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Alaska Legal Services Corporation (ALSC) is recruiting for a full-time (35 hours per week) Chief Financial Officer (CFO) to lead ALSC’s overall financial strategy and performance including budget management, fiscal/grant compliance and oversight, cost benefit analysis, forecasting needs, day-to-day fiscal issues, and supervision of the Accounting Team. ALSC is funded by federal, state, and local governments; tribal organizations; and foundations and private giving. The CFO works closely with ALSC’s Executive Director and leadership team in financial goal setting, evaluating short and long-term strategic financial objectives, advising the Executive Director and ALSC Board on financial and budgeting matters, as well as providing guidance to staff with responsibility for grants and contract management. Through the development and maintenance of robust financial systems and full compliance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), applicable government regulations, and grant requirements, the CFO upholds the highest standards of accuracy and transparency in financial reporting.
Job Responsibility:
Lead ALSC’s overall financial strategy and performance including budget management, fiscal/grant compliance and oversight, cost benefit analysis, forecasting needs, day-to-day fiscal issues, and supervision of the Accounting Team
Work closely with ALSC’s Executive Director and leadership team in financial goal setting, evaluating short and long-term strategic financial objectives, advising the Executive Director and ALSC Board on financial and budgeting matters, as well as providing guidance to staff with responsibility for grants and contract management
Through the development and maintenance of robust financial systems and full compliance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), applicable government regulations, and grant requirements, uphold the highest standards of accuracy and transparency in financial reporting
Requirements:
Bachelor of Business Administration with an emphasis in accounting, or equivalent combination of education and experience
minimum of Five (5) years of experience to include A/P, A/R, Payroll, General Ledger, Cost Allocations, Budgeting, Forecasting and Audit Management
Previous supervisory and management experience
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate financial information to non-financial stakeholders
Excellent analytical, problem-solving and decision-making skills
Computer proficiency (Windows operating system, Microsoft Office, Google Workspace, Internet, e-mail and data entry) with advanced knowledge of preparation of financial statements and financial reports, payroll systems and reporting
Nice to have:
Credentialed as a CPA or CMA with at least 10 years of progressively responsible experience in financial management
previous experience in a legal aid or other non-profit setting, working with diverse populations
proven track record of managing multiple grants and funding sources with multiple locations/offices
What we offer:
Generous benefits and leave package provided, including partial reimbursement of relocation expenses
Personal leave begins at six weeks per year for a full-time employee