AKHIRE is currently recruiting for the following position:

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Finance Director (Bethel, AK)

Location - Bethel, AK

Full- time M-F

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Summary -Finance Director

Plans, organizes and manages a comprehensive program to maintain the financial integrity of the City, including financial management, record keeping and reporting.

Functions -Finance Director

• Develops and directs the implementation of goals, objectives, policies, procedures and work standards for the department; directs the preparation and administration of the department's budget.
• Directs the annual audit of the City’s finances, both internal and external.
• Prepares, oversees and directs the City’s annual central, operating, capital, enterprise, and other essential budgets with regular monitoring and proactive adjustment to ensure compliance with budget line items.
• Prepares financial statements and cost reports at established intervals.
• Directs the collection activity and custody of public funds.
• Oversees the investment of City funds and the payment of bond obligations.
• Oversees the data processing functions to ensure that required programming is in place and that necessary records and reports are produced in a timely manner.
• Analyzes statistical data and reports to identify and determine causes of personnel problems and develop recommendations for improvement of City's human resources policies and practices.
• Maintains records and compiles statistical reports concerning financial activities and transactions.
• Attends hearings, City Council meetings, and conferences to present recommendations, answer inquiries, and represent the Department.
• Maintains currency of financial regulations, industry trends, current practices, new developments, and applicable laws.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in public or business administration, or a closely related field; AND five (5) years of professional financial management experience; OR an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.
• Driver's license
• Knowledge of principles and practices of generally accepted accounting standards and practices, with an emphasis on governmental and fund accounting, including methods of financial reporting and financial statement preparation.

Benefits

• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Relocation assistance
• Retirement plan