Vice President and Chief Financial Officer

Area

• Executive Office – Financial Services Division

Salary Range

• $128,574 to $152,682 annually, depending upon skills and qualifications (80% - 95% of midpoint for Vice President)

Position Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in finance, accounting or similar field and 10 years of progressively responsible experience, including either years of management experience in area of assignment or an equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job such as those listed below.

• Master’s degree in business administration, public administration or a related field preferred

• CPA preferred

• Knowledge of the following:

  • Accounting practices in an electric utility

  • Application of FERC accounting requirements

  • Processes involved in executing financings

  • Management and leadership principles

  • Utilities operations

  • Accounting and financial management principles

  • Applicable federal, state and local laws, codes, rules and regulations

Essential Functions

• Develops, implements and evaluates departmental policies, procedures, strategies and goals; maintains, updates and ensures procedural compliance for mandated programs

• Directs and participates in the preparation of departmental budgets, financial reports and operational and capital improvement budgets; monitors revenues and expenditures

• Researches, analyzes and makes recommendations for cost-effective improvements in the budget or departmental operations; designs, administers and evaluates departmental programs and services

• Directs the efforts of contractors and consultants through various phases of special projects for the organization

• Provides advice in area of expertise to management; serves on advisory bodies representing the organization

• Implements strategic plan directions and initiatives; develops means and methods for benchmarking and performance measurement

• Facilitates, leads and participates in meetings and committees; represents the department and organization at meetings and conferences; serves as a liaison between departments, external organizations, the general public and other agencies

• Supervises employees by prioritizing and assigning work; conducts performance evaluations; ensures staff are trained; and makes hiring, termination and disciplinary decisions

If you meet these requirements and want to apply, submit an LES application and, if you choose, your résumé*. You may submit an online LES application or print and mail an LES application to Human Resources, Lincoln Electric System, P.O. Box 80869, Lincoln, NE 68501. You also may call (402) 467-6813 and request an application. LES is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

* LES does not accept a résumé in lieu of the LES application; however, if you choose to include your résumé, you may send it through the mail with your application or e-mail it to jobs@les.com after you submit your online application.

Up: 6/9/10
Down: Open until filled

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