Controller

CONTROLLER

Reports to:Chief Financial Officer
Status: Regular Full time Exempt
Location: Anchorage AK

JOB SUMMARY: As a member of the team the Controller reports directly to and supports the Chief Financial Officer (CFO) on all system wide financial activities including audits operational and capital budgeting process tax accounting financial analysis of operations and comparisons to external benchmarks and the analysis of cash flow for planning. This position is a key partner in addition to the CFO between The Aleut Corporation (Aleut) operating subsidiaries to ensure accurate and transparent financial reporting.

The Controller needs to be self-directed adaptable and successfully operate under pressure using time management skills. Under the direction of the CFO the Controller will oversee all the accurate recordings of all receipts and expenditures and the preparation of the monthly quarterly and annual financial reports. The Controller is responsible for budget management financial analysis forecasting and financial reporting.

The Controller is responsible for supervising and directing the accounting department to ensure there is consistency in procedures practices and that internal audits have been established to minimize risk and ensure standard accounting practices are adhered to.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Champion Aleut Values: accountability transparency and rigor.
• Responsible for working with the Aleut CFO and other executives in developing implementing and monitoring the strategic and financial plans.
• Responsible for the financial reporting process which includes preparing the monthly financial statements projected cash flows depreciation and fixed asset schedules.
• Assist the CFO with annual operating budgets and quarterly financial re-forecasts.
• Track and analyze cost activities forecasting and budgeting to inform leadership.
• Responsible for accounting processes including overseeing the month/quarterly-end financial close of the Aleut corporate office and the corporate-wide consolidation.
• Develop and maintain an accounting manual documenting the G/L accounts internal controls accounting policies and operating procedures to minimize risk and ensure accurate reporting of the companys financial results and safeguarding of the companys assets and resources.
• Ensure compliance with local state and federal government requirements.
• Ensure consistency of data and the consistent use of that data in the one finance system and process.
• Responsible for all statistical reporting to the various departments.
• Assist the CFO in directing the preparation of fiscally sound budgets and long-range financial plans for Aleut parent company and the consolidated Aleut system.
• Manage the reconciliation of Aleuts consolidated and consolidating schedules with the subsidiary financial statements.
• Responsible for performing analytic analyses and reporting the financial results and other comparative business metrics.
• Responsible for issuing shareholder dividend distributions and elder benefits per Aleut Board of Directors directive.
• Supervise the Accounting department which has direct responsibility for payroll accounts payable billing accounts receivable and collections.
• Lead initiatives to improve the operational effectiveness and efficiencies of the accounting/finance department.
• Direct and oversee implementation of large programs and projects.
• Assist the CFO in the management and oversight of the investment activities including reconciling internal and external reports.
• Work closely with external auditors and the CFO in coordinating the audit process for the entire system including monitoring the timing and audit progress to ensure deadlines are met.
• Manage tax reporting and monitoring which includes federal and state taxes. Includingworking closely with the CFO on directing Aleuts tax accounting activity with external tax consultants and ensures that all tax reporting is performed accurately and timely.
• Perform other duties assigned.

KNOWLEDGE SKILLS & ABILITIES

• Knowledge of US GAAP and how the balance sheet income statement and cash flow statements are compiled and relate to each other.
• Knowledge of financial and accounting software applications.
• Knowledge of federal and state financial regulations.
• Knowledge of federal and state tax laws regulations and practices.
• Knowledge of finance accounting budgeting and cost control principles.
• Skill in the use of Microsoft Office Suite and spreadsheet software applications.
• Must have strong analytical skills in order to review evaluate and make sound business decisions as to both conceptual and specific ideas and programs.
• Must have strong communication and leadership skills in order to foster a team approach and to execute business plans with leadership.
• Must be willing to get into the trenches.
• Understands the importance of confidentiality andcan protect sensitive and proprietary information.
• Ability to drive and coordinate efforts required across other team members to accomplish goals and meet deadlines.
• Ability to work with leadership and engage in strategic conversations relating to the financial health of the corporation.
• Ability to reason quickly take calculated risks and think out-of-the-box taking into consideration ramifications of actions being taken.
• Ability to have energy and enthusiasm to tackle multiple issues/projects simultaneously.
• Ability to analyze financial data and prepare financial reports statements and projections.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

1. Bachelors degree in accounting or related field.
2. Seven (7) years accounting experience in a relevant setting with increasing responsibility.
3. Three (3) years supervisory experience.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

1. Masters degree in finance accounting or related field.
2. Certification as a Certified Public Accountant Certified Management Accountant in the State of Alaska.
3. Experience working within an Alaska Native Corporation.

BENEFITS

• 401K - Employer matching up to 4%.
• Paid Holidays (13/year).
• Paid Time Off (accrued bi-weekly starts at 6.20 hrs per pay period/20 days a year).
• 100% Employer paid Dental/Vision for employees and their qualified dependents.
• 100% Paid Employee Life Insurance / Disability.
• Potential for Annual Incentive.
• Advance your career with exclusive tuition benefitsAleut employees and subsidiaries enjoy in-state tuition rates plus a 10% discount on University of Alaska Fairbanks online courses and certifications.

PREFERNCE STATEMENT

The Aleut Corporation (Aleut) is committed to providing employment and development opportunities for our shareholders and descendants. Aleut shall make employment selections first based on qualifications for the position. Preference shall then be given to eligible and qualified Aleut shareholders and descendants in accordance with the Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act 43 U.S.C. 1601 et seq. and other applicable laws.

Aleutis an equal opportunity employer. Aleut shall select train and promote the most qualified individuals based upon relevant work factors such as work quality attitude education and experience so as not to discriminate against any employee or applicant on the basis of race color sex sexual orientation national origin religion marital status changes in marital status pregnancy parental status physical or mental disability age status as a disabled veteran special disabled veteran Vietnam veteran and all other eligible veterans or other classifications protected by applicable law.