The Manager – Special Projects & Business Processes will lead the implementation and optimization of essential Finance business systems and processes. This critical role ensures these systems align with the corporation’s strategic objectives and maximize operational efficiency. The manager will champion best practices across the organization, facilitate effective change management, and drive the development and refinement of business processes. The position will play a key role in managing the daily operations of the accounting department and providing analysis of financial results to stakeholders. The ideal candidate will possess a strong background in business operations and financial reporting and demonstrate comfort and proficiency in navigating complex situations. The position requires excellent communication skills and meticulous attention to detail to manage multiple projects simultaneously while collaborating effectively with various teams. The position is well-suited for a proactive, energetic individual who thrives in a fast-paced setting and is eager to take on a broad range of responsibilities. This role offers the opportunity to significantly impact BBNC's operational capabilities and to grow within a forward-thinking, dynamic environment.Essential Job Responsibilities: Plan, budget, and oversee accounting and operating systems development projects, ensuring they meet the financial, accounting, and operational needs.Act as a change agent, facilitating effective change management strategies to minimize disruption during system upgrades and implementations.In close partnership with HR, lead the implementation and optimization of a new payroll and HRIS system and manage outsourced payroll function.Develop and implement business processes that enhance efficiency and compliance across all finance functions.Assist with managing monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes, ensuring accuracy in consolidated financial statements and timely reporting.Assist with the year-end audit, including building and maintaining strong relationships between BBNC and external auditors and coordinating the preparation and review of audit schedules and supporting documentation.Assume responsibility for special projects; gather data and prepare reports for management, audits, and other personnel.Develop expertise in critical financial systems such as Deltek Costpoint, OneStream, Shareholder Records Management System, Concur, and BNA; manage these systems to optimize business operations.Assist with the annual budgeting process.Provide back-up support for the Shareholder Distributions and Accounts Payable function. Required Skills and Abilities: Comprehensive knowledge of general finance, treasury, forecasting, budgeting, and related accounting and record-keeping systems.Intermediate knowledge of human resource and labor laws and policies.Advanced project management skills.Strong leadership capabilities with a demonstrated track record of exemplifying high collaboration standards, flexibility, integrity, and efficiency.Demonstrated ability to manage and support system implementations.Intermediate skills related to consolidation and reporting of financial results.Exceptional ability to understand processes and eliminate complexities; ability to work across organizations to identify and drive change.Ability to analyze problems, exercise judgment, make sound, objective decisions, and implement solutions at both strategic and functional levels.Strong attention to detail, ensuring accuracy and thoroughness in all financial, project, and system-related tasks.High integrity and dependability with a focus on achieving results.Strong desire and ability to take on roles of increasing responsibility. Minimum Qualifications:Bachelor’s degree from a 4-year college or university in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or related field.CPA or CPA candidate with the designation to be obtained within 12 months of hire.A minimum of five (5) years of general accounting experience with evidence of increasing levels of responsibility.Advanced knowledge of payroll process management with proven experience implementing payroll and HRIS technology and managing payroll function. Physical DemandsFrequent sitting and occasional lifting of up to 25 pounds. Work performed in a professional office environment.Frequent travel to subsidiary office and jobs sites located throughout the United States and some foreign countries. Occasional travel to remote locations in small aircraft. Hiring preference will be given to BBNC shareholders/spouses/descendants and other Alaska Natives in accordance with Public Law 93-638.