Chief Financial Officer

Wasillachamber; Anchorage (AK); On-site; USD 350,000 - 550,000; Full time

Job summary

Wasillachamber seeks a seasoned Sr. VP of Finance and CFO to join its Executive Management team in Alaska. The role reports directly to the President and drives financial strategy across a multi-entity organization with federal contracting and commercial operations.

The ideal candidate will possess a Master’s in business/finance, 10+ years of senior financial leadership, and a track record of building high-performing finance teams. Anchorage-based or relocation-ready applicants are preferred.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in business, accounting, or finance is required.
• 10+ years of progressive financial, operational, and strategic experience.
• Prior CFO experience with board interaction preferred.
• Experience overseeing finance for large federal contracting and commercial units.
• Based in Anchorage or willing to relocate within Alaska.

Responsibilities

• Lead accounting talent management, financial reporting, and cross-functional team leadership.
• Ensure accuracy and integrity of consolidated financial reporting under GAAP and applicable reporting requirements.
• Build internal controls and audit readiness for DCAA/IRS reviews.
• Support corporate strategy including 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

Leadership

Board interaction

Strategic finance

CFO experience

Team building

Education

Master's degree in Business Administration, Accounting, or Finance

Job description

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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