Accounting and other areas.
- In conjunction with Cash Manager, regularly evaluate monthly cashflow and recommend changes to liquidity planning, credit facility sizing and credit facility renewals.
- Coordinate communication with the trustee regarding Indenture Supplements, note transfer and other items.
- Help coordinate amendments to the Indenture and other financial agreements.
- Assist with the development and administration of the debt/lease management function, annual budget and annual financial forecast and periodic projections.
- In coordination with Vice President Finance, Corporate Finance Manager, external counsel and internal organizations help prepare Inflation Reduction Act RUS "New ERA" application(s) and prepare loan and grant applications. Develop and maintain RUS "New ERA" compliance and reports.
- Maintain contacts with appropriate financial institutions and governmental agencies to facilitate debt and lease arrangements.
- Establish and maintain a comprehensive and up-to-date working library of agreements, mortgages, loans, leases and supporting schedules for all financial obligations.
- Responsible for asset/liability management and maintenance of Interest Rate Risk Management Program
- Backup Corporate Finance Manager as appropriate
- Gather and maintain appropriate financial and economic information necessary to make informed and timely financial decisions.
- Establish, document and maintain all appropriate procedures for loans, leases and other debt and related obligations, including procedures for Sarbanes Oxley compliance.
- Because Tri-State is an electric utility with continuous service obligations to its customers, regular, reliable, and predictable performance of the essential functions and responsibilities is an essential function of the job.
- Because Tri-State has an obligation to provide continuous, reliable electric service to its customers, the ability to work overtime at any time of the day or week is considered an essential function of the job.
OTHER DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES - Actively participate in special projects, reports, teams and other related duties as requested.
SUCCESS FACTORS/JOB COMPETENCIES: - Leadership: Demonstrated ability to identify functional area business needs and establish goals and objectives to ensure alignment with enterprise goals.
- Planning: Ability to think ahead and plan upcoming initiatives including prioritizing workload, developing schedules and meeting deadlines.
- Management/Supervision: Ability to organize and manage multiple priorities and assigned staff.
- Time management: the ability to prioritize and schedule projects and meet deadlines.
- Problem analysis and problem resolution at both strategic and functional levels.
- Business risks: ability to weigh business risks and ensure compliance with appropriate information security measures.
- Demonstrate behavior consistent with company values
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
- Strong team player
REQUIRED JOB QUALIFICATIONS Education and Training: - Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or other related field or; an equivalent combination of education and experience. CPA and/or MBA desired.
Knowledge, Skills, and Ability: - Working knowledge of financial and statistical analysis concepts and techniques including present and future value analysis and discounted cash flow.
- General knowledge of financial markets, products and services offered and the impact of economic conditions and political actions on the markets.
- Working knowledge of computers, including extensive knowledge of spreadsheets, Sharepoint, Bloomberg, treasury workstations, word processing, data bases, computer printers, presentation software, graphic software and related equipment and products.
- Excellent communications skills, both verbal and written.
- Ability to plan, organize and direct work.
- Ability to perform detailed functions with a high degree of accuracy.
Experience - Ten (10) years of increasingly responsible finance/accounting experience including a working knowledge of debt instruments and accounting procedures and lease accounting. Supervisory experience preferred.
PHYSICAL AND MENTAL DEMANDS: The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Physical demands: While performing the duties of this position, the incumbent is primarily required to sit, stand, walk, stoop, bend and frequently utilize a keyboard/computer. Specific vision abilities include close vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus. Mental demands: While performing the duties of this position, the incumbent will be required to problem solve, read, write and analyze data, work under schedules and deadline pressure, present information to others, work independently and use discretion and judgment for confidential or sensitive projects/issues. Work Environment: While performing the duties of this position, the employee is exposed to an office environment indoors, and will occasionally travel outdoors to multiple locations dependent on work. |
