Chief Financial Officer

Anchoragechamber; Anchorage (AK); On-site; USD 300,000 - 400,000; Full time

Job summary

Anchoragechamber seeks an experienced Senior VP of Finance and CFO to join its Executive Management team in Anchorage, Alaska. The role drives financial strategy, oversees a consolidated multi-entity structure, and reports to the President.

The ideal candidate has a CPA, 10+ years of financial leadership, and a track record with government contracting and complex reporting under GAAP, FAR/CAS. relocation is welcome for the right candidate.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Business Administration, Accounting, or Finance required
• 10+ years of progressive financial, operational, and strategic experience
• Prior experience serving as a CFO
• Experience working with a Board of Directors
• Experience overseeing financials for a $400M+ federal contracting business and a $250M+ commercial business
• Track record building and leading finance/accounting teams
• Based in Anchorage or elsewhere in Alaska, or willing to relocate
• CPA preferred
• Experience with shareholder-owned or trust-reporting organizational structures a plus

Responsibilities

• Lead accounting talent management, financial reporting, and cross-functional team leadership
• Ensure accuracy and integrity of consolidated financial reporting under GAAP and applicable trust/tax basis reporting requirements
• Build strong internal controls, federal contracting compliance (FAR/CAS), and audit readiness for DCAA/IRS reviews
• Support corporate strategy for startups, mergers, acquisitions, and divestitures
• Own budgeting, forecasting, pricing strategy, and margin optimization across contract types
• Partner with the President/CEO and executive team on long-range planning
• Manage cash flow, banking relationships, and liquidity
• Contribute to Board and shareholder initiatives

Skills

Financial leadership

GAAP reporting

Internal controls

Budgeting

Forecasting

Cash flow management

Mergers & acquisitions

Board interaction

Team leadership

Strategic planning

Education

MBA or related degree

Job description

Chief Financial Officer

Location: Anchorage, Alaska (relocation candidates welcome)

Compensation: $300,000–$400,000, commensurate with experience

About the Opportunity

Our client, a well-established, multi-entity organization based in Alaska with federal government contracting operations, is seeking an experienced Sr. VP of Finance and CFO to join its Executive Management team. This is a strong next step for a finance leader ready to take ownership of a full CFO mandate — reporting directly to the President and driving financial strategy across a consolidated, multi-organizational structure.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead accounting talent management, financial reporting, and cross-functional team leadership
• Ensure accuracy and integrity of consolidated financial reporting under GAAP and applicable trust/tax basis reporting requirements
• Build strong internal controls, federal contracting compliance (FAR/CAS), and audit readiness for DCAA/IRS reviews
• Support corporate strategy for startups, mergers, acquisitions, and divestitures
• Own budgeting, forecasting, pricing strategy, and margin optimization across contract types
• Partner with the President/CEO and executive team on long-range planning
• Manage cash flow, banking relationships, and liquidity
• Contribute to Board and shareholder initiatives

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Business Administration, Accounting, or Finance required
• 10+ years of progressive financial, operational, and strategic experience
• Prior experience serving as a CFO
• Experience working with a Board of Directors
• Experience overseeing financials for a $400M+ federal contracting business and a $250M+ commercial business
• Track record building and leading finance/accounting teams
• Based in Anchorage or elsewhere in Alaska, or willing to relocate
• CPA preferred
• Experience with shareholder-owned or trust-reporting organizational structures a plus

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