PURPOSE:

Manage accounting and financial activities for capital and billable construction projects.  Supervise and manage all accounting and financial activities relating to the development, implementation, reporting and close out of construction projects.  This includes grant funded projects, billable and internal design construction projects. 

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

1. Perform project accounting work requiring professional knowledge of theory and practice of recording, classifying, examining, and analyzing the data and records of related financial transactions.
2. Lead and develop a team of project accountants.
3. Ensure all postings, allocations, accruals, and payments for the project are completed according to schedule. Ensures all financial activities and requirements relating to project close-outs are carried out in a timely manner.
4. Partners with the Project Management Office on ownership of project management controls. Assist accounting and finance function with focus on continually seeking out process improvement and best practice opportunities, including development and implementation of new policies, processes, procedures, enhanced use of systems/technology and efficiency.
5. Support project leaders to address changes in scope or timeline and resolve any financial issues that might impact timel Provide support to divisions on project accounting procedures and regulations.
6. Oversees maintenance and filing of project grant and contract files to ensure compliance. Maintain current working knowledge of various government regulations applicable to project grants and contracts. 
7. Participates in budget development of proposed projects with programmatic staff to ensure consistent and optimal project budget development.
8. Perform budget and forecast analysis, audit reporting and reconciliation of real property. Includes quarterly and annual compliance filing requirements by state.
9. Maintain control of the Fixed Asset Register including reconciliation, compliance, and periodic reporting requirements.
10. Establish and maintain strong, collaborative relationships with finance and accounting partners, Senior Leadership, and other internal stakeholder groups to understand the business and ensure timely and accurate exchange of information and sound decision making.
11. Leads or participates in various accounting projects. Perform other duties as assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Education & Experience:  Bachelor’s Degree in accounting or finance. Minimum of seven (7) years progressively responsible experience in project accounting, with thorough knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles and procedures applicable to the utility or similar industry. Previous supervisory experience preferred.

Skills:

• Strong problem-solving and organizational skills
• Proficiency in managing general ledgers, journal entries and account reconciliations.
• Experience with the Microsoft Office Suite; advanced Excel skills
• Detail-orientated with demonstrated experience communicating complex issues in a clear and concise manner to all levels of the organization.
• Ability to integrate and balance priorities, work activities, and resources for the benefit of multiple stakeholders and able to adapt to change.
• Ability to build strong working relationships with operations and accounting/finance personnel.
• Strong analytical and decision making skills

Physical Demands: 

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle or feel; and reach with hands and arms. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Other Job Characteristics:   Must be able to meet established deadlines and work additional hours as needed

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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