Are you ready to join an organization where we focus on People First, have fun at work and make a difference in what we do?

Dairyland is proud of our People First culture centered around appreciation, celebrating wins and collaboration. We’ve worked hard to ensure alignment between our culture and our processes and systems, learning and development and rewards and recognition programs.

As a team, we work together to leverage the team’s diverse perspectives, ideas and experiences to deliver nothing less than the best. We are collaborative, transparent and committed to our People and their work experience, growth and professional development.

Manages the short-term and long-term activities in treasury functions to meet the financial obligations of the business including cash flow, borrowings, debt and capital management and leasing. Maintains relationships and compliance with external lenders, including the Rural Utilities Service, energy market facilitators, and commercial and investment banks and counterparties. 

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

1.    Monitor and analyze daily cash position. Conduct transactions to cover cash commitments. Prepares bi-weekly cash forecasts with variance analysis.

2.    Responsible for integrity and controls of bank accounts. Oversight and approval of wire transfer and automated clearing house (ACH) transactions. Reviews bank statements for accuracy. Process payment cancellations/reversals.

3.    Develops strategic financing scenarios, plans and recommendations on the optimal use of short-term and long-term financing, protecting the Company’s liquidity and credit rating. Administers borrowings with various counterparties.

4.    Works within and across the division to understand the financing needs of the Enterprise Strategic Plan and short- and long-term financial forecasts. 

5.    Leads the operating and capital leasing program.  

6.    Supports preparation and facilitation of Board committee meetings. Presents information to internal and external stakeholders, including executive leadership. 

7.    Understands internal and external credit policies and contracts. Monitors credit metrics for compliance and impact on Dairyland’s credit, liquidity, or general ability to effectively operate within energy markets. Assists with compliance filings.

8.    Assesses and maintains a database of the credit worthiness of current and potential Dairyland counterparties. Responsible for reviewing, analyzing, and providing input on the credit related terms of contracts. 

9.    Assist others within the division with financial reporting and requests as needed.

Education & Experience: Bachelors degree in Finance, Accounting or Business Administration is required with a minimum of seven (7) years of progressive business finance experience. Three (3) years of commercial treasury experience required. Experience in the utility industry preferred. MBA or CPA preferred.

Skills: 

•    Self-starter with the ability to build and maintain strong professional relationships.
•    High level of problem solving and analytical skills required.
•    Exceptional verbal and written communication skills.
•    Keen multi-tasking capabilities, flexibility, and organizational skills; attention to detail.
•    Proficient with MS Office suite applications. Functional experience with ERP systems is preferred.
•    Fundamental knowledge of treasury and credit terms, and various debt structures. Experience negotiating lending agreements.
•    Ability to work well both independently and as part of a cross-functional team.

We are committed to providing our greatest asset, our People, with as many perks and benefits as possible. Some benefits of working with us include:

-  Health & disability benefits (medical, dental, vision, short & long-term disability)
-  Life insurance
-  Generous 401(k) and Pension Plans
-  Paid Time Off
-  Robust Wellness Program
-  New Flexible Work Program
-  Tuition Reimbursement
-  So much more!

Dairyland Power Cooperative is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.

If you are an individual with disabilities who needs accommodation or you are having difficulty using our website to apply for employment, contact our HR Department at 608-788-4000.

About Dairyland Power Cooperative

Dairyland is proud of its history as a pioneer in rural electrification. The generation and transmission cooperative formed in 1941, bringing light and power to the homes and farms in “America’s Dairyland.” Specifically serving rural communities and countryside, Dairyland continues to ease work conditions and improve quality of life for residents by delivering a safe, reliable supply of energy in its four-state service territory.

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