You will be asked to provide three (3) professional references and the past five (5) years of education and employment history.  The application is 9 steps and typically takes 9-11 minutes.

This description is intended to describe the essential job functions and the essential requirements for the performance of this job. It is not an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities and requirements of a person so classified. Other functions may be assigned, and management may, with or without notice, add or change the duties at any time. Employees are employed “at will”.

Notice to Applicants: All applicants offered employment with Chugachmiut will be subject to a background investigation. Offers of employment are contingent on the successful completion of a background investigation conducted in accordance with Chugachmiut policy and Public Law 101-630. Every offer of employment with Chugachmiut will be made contingent on a background investigation. The nature and extent of the investigation will depend on the job duties of the position for which an offer is made.

USE OF INFORMATION OBTAINED IN A BACKGROUND INVESTIGATION

Information obtained from a background investigation will be considered for employment purposes as permitted by federal and state law and in accordance with Chugachmiut’s policy. Information will be reviewed to determine:

• Whether an individual made false statements or material omissions on an application for employment or during an interview;
• Whether an applicant or employee, based on the job duties of the position in question, poses a threat to security and/or employee safety in the workplace; and
• The likelihood of an applicant or employee being successful and productive on the job.

This position is a professional level, exempt, full-time position under the immediate supervision of the Executive Director and directly assists with all strategic and tactical matters as they relate to budget management, cost benefit analysis, forecasting needs and securing resources.  The Finance Division Director is responsible for providing leadership, management, and support for Chugachmiut’s financial functions and works to foster a success-oriented, accountable environment.  As a member of the executive team, the position provides strategic direction for the division.  Assignments will be performed with considerable independence and require application of initiative and creativity. 

• Assist in performing all tasks necessary to achieve Chugachmiut’s mission.
•  Direct supervision of finance staff including training, evaluation, guidance, and discipline.
• Develops, negotiates, and manages the Indirect Cost Rate.
• Oversee the coordination and activities of independent auditors ensuring all audit issues are resolved, compliance issues are met, and the preparation of the annual financial statements is in accordance with GAAP, federal, state, and other required supplementary schedules and information.
• Develop and maintain systems of internal controls to safeguard financial assets of the organization and oversee federal awards and programs ensuring that substantiating documentation is approved and available so that purchases may pass independent and governmental audits.
• Oversee work with Program Managers to ensure programmatic success through cost analysis support, and compliance with all contractual and programmatic requirements. This includes: 1.) interpreting legislative and programmatic rules and regulations to ensure compliance with all federal, state, local and contractual guidelines, 2.) ensuring that all government regulations and requirements are disseminated to appropriate personnel, and 3.) monitoring compliance.
• Oversee the management and coordination of all fiscal reporting activities for the organization including: organizational revenue/expense and balance sheet reports, reports to funding agencies, development and monitoring of organizational and contract/grant budgets.
• Ensure adequate cash flow to meet the organization's needs.
• Provide assistance to the Human Resource Department as needed with administration, audit, and financial reporting of the organization's retirement plans.
• Assist as requested with investigation of cost-effective benefit plans and other fringe benefits which the organization may offer employees and potential employees with the goal of attracting and retaining qualified individuals.
• Oversee the production of monthly reports including reconciliations with funders and pension plan requirements, as well as financial statements and cash flow projections for use by Executive management, as well as the Audit/Finance Committee and Board of Directors.
• Assist the Human Resource Department in the design, implementation, and timely calculations of wage incentives, commissions, and salaries for staff.
• Oversee Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable and ensure a disaster recovery plan is in place.
• Coordinate with the Deputy Director to oversee business insurance plans and perform analysis to ensure compliance with all insurance requirements for protection against property losses and potential liabilities in accordance with the various funding sources and business laws.
• Oversee the maintenance of the inventory of all fixed assets, including assets purchased with government funds assuring all are in accordance with federal regulations.
• Oversees all revenue generation activities for the organization.
• Sets policy, provides management and oversight of computerized accounting system for all financial functions.
• Ensures filing of all corporate tax reports required by the Internal Revenue Service and State of Alaska.
• Ensures preparation of regular financial reports, i.e. balance sheet reports, statements of income versus expense, budget reports for Executive Director, and for presentation to the Board of Directors with timely reviews of organization’s financial status and progress in its various programs and activities.
• Participates with overall annual budget preparation, documentation and supporting justification.  Reviews budget proposals, analyzes and makes recommendations with regard to budget impact.
•  Develops and maintains external relationships for the purpose of staying up-to-date with and ensuring regulatory compliance in reference to negotiating contracts, assessing financial risks with partnering relationships, and addressing other organizational and fiscal concerns.
• Establishes relations with banks and other financial institutions.
• Ensures that industry standard business practices are followed.
• Oversees systems development and enhancement and the integration of new systems with existing systems.
• Assures regular communication with executive management and all users of financial services and systems.

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or a related field, Master’s degree preferred.
• Six years of progressively responsible work experience in the finance or accounting department of a non-profit organization, four years of which were in a management position may be substituted for degree.
•  Experience in the development and negotiation of indirect rate proposals.

Hours of work are Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. with an hour for lunch. This is a full-time position working 37.5 hours per week and 1950 hours per year. Chugachmiut maintains a drug/alcohol free and non-smoking environment.

Benefits: Chugachmiut offers its employees a generous and robust benefits package. Please visit www.chugachmiut.org for a complete list of our benefits.

Relocation Expenses: Negotiable for legitimate moving expenses per IRS regulations, for additional information on moving expenses, please visit the following:  https://www.irs.gov/pub/irs-pdf/p521.pdf