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JOB PURPOSE
The Director of Finance provides strategic leadership and oversight of the
organization’s financial operations, ensuring integrity, accuracy, and
compliance with all accounting and reporting functions. This position leads the
maintenance of the general ledger and oversees Payroll; Payments and
Banking; General Accounting; Budget, Grants, and Financial Planning; Rates
and Analytics; Pension and Other Post-Employment Benefits (OPEB) and Treasury Management.
This role ensures strong internal controls, effective resource management, and
alignment of financial strategies with organizational objectives. ESSENTIAL
FUNCTIONS: Develop and present annual business plans aligned with
organizational strategy, including revenue targets, KPIs, budget and headcount
recommendations, and project timelines integrated across departments. Provide
strategic leadership and oversight for all financial reporting functions, managing
core financial management and control processes. Direct rate and revenue
management, budgeting, forecasting, and financial resource allocation to ensure
fiscal sustainability and operational efficiency. Oversee budget development,
grant monitoring, and comprehensive financial reporting to ensure accuracy,
transparency, and accountability. Lead the development, implementation, and
governance of financial systems, ensuring compliance with group accounting
standards, statutory requirements, GAAP, and internal controls. Establish and
maintain financial policies, procedures, and protocols to promote regulatory
compliance and sound financial practices. Deliver authoritative financial and
technical recommendations to senior leadership, influencing short- and long-term
business decisions and strategic initiatives. Ensure departmental compliance
with external regulations, voluntary codes, and internal policies to mitigate risk
and protect organizational integrity. Assess departmental capabilities, identify
skill gaps, and implement formal development frameworks to strengthen
performance and succession planning. Coach and mentor staff to enhance
leadership capacity and support talent development. Set clear performance
objectives, monitor results, hold team members accountable, and implement
corrective actions to achieve annual business goals. Perform other duties as
directed.

LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS
A valid driver's license from state of residence is required.

EDUCATION
Bachelor' s degree in Finance, Business Administration, Accounting or related
field is required. Master's degree is preferred.

EXPERIENCE
Minimum of seven (7) years of professional related experience in Finance or
related roles within the utility sector including four (4) years of management
experience. Experience in interpreting strategy and policy to set and
deliver objectives within medium to long time.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Must successfully complete NIMS Training within one year of entering job. Works in the office under good conditions. Physical Demands: Requires sedentary work involving standing or walking for brief periods, exerting up to 10 pounds of force on a regular basis; and some dexterity in operating office equipment. The position requires normal visual acuity and field of vision, hearing and speaking abilities.

THIS LIST OF ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS IS NOT EXHAUSTIVE AND MAY BE
SUPPLEMENTED AS NECESSARY.