Steven Helmbrecht, Itron Inc.’s chief financial officer, will leave the publicly traded corporation at the end of the year, according to a company news release.<br /><br />Helmbrecht joined Liberty Lake-based Itron in 2002 as vice president and general manager of international operations. He has served as senior vice president and chief financial officer since 2005 and as executive vice president and chief financial officer since March 2013.<br /><br />Helmbrecht’s career plans were not disclosed.<br /><br />Itron, which provides equipment and services to electric, gas and water utilities worldwide, will conduct a search for candidates to fill the position.<br /><br />CEO Philip Mezey said in the release, “The board and I would like to thank Steve for all of his contributions and for his willingness to remain in his role through the end of the year in order to facilitate a smooth transition. We wish him the best in his future endeavors.”