Supervisor Transaction Accounting & Security Risk Management

Unclassified - Fergus Falls, MN

Full-time - Mid Level

Onsite - Fergus Falls, MN

About the position

At Otter Tail Power Company, our employees support the communities we serve by producing reliable, affordable, and environmentally responsible electricity. Everyone has an important role in accomplishing these objectives! This position plays a crucial role in ensuring the accuracy and integrity of the company's financial records by overseeing and managing daily accounting operations for accounts payable, accounts receivable, and cash collection areas of the accounting department and ensuring accurate financial reporting. This position requires a highly organized, enthusiastic, team-oriented professional that can foster positive relationships within the organization and external parties.

Responsibilities

• Supervise, direct and work with the accounting transaction teams in AP, AR, and cash collections.
• Coach and support staff, provide feedback as well as lead training and development for staff.
• Lead month-end close procedures and balance sheet reconciliations.
• Collaborate with all levels of leadership within our accounting department and corporate treasury department.
• Ensure timely and accurate vendor payments, proper coding, and compliance with internal controls.
• Facilitate the activities related to security risk management for the organization, including reviewing financial institutions, negotiating security terms, and ensuring security doesn't lapse.
• Administer the purchase card and fuel credit-card programs and coordinate with employees and vendors.
• Supervise non-CIS accounts receivable system and incoming cash receipts.
• Administer the Oracle A/R system, cash forecasting and management of daily cash position, and forecasting and management of capital needs during next 12-24 months.
• Administer Transaction Accounting related system upgrades, internal controls, and documentation.
• Provide support for internal and external audit and other ad-hoc projects.
• Review and own process narratives to ensure all controls are fully implemented and functioning as designed.

Requirements

• Experience in accounting operations, particularly in accounts payable and receivable.
• Strong leadership skills with the ability to coach and develop staff.
• Proficiency in financial reporting and month-end close procedures.
• Knowledge of security risk management practices and compliance.
• Experience with Oracle A/R systems and cash management.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with various levels of leadership.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience with internal and external audits.
• Familiarity with financial institutions and security negotiations.
• Knowledge of process narratives and internal controls.