Finance

Finance Director

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JOB STATEMENT/PURPOSE:

The Finance Director serves as a strategic partner to the President & CEO and ANHC leadership, helping guide organizational direction through financial insight, sustainability planning, and mission-aligned decision making. Working closely with the President & CEO, this role supports long-term financial goals that advance the Alaska Native Heritage Center’s mission, sustainability, and growth. As part of a growing organization, the position provides leadership for financial operations across nonprofit programming, grants, and social enterprise activities, including earned revenue initiatives, ensuring strong fiscal stewardship.

The Finance Director oversees budgeting, financial reporting, accounting operations, internal controls, compliance requirements, and financial systems while serving as a trusted financial advisor to ANHC leadership. This role supports responsible financial management, transparency, and alignment between financial resources, cultural programming, and business operations.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Financial Management:

  • Lead financial planning, budgeting, forecasting, and long-term financial strategy in alignment with ANHC’s mission and organizational priorities.

  • Oversee fiscal procedures, financial operations, and financial systems to ensure accurate reporting, transparency, and compliance.

  • Supervises finance and accounting staff.

  • Leads annual operating and capital budget development.

  • Prepares and presents organizational budget to leadership and the Board.

  • Produces six-month financial forecasts and pro forma projections.

  • Oversees year-end financial close and audit preparation.

  • Provides regular financial reporting to leadership team including budget performance and projections.

  • Oversee preparation of monthly financial reports, financial statements, and management reports.

  • Assist external accountants and auditors with audited financial statements and IRS Form 990 preparation.

  • Maintain relationships with financial institutions, auditors, consultants, grantors, and program partners.

  • Oversee financial risk management including commercial insurance policies, renewals, and related compliance responsibilities.

  • Oversee organizational investments, reserves, and financial assets, including monitoring performance, coordinating with investment advisors, and ensuring alignment with Board-approved investment policies.

  • Provides recommendations to leadership and the Board on investment strategy, reserve management, and opportunities to strengthen long-term financial sustainability.

  • Supports financial planning and analysis for capital projects, facility improvements, and major organizational initiatives.
     

Accounting and Financial Operations

  • Oversees financial systems, reporting tools, and integrations to support accurate reporting, operational efficiency, and data accessibility.

  • Oversee accounting functions including general ledger reconciliation, accounts payable and receivable, procurement review, and financial transaction oversight.

  • Ensure accurate coding, financial controls, and compliance with nonprofit accounting standards.

  • Approve invoices for earned income, grant-funded activities, and operational expenses.

  • Monitor financial performance against projections and provide recommendations to leadership.

Grants and Compliance

  • Collaborate with program and grants staff on proposal budgets, financial reporting, compliance requirements, and funder guidelines.

  • Administer grant budgets, reporting requirements, and compliance monitoring.

  • Ensure compliance with nonprofit accounting standards, federal and state regulations, and grant requirements.

  • Prepare and negotiate indirect cost rate agreements as applicable.

Human Resources

  • In coordination with the Director of Operations/HR, oversees the processing of employee onboarding, offboarding, training, and employee benefits

  • Oversees payroll processing and employee benefit accounting.

  • Oversee workers’ compensation insurance administration and related financial reporting.

General Management:

  • Participate actively in leadership meetings, strategic planning, and organizational initiatives.

  • Prepare required government financial reports and monitor compliance with applicable regulations.

  • Develop and maintain finance policies, procedures, and documentation.

  • Provide guidance and training to staff on financial stewardship and compliance practices.

  • Oversee financial aspects of vendor relationships.

  • Prepare Alaska Public Offices Commission reports related to lobbying activity when required.

  • Develops and updates financial policies, internal controls, and fiscal governance practices in coordination with leadership and the Board.

  • Supports organizational financial literacy by guiding program leaders in budget management, financial interpretation, and responsible resource planning.

Board Relations and Governance

  • Provides financial leadership and staff support to the Board Finance Committee and Board of Directors.

  • Provides financial analysis and strategic insight to inform organizational decision making, long-term planning, and Board fiduciary oversight.

  • Attends Board and Committee meetings as requested and provides financial analysis, forecasting, and reporting to support oversight and long-term sustainability.

  • Responds to Board requests for financial information and supports strong organizational governance.

Education and Experience

  • Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, business administration, or related field required.

  • Minimum of 10 years of progressively responsible financial management experience, preferably within nonprofit organizations, fund accounting environments, or mission-driven enterprises.

  • CPA, CMA, or comparable professional certification preferred.

  • Experience with financial management systems including QuickBooks Enterprise and integrated cloud-based applications such as Square, DonorPerfect, Bill.com, or similar platforms.

Knowledge

  • Knowledge of, respect for, and appreciation of Alaska Native cultures, communities, and values, with the ability to work effectively in a culturally grounded nonprofit environment.

  • Knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) and nonprofit accounting standards.

  • Knowledge of federal grant compliance requirements, including OMB Uniform Guidance (formerly OMB circulars).

  • Knowledge of financial and regulatory requirements for 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations.

Skills

  • Strong financial analysis, budgeting, forecasting, and audit preparation skills.

  • Strong organizational and time management skills.

  • Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to present financial information clearly to leadership, staff, and Board members.

  • Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills.

Abilities

  • Experience preparing and analyzing operating and capital budgets, cash flow projections, and financial plans.

  • Ability to develop and manage short-, mid-, and long-term financial projects and organizational initiatives.

  • Ability to work effectively with leadership, staff, partners, and external stakeholders.

  • Self-directed, able to work independently while contributing to a collaborative leadership environment.

OTHER RESPONSIBILITIES:

Additional duties as assigned based on needs of the business.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS/WORKING CONDITIONS:
 Weather:

  • Indoors: Primarily in an environmentally controlled office;

Noise level:

  • Quiet to moderate.

Physical requirements:

  • Employee is required to lift and/or move up to 10 lbs.

  • Frequently required to sit, stand, walk, use hands/fingers to handle or feel, climb, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl, talk/hear, see, taste/smell, and carry weight/lift.