Controller
Description

Mountain View Electric Association (MVEA) is one of the fastest growing mission-driven and member-owned electric cooperatives in Colorado. With offices in Falcon and Limon, our service territory spans 5,000 square miles from the foothills outside of Colorado Springs through the rolling plains of eastern Colorado. 


While a lot has changed in our industry since we were incorporated as a not-for-profit electric cooperative in 1941, MVEA still operates on the values we started with years ago—integrity, accountability, innovation, and commitment to community. Today, MVEA is proud to provide safe, reliable, and affordable electricity to more than 58,500 members and over 68,500 meters in portions of eight counties.


Our electric cooperative is financially strong and experiences tremendous growth of over 2,000 accounts per year due to the expanding communities outside of Colorado Springs. MVEA has annual revenues of over $125 million and over 6,500 miles of distribution line. We are a respected leader in the distribution cooperative industry due to a long history of safety, reliable service, member engagement, financial health, rate stability, and employee dedication. 


To learn more about MVEA and the communities we serve, visit www.mvea.coop.


Top Reasons to Work with Us:

  • Competitive Salary and Outstanding Benefits Package including Medical, Dental, Vision, Long-Term Disability, Life, and Paid  Time Off
  • Traditional Pension Plan and 401(k) with Company Match
  • Stable and Growing Company
  • Four Day Work Week (Monday through Thursday 7 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.)
  • Great Company Culture

We are seeking a Controller for our Limon office who will plan, organize, coordinate, direct, and control the organization’s accounting and finance activities.   This role includes oversight of accounting, treasury, debt compliance, plant accounting, accounts payable, payroll, capital credits, budgeting, forecasting, financial reporting, and financial analysis. The Controller will oversee accounting operations such as month-end close, payroll, accounts payable and receivable, asset management, material inventory, tax compliance, and cash management. 


Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Directly supports the VP of Finance in responsibility for the overall financial management of the association, including specific areas such as cash management, financial forecasting, financial statements and reporting, establishing and monitoring internal and external financial controls, financial and fiscal policy recommendations, and accounting policies and procedures.
  • Supervises the employees responsible for general accounting, property accounting, work order processing, accounts payable, capital credit accounting, payroll, and internal auditing and procurement, functions. Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with applicable laws and the organization's policies and procedures. Responsibilities include hiring, planning, assigning, and directing work to ensure timely completion of work projects; appraising performance, rewarding and disciplining employees in consultation with human resources; addressing complaints and resolving problems.
  • Assist with decisions on hiring, terminating and pay recommendations. 
  • Responsible for training in accordance with RUS Uniform System of Accounts and Generally Accepted Accounting Practices. Keeps currently informed of technical changes from NISC in the department. Develops and ensures integrity of internal control procedures.
  • Evaluates changing technology, makes recommendations to improve organization efficiency.  Leads, coordinates, and participates in key process improvements, including integration of departmental systems. 
  • Adheres and promotes compliance with the Association Information Security Manual while identifying and communicating potential risks to management and employees.
  • Responsible for the monthly balancing and period-end processing of all Financials modules within iVUE.
  • Accountable for balancing General Ledger accounts. Prepares month-end Trial Balance and verifies totals prior to closing.
  • Utilize work orders to track capital and non-capital expenses. Categorize assets appropriately for depreciation. 
  • Responsible for preparation of financial reports, including the monthly and annual RUS Financial and Operating Report and the monthly Manager’s Report to the Board of Directors, in accordance with the RUS Uniform System of Accounts and Generally Accepted Accounting Practices.
Requirements
  • Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance or Business Administration, or related field.
  • A minimum of 5-10 years of managerial finance and accounting experience and prior experience as a Controller or in a comparable position is required. Requires effective working knowledge of accounting practices (i.e., GAAP, FERC).
  • Significant analytical skills are necessary to identify and solve problems. 
  • Strong understanding of internal controls
  • Must be able to manage multiple projects and on-going duties simultaneously without undue stress.
  • Extensive knowledge of NISC (or equivalent) enterprise software 
  • Proficient user of Microsoft Suite of products
  • Skilled in training, motivating, and evaluating assigned personnel to obtain the highest degree of productivity and the development of individual capabilities.
  • Demonstrated ability to maintain confidentiality.
  • Proficient in writing in a variety of styles, adaptable to different target audiences.
  • Ability to speak effectively before groups.
  • Self-motivated, well organized, personable, and able to exercise discretion, and use sound judgment in dealing with people and confidential information. 
  • Extensive knowledge of project management, communication and conflict skills with the ability to maintain effective working relationships and the ability to utilize creative thinking and problem solving techniques.

  

Applications will be accepted until 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday, January 27, 2026.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, Females/Minority/Veterans/Disabled/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity.

Salary Description
$172,241 to $184,511 per year