Job Description
On behalf of a client in the utilities sector, we are seeking an experienced Chief Financial Officer (CFO) to lead the organization’s financial strategy and management. Reporting directly to the Chief Executive Officer and serving as a key member of the executive leadership team, the CFO will have the opportunity to make a significant impact on the company’s growth and success while overseeing all financial aspects of the company, including strategic financial planning, regulatory compliance, and operational efficiency. This is a full-time position based in Southeast Louisiana (Iberville, East Baton Rouge, West Baton Rouge, Ascension Parish, Assumption, St. James, St. John, Livingston).
Key responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following: - Oversee all finance functions in alignment with business goals, including accounts payable, accounts receivable, budgeting, monthly close processes, contractual expenses and reporting
- Serve as a trusted collaborator and advisor to the executive team and Board of Directors, supporting growth opportunities, assessing potential risks, and driving long-term financial planning and capital investment strategies.
- Provide clear, actionable financial insights and solutions to support informed decision-making and strategic initiatives
- Lead, mentor, train and develop the finance team to foster professional growth and high performance, including direct supervision of a small team
- Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and industry standards
- Manage capital structure, funding strategies, and investor relations while directing investment activities to optimize financial performance, including navigating federal infrastructure financing tools, federal grant management and reporting, and managing debt closing
- Managing multiple funding streams for large-scale infrastructure projects and strategic operational initiatives
- Optimize banking relationships, cash flow projection processes, and ensure financial health to support operational needs, such as liquidity monitoring and forecasting in alignment with capital financing plans
- Oversee internal controls, audit processes, and ensure accuracy and integrity of financial information
- Partner with business units to align financial strategy with corporate objectives and operational plans, supporting business and corporate development through financial modeling and analysis
- Develop and monitor operating and capital budgets and maintain multi-year financial forecasts, ensuring integration of long-range planning with near-term operational needs
- Ensure accurate accounting for capital expenditures and the timely transfer of assets in compliance with regulatory processes
Minimum qualifications and expectations include: - Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or a related field; MBA or CPA preferred
- Minimum of 10 years’ experience in finance, financial and capital project management, preferably within regulated utilities, and pervious experience in a senior financial leadership role
Business Financial Management & Strategy
- Strong knowledge of GAAP, GASB, and FERC accounting, rate setting, utility cost-of-service analysis and regulatory reporting requirements
- Expertise in budgeting, multi-year and financial forecasting, and data analytics for operational optimization
- Strong knowledge of regulatory requirements and experience navigating rate cases with public utility commissions
- Familiarity with capital planning, infrastructure financing, and debt issuance
- Proficiency in financial systems, policy development, and compliance frameworks
Leadership Skills & Communication
- Proven ability to support executive leadership with data-driven decision-making.
- Experience working with enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems and other financial software.
- Exceptional leadership skills with the ability to mentor and guide a high-performing finance team
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to interact effectively across departments and with board members, executives, and external stakeholders
Regulatory
- Understanding of environmental regulations, utility rate structures, and related financial requirements.
- Knowledge of utility operations and infrastructure financing challenges
- Existing relationships and experience with regulatory bodies a plus
Emergent Method and associated entities are equal opportunity employers. We do not discriminate against employees or applicants for employment on any legally recognized basis or any protected class under federal, state, or local law.
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