Chief Financial Officer

Responsible for control of accounting functions for Hi-Line Cooperative Inc.  Serves as Director of Information Technology and Human Resources. Focus is to keep the Cooperative in government compliance.  
Strong Leadership is a priority.  High standard of business ethics must be maintained.  

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:  This job requires supervisory duties.  Demonstrated leadership ability, team management and interpersonal skills.

PERFORMANCE MEASURES:
o	Accounting documents, records and reports are prepared, maintained, and typed accurately and in a timely manner.
o	Department files are appropriately maintained.
o	Account reconciliations are correct and completed in a timely manner.
o	Good communication and coordination exists with Company personnel.  Assistance and support are provided as needed.
o	Management is appropriately informed of activities.
o	Accounting functions are completed in accordance with established standards, policies and procedures.

QUALIFICATIONS:  
Education and/or Experience:  
o	Bachelor degree in business or a related field; or 5 years of management experience in a business accounting department.  
o	This position requires attention to detail and high compliance skills.
o	Experience working with information technology to manage accounting and other software packages.

Required Knowledge:  
o	Knowledge of Microsoft Office computer application.  
o	Ability to learn accounting software.  
o	Advanced knowledge of accounting.
o	Advanced knowledge of Information Technology.
o	Advanced knowledge of Human Resources.

Skills/Abilities:
o	Leadership skills.
o	Attentive to detail and accurate.
o	Well organized.
o	Cooperative and willing to assist others.
o	Able to use computer applications, office equipment, and telephone.

Language Skills:  
o	Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. 
o	Ability to write complex reports and correspondence. 
o	Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of the organization.

Mathematical Skills:  
o	Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume.  
o	Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry.

Reasoning Ability:  
o	Ability to solve practical problems with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. 
o	Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram or schedule form.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations:  Current Drivers License.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:  Physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Finger Dexterity:  Using primarily just the fingers to make small movements such as typing, picking up small objects or pinching fingers together.

Talking:  One must frequently convey detailed or important instructions or ideas accurately or quickly.

Average Hearing:  Able to hear average or normal conversations and receive ordinary information.

Repetitive Motions:  Movements frequently and regularly required using the wrists, hand and/or fingers.

Average Visual Abilities:  Average, ordinary visual acuity necessary to prepare or inspect documents or products, or operate machinery.

Physical Strength:  Sedentary work; sitting most of the time.  May have to lift up to 25 lbs occasionally.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND BASIC DUTIES:
o	Accounting Activities
o	Maintains General Ledger.
o	Prepares month-end financial statements.
o	Reviews all month-end closing activities including general ledger maintenance and balance sheet reconciliations.
o	Enhance and implement financial and accounting systems, processes, and control systems.
o	Serves as final point of escalation for Accounts Receivable/Accounts Payable issues.
o	Develop and manage accounting staff.
o	Serve as key point of contact for external auditors; manage preparation and support of external audits.
o	Responsible for tax status, tax compliance and proper filing of tax returns.
o	Ensure legal and regulatory compliance regarding financial issues.
o	Financial Planning
o	Assists department managers with preparation of annual budget.
o	Provides training and leadership in financial planning.
o	Supervises the Accounts Payable controller.
o	Coordinates Employee Training
o	Coordinate employee training programs in cooperation with department managers to ensure employee growth and development.
o	Assist in delivering training programs.
o	Assist department managers with preparing employee development plans for each employee.
o	Assist in planning meetings for the cooperative.
o	Serves as Information Technology Director
o	Works with President and department managers to determine what information is needed for management decisions.
o	Supervise the development and distribution of needed information.
o	Develop, update and enhance the accounting system for optimum accuracy, timeliness and efficiency.
o	Make and use the accounting system as a proactive decision-making tool for management use in forecasting and analysis.
o	Supervise Computer Systems Administrator.
o	Serves as Human Resources Director
o	Leads recruiting activities for department managers.
o	Assures that employee files are maintained and reviewed annually for accuracy.
o	Supervises all functions of payroll.
o	Responsible for the Coop 401k plan and Coop Retirement plan assuring that timely and accurate reports and deposits are made.
o	Manage employee Health insurance and Life insurance plans.
o	Assists and advises company managers about HR issues.
o	Maintains regulatory compliance relating to employees and HR.
o	Investigates employee complaints and recommends appropriate action.
o	Coordinates with the Safety Director and monitors safety compliance.
o	Supervises the Human Resources Assistant.
o	Attends and participates in meetings as required.
o	Assumes responsibility for related duties as required or assigned.
o	Provides leadership for all administrative employees.
o	Notifies the President on issues that affect the Cooperative.
o	Serves as Recorder for the Board of Directors.
o	Maintains strict confidentiality.
o	Ensures that work area is clean, secure and well maintained.
o	Completes special projects and miscellaneous assignments as required.

WORKING CONDITIONS:  
o	Typical office environment.
o	Noise level is usually moderate.

In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, it is possible that requirements may be modified to reasonably accommodate disabled individuals.  However, no accommodations will be made which may pose serious health or safety risks to the employee or others or which impose undue hardship on the company.
This job description is not intended as and does not create an employment contract.  The company maintains its status as an at-will employer.  Employees can be terminated for any reason not prohibited by law.