Corporate finance department staff are responsible for assisting with the preparation and review of financial documents, including offering and bond documents, Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) documents, and related SEC filings, assisting with preparing financial analyses for banking and lending institutions, rating agencies and other parties as well as debt administration, loan compliance obligations, interest rate forecasts and risk management activities.

Note:

There is one position available and the position will be filled at one of three job grade levels: Corporate Finance Analyst I, job grade 5; Corporate Finance Analyst II, job grade 7; or Corporate Finance Analyst III, job grade 8. This decision will be based on the qualifications and experience of the candidate selected, and Tri-State business needs at the time of hire.

Tri-State recognizes the value of a highly-engaged and committed workforce and provides an excellent benefits program that includes:

Medical Insurance, Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance Health Savings Account (HSA), Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA), Tuition Reimbursement, Flexible Work Schedules including compressed work week and telecommuting opportunities to work remotely up to 50%, Life Insurance, 401K, Long Term Disability (LTD), Short Term Disability (STD), Employee Assistant Program (EAP) and Paid Leave Benefits.

Corporate Finance Analyst III

Hiring Salary Range: $86,000-$116,000

Corporate Finance Analyst II

Hiring Salary Range: $78,000-$105,000

Corporate Finance Analyst I

Hiring Salary Range: $65,000-$88,000

Actual compensation offer to candidate may vary outside of the posted hiring salary range based upon work experience, education, and/or skill level.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Assist with preparation and review of financial and related documents, including offering documents, bond documents, SEC documents, and filings.
• Prepare analysis of specific financing alternatives, buy vs. lease analysis, asset liability management and other financial analysis as required.
• Assist with preparation and development of presentations and materials to be provided to investment banks, commercial banks, lenders, rating agencies and other parties.
• Assist with maintaining records of all financing and related activities.
• Maintain economic and statistical information and produce reports as needed.
• Assist with processing of interest, principal, and lease payments.
• Maintain records related to loan contracts including interest accruals and amortization schedules and prepare appropriate journal entries and payment vouchers.
• Establish, document, and maintain all appropriate procedures for loans, leases and other debt and related obligations, including procedures for Sarbanes Oxley compliance.
• May assist with the development, maintenance and administration of corporate finance management and accounting systems.
• Assist with the development and administration of the debt and lease management function annual budget and monthly financial forecast.
• Maintain contacts with appropriate financial institutions and governmental agencies to facilitate debt and lease arrangements.
• Flowchart and document all procedures.
• Adhere to company policies, programs and procedures as well as Critical Infrastructure Protection (CIP), Western Electricity Coordinating Council (WECC), Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC), North American Electric Reliability Corporation (NERC), and Midwest Reliability Organization (MRO) standards and Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) laws and regulations.
• Maintain compliance with all company policies and procedures and attain knowledge and remain knowledgeable of regulations, laws, standards, and best practices applicable to functional area.
• Because Tri-State has an obligation to provide continuous, reliable electric service to its customers, the ability to work overtime at any time of the day or week is considered an essential function of the job.

OTHER DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Perform other related duties as assigned

SUCCESS FACTORS/JOB COMPETENCIES:

• Planning: ability to think ahead and plan within timelines and resources; develop scopes, plan and schedule work; assist with setting priorities and goals; anticipate and adjust for problems; evaluate workloads; measure and evaluate performance against established goals.
• Time management: the ability to stay within established work schedules and deadlines.
• Problem analysis and resolution of financial management issues at both strategic and functional levels.
• Technical skills in conducting economic and statistical analysis of corporate financial information.
• Demonstrate behavior consistent with company values.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills including ability to establish and maintain working relationships with members of other company business units.
• Strong team player including working with and supporting Corporate Finance Administration staff.
• Advanced computer proficiency including developing and maintaining electronic spread sheets used to analyze and forecast financial management information.

REQUIRED JOB QUALIFICATIONS

Education and Training

• BS/BA Finance, Accounting or other related field or an equivalent combination of experience and/or education

Knowledge, Skills, and Ability:

• Working knowledge of finance techniques including amortization schedules, interest calculation and present value.
• Working knowledge of PC's with a demonstrated proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word and PowerPoint.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both verbal and written.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Ability to perform detail work with high degree of accuracy.
• Knowledge of accounting concepts desired.
• Ability to work independently.

Experience:

• Five (5) to Eight (8) years of progressive experience in corporate or public finance

• Those with less experience will be hired at the Corporate Finance Analyst I or II job grade level, as appropriate.

PHYSICAL AND MENTAL DEMANDS: The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Physical demands: While performing the duties of this position, the incumbent is primarily required to sit, stand, walk, stoop, and bend. Incumbent may be required to lift items weighing up to 20 pounds including the filing and retrieval of various finance related documents. Specific vision abilities include close vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus.
• Mental demands: While performing the duties of this position, the incumbent is required to read, write, analyze and review financial data and prepare related reports, exercise judgment and work independently, assist with making decisions concerning financial management options and alternatives, prepare presentations of financial information and work under pressure.
• Work Environment: While performing the duties of this position, the incumbent is exposed to moderate level of noise. Majority of duties are performed indoors primarily at a desk.