Deputy CFO

Company Overview

Pemiscot-Dunklin Electric Cooperative, Inc. is a member-owned, not-for-profit electric cooperative serving homes, farms, and businesses throughout the Missouri Bootheel. For more than 85 years, the Cooperative has remained committed to providing safe, reliable, and affordable electric service while supporting the communities it serves. Its wholly owned subsidiary, Pemiscot Dunklin Fiber, provides high-speed fiber-optic internet service to members and surrounding rural communities, helping expand access to dependable broadband across Southeast Missouri. Together, the Cooperative and Fiber subsidiary combine a strong tradition of service with a forward-looking commitment to infrastructure, technology, and continued community growth.

Role Summary

The Deputy Chief Financial Officer (Deputy CFO) assists the Chief Financial Officer in providing strategic financial leadership and oversight for the organization. This position directs day-to-day financial operations, ensures the integrity of financial reporting, supports long-range financial planning, and helps maintain compliance with all regulatory, accounting, and audit requirements. The Deputy CFO serves as the CFO's designee in their absence and works closely with executive leadership, department managers, auditors, lenders, and the Board of Directors.

Key Responsibilities

• Financial Leadership
• • Assist the CFO in developing and implementing financial strategies aligned with organizational goals.
• • Support long-term financial planning, forecasting, and capital investment initiatives.
• • Provide financial analyses and recommendations to executive leadership.
• • Serve as acting CFO during the CFO's absence.
• Financial Management
• • Direct and oversee accounting, financial reporting, budgeting, and treasury functions.
• • Ensure timely and accurate monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements.
• • Monitor cash flow, investments, debt obligations, and banking relationships.
• • Review financial controls and recommend process improvements.
• Budgeting and Forecasting
• • Coordinate the annual budgeting process.
• • Monitor departmental budgets and financial performance.
• • Develop financial forecasts and scenario analyses.
• • Identify financial risks and opportunities.
• Compliance and Internal Controls
• • Ensure compliance with GAAP, tax regulations, lender requirements, and applicable federal and state regulations.
• • Maintain strong internal controls to safeguard organizational assets.
• • Coordinate external audits and regulatory examinations.
• • Assist with preparation of required financial reports and filings.
• Leadership and Staff Development
• • Supervise finance and accounting personnel.
• • Provide coaching, mentoring, and performance management.
• • Promote continuous improvement and professional development within the finance department.
• • Foster collaboration across departments.
• Board and Executive Support
• • Prepare and present financial reports to executive management and the Board of Directors.
• • Assist with strategic initiatives, financial studies, and special projects.
• • Support rate analyses, cost studies, and financial modeling as needed.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or related field required.

Preferred Qualifications

• CPA, CMA, or other professional certification preferred. • 8–10 years of progressively responsible accounting or finance experience. • 3–5 years of management or supervisory experience. • Experience in utility, electric cooperative, public sector, or regulated industry • Strong knowledge of financial accounting, budgeting, forecasting, and treasury management. • Thorough understanding of internal controls, auditing, and regulatory compliance. • Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities. • Strong communication and presentation skills. • Ability to translate complex financial information into actionable recommendations. • Proficiency with financial systems, spreadsheet applications, and reporting tools.

Application Process

Qualified candidates should submit a completed employment application, resumé, cover letter, and professional references to Pemiscot-Dunklin Electric Cooperative, Inc. Applications may be delivered or mailed to PDEC Headquarters, 1240 Riggs Street, Kennett, MO 63857, or emailed to employment@pdec.coop. Applications will be reviewed as they are received, and the position will remain open until filled. Candidates selected for further consideration will be contacted regarding the formal interview process. Pemiscot-Dunklin Electric Cooperative, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer.

Equal Opportunity

Pemiscot-Dunklin Electric Cooperative, Inc. and Pemiscot Dunklin Fiber are equal opportunity employers and consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. Employment is contingent upon successful completion of any required background checks, reference checks, drug screening, and verification of eligibility to work in the United States. This job posting is intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed and is not an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, or qualifications associated with the position.