Risk Management & Compliance:

• Develop and implement risk management strategies and programs to identify, assess, mitigate, and monitor potential risks across the cooperative and subsidiary.
• Create, review, and update policies and procedures to ensure compliance with relevant laws, regulations, and industry best practices.
• Conduct regular internal audits to verify compliance with established policies and procedures and monitor key risk indicators.
• Develop and deliver training programs to educate employees on compliance requirements, risk management best practices, and ethical conduct.
• Prepare and present risk and compliance reports to senior management, Board of Directors, and other stakeholders and communicate potential issues and mitigation strategies.
• Investigate and manage incidents of non-compliance or potential risks and develop corrective action plans.
• Serve as a point of contact for regulatory bodies, internal departments, and other stakeholders on matters related to compliance and risk management.
• Keep abreast of changes in relevant laws, regulations, and industry standards to ensure ongoing compliance and effective risk management.
  • Create and implement plans to address identified risks, including developing controls, procedures, and contingency plans.
  • Promote and uphold the ethical integrity of the cooperative and subsidiary by ensuring that business activities are conducted in a responsible and compliant manner.

 Internal Audit:

• Develop and execute a comprehensive, risk-based internal audit plan to assess the effectiveness of internal controls.
• Conduct independent assessments of all business areas of the cooperative and subsidiary and identify areas for improvement.
• Prepare and present audit reports to senior management and the board of directors, highlighting areas of concern and recommending improvements.
• Track the implementation of audit recommendations and ensure that corrective actions are taken.
• Provide guidance to management on risk management and control practices.
• Coordinate with external auditors to ensure effective and efficient audits.

Records Management:

• Lead the strategic and operational management of the Records Management Program.
• Oversee the development and implementation of policies and procedures for records retention, vital records, file management, and electronic document management systems.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements related to records management.

Leadership:

• Actively participates with the Senior Leadership Team to develop, refine, and implement the strategic plan, while promoting strong, Cooperative-wide collaboration and requiring the same of all management within the division.
• Represent the company in civic and professional associations, acting as an ambassador to culture strong community relationships and partnerships.
• Develop and maintain relationships with federal, state, and local officials, fostering open communication and supporting positions held by the Cooperative.
• Uphold confidentiality and act with integrity in all aspects of leadership.
• Perform additional duties and projects assigned by the Chief Financial Officer
• Receive directions from and report to the Cooperatives Audit Committee of the Board of Directors.

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, business administration, or a related field
• Valid Certified Public Accountant (CPA) or Certified Internal Auditor (CIA) license required.
• Minimum of 10 - 15 years of progressive experience in risk management, internal audit, and/or compliance, preferably within the relevant industry.
• Proven ability to lead and motivate teams, manage complex projects, and influence stakeholders at all levels.
• Strong knowledge of relevant laws, relevant regulations, frameworks and industry best practices.
• Ability to analyze data, identify trends, assess risks, and develop effective solutions.
• Clear and concise written and verbal communication, including the ability to prepare and deliver reports to senior management and the board.
• Work effectively in a team environment and collaborate with stakeholders across the organization.
• Satisfactorily pass GreyStone's pre-employment physical examination, drug screen, criminal and credit background check.

Critical Thinking Skills

• Energetic, forward-thinking, and creative with high ethical standards.
• Ability to build and sustain effective working relationships with individuals and organizations, with a strong commitment to fostering the professional growth of staff.
• Ability to be a team builder and leader committed to ethically and effectively representing GreyStone with professionalism, while cultivating a culture that embodies the company's core values
• Ability to set clear priorities, delegate, and guide investment in people and systems.
• Keen analytic, organization, and problem-solving skills which support and enable sound decision making.
• Ability to work well in high-pressure situations while maintaining composure and objectivity.
• Ability to identify potential issues or constraints, develop methodologies and approaches to resolve, and select among alternative courses of action quickly and accurately.
• Ability to assimilate complex information and data from various sources and consider, adjust, or modify to meet the constraints of the need.
• Ability to effectively comprehend and clarify concerns and issues expressed by stakeholders.

Financial Management Skills

• Ability to understand financial statements and assess divisional impacts on expenses and the bottom line.
• Ability to understand and monitor variances in actual results to plan.

Technology and Communication Skills

• Proficient command of Office Productivity Suite, including Word, PowerPoint, and Excel skills to prepare business correspondence, reports, and presentations with speed and accuracy.
• Skill in writing grammatically correct routine business correspondence such as letters, emails, meeting minutes, and other documents as required.
• Ability to make oral group presentations to persuade others to accept a specific opinion, action and/or provide information or explain procedures, policies, etc.
• Ability to interact with individuals at all levels and experience in facilitation / resolving conflicts between different parties to a dispute.

About GreyStone Power Corporation

GreyStone Power Corporation employs 300 persons in varying positions in Hiram GA and offers competitive salaries and benefits. All applicants must apply online to be considered. https://www.greystonepower.com/careers If you have recently submitted an application for a job opening, you will be contacted if you meet minimum qualifications and are selected for an interview. If you are not contacted for an interview, we do appreciate your interest in seeking job opportunities with GreyStone Power Corporation and encourage you to check our careers website regularly for future opportunities.

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