Northwest Public Power Association (NWPPA) an international association representing and serving consumer-owned, locally controlled utilities in the Western U.S. and Canada seeks a highly qualified candidate to begin work on January 5, 2009.

The Manager/Director Administrative Services & Finance is responsible for the supervision of all administrative services and handles special projects for the association. The Manager/Director Administrative Services & Finance establishes the overall financial plans for the Association, along with accounting practices and manages relationships with the financial community. S/he is supports the education, legislative, and communication activities of the Association.

Specific duties include the supervision of the following areas: accounting/controlling of the association’s finances, employee benefits, information technology, building and grounds, labor negotiation services, and various committees.

Candidates must have the following: Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Accounting, or related field. A minimum of five years experience in general and/or utility accounting, including budgeting concepts, activity based costing, financing experience. Management, supervisory and administrative knowledge and experience are a requirement. Electric utility or association management experience is preferred but not required.

This position reports to the Executive Director; is part of the Association’s management team, directly supervises four and acts as the office manager for the full staff in the absence of the Executive Director.

NWPPA’s headquarters are located in Vancouver, Washington. Excellent NRECA benefit, vacation, and 401k packages offered. Salary is competitive and commensurate with experience. Detailed job description can be found on NWPPA’s Web site at http://www.nwppa.org/web/jobs/Manager_Admin_Services_Finance.pdf.

Submit cover letter, resume` with comprehensive employment history including responsibilities, duties and salary history with references to: NWPPA, Fatou Bah, 9817 NE 54th Street, Vancouver, WA, 98662 or by e-mail to Fatou@nwppa.org. No phone calls please.

Northwest Public Power Association (NWPPA) an international association representing and serving consumer-owned, locally controlled utilities in the Western U.S. and Canada seeks a highly qualified candidate to begin work on January 5, 2009.

The Manager/Director Administrative Services & Finance is responsible for the supervision of all administrative services and handles special projects for the association. The Manager/Director Administrative Services & Finance establishes the overall financial plans for the Association, along with accounting practices and manages relationships with the financial community. S/he is supports the education, legislative, and communication activities of the Association.

Specific duties include the supervision of the following areas: accounting/controlling of the association’s finances, employee benefits, information technology, building and grounds, labor negotiation services, and various committees.

Candidates must have the following: Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Accounting, or related field. A minimum of five years experience in general and/or utility accounting, including budgeting concepts, activity based costing, financing experience. Management, supervisory and administrative knowledge and experience are a requirement. Electric utility or association management experience is preferred but not required.

This position reports to the Executive Director; is part of the Association’s management team, directly supervises four and acts as the office manager for the full staff in the absence of the Executive Director.

NWPPA’s headquarters are located in Vancouver, Washington. Excellent NRECA benefit, vacation, and 401k packages offered. Salary is competitive and commensurate with experience. Detailed job description can be found on NWPPA’s Web site at http://www.nwppa.org/web/jobs/Manager_Admin_Services_Finance.pdf.

Submit cover letter, resume` with comprehensive employment history including responsibilities, duties and salary history with references to: NWPPA, Fatou Bah, 9817 NE 54th Street, Vancouver, WA, 98662 or by e-mail to Fatou@nwppa.org. No phone calls please.