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Tri-State Generation and Transmission Association, Inc.

Financial Analyst I, II, or III

Tri-State Generation and Transmission Association, Inc., Westminster, Colorado, United States, 80031

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The position is part of the Long Term Financial Forecast team and is responsible for the preparation, maintenance, and analysis of the long-term financial forecasts used for regulatory and strategic purposes (including impacts on Board stipulated financial goals and member rates). This includes full financial modeling of the Income Statement, Balance Sheet, and Cash Flow, summarized for presentations to Staff, Management, Senior Management, and the Tri-State Board of Directors. The role works closely with Tri-State’s Resource Planning, Accounting, Corporate Finance, and Senior Management to perform scenario analysis to support strategic decision making. Salary bands vary by level and are posted for Financial Analyst III, II, and I; actual offers depend on experience, education, and skill level. About Tri-State: Tri-State is a wholesale power supply cooperative, operating on a not-for-profit basis, with 43 members across four states. The organization emphasizes reliable power delivery and a transition toward more renewable resources as part of its Responsible Energy Plan. Responsibilities

Foster a transparent and communicative teamwork environment. Prepare, maintain and analyze annual revisions of the base long-term financial forecast utilizing UIPlanner and collaborate with other departments for assumptions and inputs. Ensure accuracy, adequacy, and timely completion of long-term financial forecasts, reports, and other analyses. Maintain and improve the financial model with complex logic and formulas to provide accurate results. Prepare and analyze long-term forecast scenarios and provide data in support of Electric Resource Plan, lender and rating agency requests, management and senior management strategic initiatives, Board requests, and other areas as required. Maintain detailed records, assumptions and source documents for all forecasts. Develop general model procedures and documentation on scenario development processes. Troubleshoot and solve problems as they arise. Prepare presentations and reports that effectively display themes and trends for staff, management, senior management, and Board members. Act as a trusted financial partner providing dependable information to enable informed decision making. Enhance models, analysis, reporting, and presentations to meet business needs. Assist in reviewing the annual Operations and Maintenance and Capital budgets. Represent Tri-State on committees regarding financial forecasting and related areas, as requested. Prepare reports and complete special projects as assigned. Adhere to company policies and to CIP, WECC, FERC, NERC, MRO standards and EEO laws and regulations. Because Tri-State is an electric utility, regular, reliable, and predictable performance of essential functions is an essential function of the job. Overtime may be required as an essential function of the job. Qualifications

Education and Training Degree in finance, accounting, economics, engineering or related discipline; or equivalent relevant experience. Knowledge, Skills, And Ability Thorough understanding of financial statements and their interrelated nature. Experience with financial forecast modeling. Excellent oral and written communications skills. Ability to analyze complex, technical data and prepare concise, accurate reports and presentations. Organized with attention to detail and the ability to articulate the big picture. Ability to plan and carry out work independently, setting priorities and meeting deadlines. Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office; knowledge of UIPlanner is a plus. Understanding of FERC accounting standards and reporting; understanding of FERC rate setting and formulary rate calculations preferred. Experience with both operations and capital forecasting. Relationship building and strong interpersonal skills; ability to work both independently and as part of a team. Other Willingness to travel as needed. Flexibility to work overtime if required. Must be able to perform all essential functions of the position. Salary Ranges by Level Financial Analyst III – Hiring Salary Range: $96,000-$121,000 Financial Analyst II – Hiring Salary Range: $86,000-$108,000 Financial Analyst I – Hiring Salary Range: $77,000-$96,000 Actual compensation may vary outside posted ranges based on experience, education, and/or skill level. About Us

Tri-State is a wholesale power supply cooperative, operating on a not-for-profit basis, with 43 members across Colorado, Nebraska, New Mexico and Wyoming. Tri-State delivers reliable, affordable power and energy services to more than a million electricity consumers across ~200,000 square miles. Headquartered in Westminster, Colorado, Tri-State employs about 1,200 people. The company is focused on delivering reliable service while expanding renewable resources as part of its Responsible Energy Plan.

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