International & Out-of-State Employee Accounting Compliance Manager

The International & Out-of-State Employee Accounting Compliance Manager is the engine that keeps the UA System running smoothly. In this high‑impact role, you become the organization’s trusted expert on employment compliance, multi‑jurisdiction payroll, and global mobility regulations — ensuring every employee, no matter where they work, is supported by accurate processes, airtight compliance, and forward‑thinking strategy.

You lead the charge in navigating evolving tax laws, paid leave mandates, international employment rules, and remote‑work requirements. Your work shapes the policies, controls, and risk‑mitigation strategies that protect the organization across states and countries. With deep expertise and sharp analytical insight, you partner with HR, Legal, Payroll, Finance, and external advisors to build seamless, compliant systems that scale with organizational growth.

From overseeing payroll tax accuracy to driving policy development, coordinating cross‑functional compliance efforts, and supervising a team dedicated to remote‑work and global‑employment support, you’re at the center of the organization’s most complex and strategic workforce decisions. Your dashboards, audits, and trend analyses guide leadership, reduce risk, and keep the organization ahead of regulatory change.

This is a dynamic, future‑focused role where your mastery of compliance, mobility, and multi‑jurisdiction operations empowers the organization to expand confidently and operate anywhere.

Need to relocate? No problem! To support your transition, a relocation allowance is available for the right applicant, whether already in the state or moving to Alaska. Beyond the professional impact, this role offers an extraordinary lifestyle in The Last Frontier. Working in Alaska means surrounding yourself with unmatched natural beauty, vibrant communities, rich cultural heritage, and endless opportunities for outdoor adventure right in your backyard;

discover more about working and living in Alaska. Remote work may be considered for exceptional applicants. However, preference may be given to applicants residing or willing to relocate to Anchorage or Fairbanks, Alaska.

Master’s degree in related field and five years relevant experience, or an equivalent combination of training and experience.

Related Fields:
Accounting, Finance, Taxation, Business Administration, or similar.

Relevant

Experience:

Payroll tax, accounting compliance, employment tax, leave administration compliance, global mobility, or similar.

This is a term-funded position reviewed annually for contract renewal at the University's discretion.

This is a full‑time, exempt staff position complete with both a competitive salary and full employee benefits package. UA provides a generous compensation package that includes retirement options, annual leave, 12 paid holidays per year, tuition waivers for employees and family members, and affordable medical, dental and vision care coverage. New hires will be placed on the UA Staff Salary Schedule, Grade 81, based on education and experience.

The University of Alaska (UA) requires employees to work on‑site based on operational and business needs. Hybrid and remote work arrangements may be considered only for positions specifically designated and advertised as eligible for hybrid or remote work. Any approved arrangement will be based on the position’s duties, operational needs, and the employee’s ability to effectively perform the work remotely.

* To be eligible for this position, applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States without restriction. Applicants who now or may in the future require visa sponsorship to work in the United States are not eligible.

The University of Alaska (UA) is responsible for providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities throughout the applicant screening process. If you need assistance in completing this application or during any phase of the interview process, please contact the ADA team at ua-ada.

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