Southeast Colorado Power Association (SECPA), headquartered in La Junta, Colorado, is seeking qualified candidates to serve as the CFO to the Cooperative and its subsidiary SECOM also headquartered in La Junta.
The CFO oversees all accounting functions of SECPA and SECOM, including completion of Form 7 & 990 (SECPA), cash flow charts, income statements, balance sheets, rate schedules and all other documents required by lenders, regulators, auditor and/or internal organization. The CFO is responsible for development of annual budgets; and oversees all Association finances, investments, loans and borrowing with direction from the CEO.
A high school diploma or general education degree (GED) is required. A Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration, Accounting or Finance desired but other disciplines or equivalent work experience will be considered. Higher education degree(s), industry certification(s) and/or practical application of skills in a relevant position is desired. Applicant should possess demonstrated financial management expertise with minimum three (3) years' experience. Working knowledge of RUS accounting methods and generally accepted accounting principles is preferred.
Applicants should be team focused, member-driven, self-motivated, excellent communicators, and possess strong interpersonal skills. Candidates should also possess high integrity and a positive attitude towards success and achievement. All interested applicants should read the job description in its entirety.
SECPA is a member-owned rural electric cooperative that provides electric service to approximately 11,000 meters at 60MW peak. The 13,000 square mile service territory covers all or parts of 11 southeast Colorado counties with 5700 energized line miles (12.5kV, 24.9kV, 69kV). There are 3 satellite office/warehouse locations in Eads, Lamar, and Springfield Colorado.
SECPA also operates SECOM, a wholly owned broadband subsidiary. SECOM is an internet, phone, and data service provider with over 2800 miles of fiber optic cable line generating nearly $13MM in annual revenue from approximately 2,300 fiber and 5,300 wireless internet customers, and over 3,300 voice lines. SECOM has a satellite location in Pueblo West, Colorado.
SECPA/SECOM is headquartered in the rural community of La Junta, Colorado (www.ci.la-junta.co.us), along the Arkansas River with a number of other similar communities within short commuting distances. The region is proud of its contemporary farming/ranching, manufacturing, healthcare, railroad, gas, and service economy. The community is close to lakes, rivers, canyons, and grassland offering many nearby outdoor recreational opportunities. Pueblo, Colorado, is approximately a 1-hour drive, Colorado Springs 1.5 hours and Denver 3 hours.
