Vice President of Finance & Accounting

VICE PRESIDENT OF FINANCE AND ACCOUNTING | GANA-A'YOO, LIMITED

Type of Position: Full-Time, Regular

Tier: III

Location: Anchorage, AK

Schedule: (TBD by Supervisor)

FLSA Classification: Exempt

Reports to: CEO

JOB OVERVIEW

The Vice President of Finance & Accounting (VPFA) is responsible for managing the finance and accounting teams under the direction of the Chief Executive Officer (CEO). The VPFA works closely with the Chief Operating Officer (COO) and leadership team in developing, monitoring, and evaluating the finance and accounting teams. The VPFA oversees monthly and quarterly financial statement preparation, and internal and external financial reporting, including compliance with accounting standards and regulatory requirements.

WHAT YOU'LL BE DOING

• Oversee accounting and finance operations.
  • Oversee accounting operations including financial reporting, cash management, internal controls, and international statutory reporting; Oversee preparation of all SEC financial reporting including current, quarterly and annual filings, and ensure compliance with technical financial accounting, such that all financial transactions are recorded in accordance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP); Oversee the production of materials and present quarterly results to the Board of Directors' Audit Committee, as well as give other presentations to both internal and external audiences as needed; Oversee tax management, including supporting the development and implementation of key tax strategies, use of NOLs, State tax planning and transaction structures.
• Develop and maintain accounting policies and maintain compliance.
  • Ensure the proper accounting policies, procedures and internal controls, including purchasing controls, are in place to safeguard the assets of the Company and ensure compliance with Sarbanes-Oxley; Manage the Company's insurance policies, including updates for clinical and commercial exposure, and annual renewals; Provide financial due diligence for merger and acquisition activities, corporate partnerships, licensing activities, and other special projects. Manage financial and accounting aspects of these transactions; Oversee the Corporate Purchasing and Government Property control functions.
• Leads and directs staff.
  • Lead, develop and manage a highly effective finance and accounting team to accomplish department and Company annual and long-term goals by driving operational performance and attracting, coaching, developing, and retaining top talent.
• Support leadership and other departments in finance and accounting activities.
  • Support the CEO and COO in financing, investment, and cash management activities, and periodic updates to investor relations communications; Support corporate contracting negotiations, including corporate development, commercial, operations, and research and development contracting initiatives.
• Works closely with the leadership team and key stakeholders.
  • Work collaboratively with key stakeholders throughout the Company, including functional leaders and business units to establish and serve as a key adviser in the Company by providing decision, business, and financial analysis in support of the Company's strategic, operational, and financial objectives; Assists in the creation and monthly review of Executive Financial Performance Dashboards with the Executive Team.
• Manages budget.
  • Manages the annual Budget Preparation initiative including the development of current fiscal year and out year Forward Pricing Rates.
• Performs incidental tasks related to the position as well as various duties, as assigned, to support the overall objectives/goals of the team while maintaining a positive attitude.

ABOUT YOU

• Bachelor's Degree in finance, or accounting; Master's Degree preferred.
• CPA required.
• Minimum ten (10) years of related experience with increasing levels of financial and accounting management.
• 5+ years of demonstrable experience in a VP or senior level role over more than 3 subsidiaries at once.
• Experience as a VP with a company with a minimum of $75M+ in annual revenue (Ideally over $150M), and 3+ years of experience in Federal Contracting or GovCon.
• Developing annual corporate and subsidiary budgets.
• Experience with shared services cost models and establishing forward pricing.
• Experience in Alaska Native Corporations preferred.
• Expert experience with Microsoft Windows, Microsoft Office 365, online meeting platforms, and web collaboration tools.
• Expert experience with Deltek Costpoint software and Federal contract financial reporting requirements as required by the Federal Acquisition Regulation, and applicable Public Laws such as the Truth in Negotiations Act, Davis Bacon Act, and Service Contract Act.
• Familiar with the Cost Accounting Standards Board's Cost Accounting Standards.
• Familiar with the internal financial reporting requirements of a multi-subsidiary, multi-division organization.
• Ability to pass a background and drug screening.
• Demonstrated proficiency with administrative features of Microsoft Windows, Microsoft Office 365 products, Skype for Business, and web collaboration tools such as SharePoint.
• Experience in Alaska Native Corporations preferred.

OUR COMMITMENT TO YOU

At GYL, we empower our employees in their careers. When you work with us, we will encourage you to follow your passions, and we promise to be committed to your safety, well-being, and professional development.

We treat our team members well - because it's the right thing to do, and because it makes good business sense. At GYL, you will contribute to our mission, making a difference in the lives of our Alaska Native shareholders community. We work with our clients to develop creative solutions with an emphasis on our respect for our land, culture, language, tradition, and one another.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY STATEMENT

GYL is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment, without regard to race, color, sex, national origin, religious beliefs, age, disability, U.S. veteran status, or any other legally protected characteristics.