Director OF Finance & SHARED Services - Anchorage

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Vacancy Name DIRECTOR OF FINANCE & SHARED SERVICES - Anchorage

Vacancy No VN909

Employment Type

Full Time Exempt

Location Anchorage-Central Office

Salary Range $97,718-$120,702 DOE

Salary Period Annual

Benefits As a full time, regular employee, you will be eligible to participate in the benefit programs on the first day of the month after your 60th day of employment.

Responsible for the overall leadership, strategy, and performance of the organization’s finance and shared services functions, including Accounting, Finance, Human Resources, and Information Technology. As the organization’s lead financial officer, this role provides strategic financial leadership, oversees operational excellence, and partners with the Executive Team and Board to support organizational growth, sustainability, and mission impact. This position balances high‑level strategy with hands‑on leadership, ensuring strong financial stewardship, compliance, and continuous improvement across all functions.

• Serve as a key member of the Leadership Team, contributing to organization‑wide strategy and decision‑making and partnering directly with the Board and Executive Team
• Provide financial insight and recommendations to support strategic planning and long‑term sustainability
• Partner with the CEO and executive leadership on organizational priorities, growth initiatives, and operational effectiveness
• Present financial and operational updates to senior leadership and the Board of Directors

• Provide oversight for all financial operations, including accounting, reporting, budgeting, forecasting, and financial controls
• Ensure timely, accurate financial reporting in accordance with GAAP and nonprofit requirements
• Oversee development of organizational budgets and long‑range financial plans
• Ensure effective cash flow management, liquidity planning, and financial risk mitigation
• Guide audit processes and maintain strong relationships with external auditors

• Provide oversight of shared service functions, including:
  • Accounting (Accounting Manager, Senior Accountant, etc.)
  • Finance/Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A) (FP&A Manager, Analysts )
  • Human Resources (HR Senior, HR Generalist, Payroll roles)
  • Information Technology
• Ensure alignment, efficiency, and service excellence across all functions
• Foster cross‑functional collaboration and integrated service delivery

• Oversee enterprise‑wide budgeting and forecasting processes
• Ensure accurate and actionable financial analysis to support decision‑making
• Monitor financial performance and key metrics across programs and departments
• Guide development of cost allocation methodologies, including indirect cost rates

• Lead or support negotiations related to contracts, funding agreements, and vendor partnerships
• Provide financial oversight and input on major contracts and strategic initiatives
• Oversee insurance coverage, risk management strategies, and organizational protections
• Ensure compliance with grant, regulatory, and contractual requirements

• Oversee organizational investments and financial assets
• Partner with leadership on capital planning, funding strategies, and long‑term financial sustainability
• Evaluate financial implications of new programs, partnerships, and initiatives

• Lead strategic initiatives and cross‑functional projects to improve organizational effectiveness
• Identify opportunities to modernize systems, processes, and reporting capabilities
• Drive continuous improvement across finance and shared services functions

• Lead, mentor, and develop a diverse team of finance and shared services professionals
• Build a high‑performing, collaborative, and accountable leadership culture
• Establish clear goals, priorities, and performance expectations across teams
• Support succession planning and leadership development

This is a full‑time, in‑person preferred, position…