Nonprofit Finance & Operations Leader

First Alaskans Institute; Anchorage (AK); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

First Alaskans Institute is seeking a Finance and Operations Manager to strengthen financial controls, oversee accounting and budget monitoring, grants administration, payroll coordination, and organizational operations. You will work closely with the Finance Director and Chief Operating Officer to ensure accurate financial reporting and compliance with grant and contract requirements.

The ideal candidate is detail-oriented and organized, supporting mission-driven work that advances Indigenous

Qualifications

• Minimum three years of accounting/finance experience.
• Experience tracking budgets and preparing financial reports.
• Strong proficiency in Excel, QuickBooks, and Office.
• Ability to handle confidential financial and personnel information with discretion.

Responsibilities

• Process and monitor accounts payable and accounts receivable.
• Assist with monthly financial reconciliations and reporting.
• Prepare budget-to-actual reports and support budget monitoring.
• Maintain accurate financial records and documentation.
• Coordinate payroll processing and payroll-related records.
• Assist with annual budgeting and forecasting activities.
• Support month-end and year-end financial close processes.
• Ensure adherence to financial policies and internal controls.
• Assist with creating financial reports for the Board of Directors.
• Track grant expenditures against approved budgets.
• Assist with grant financial reports and reimbursement requests.
• Maintain grant and contract files and reporting calendars.
• Monitor compliance with grant agreements and funding requirements.
• Support proposal development through budget preparation and financial documentation.
• Support advancement through sponsorship tracking.
• Coordinate vendor relationships, office services, and organizational subscriptions.
• Maintain insurance, licensing, and compliance records.
• Support policy administration and document management.
• Assist with event and meeting logistics as needed.
• Coordinate operational systems and administrative processes.
• Assist with onboarding and offboarding processes.
• Maintain personnel files and employment records.
• Support benefits administration and employee documentation.
• Coordinate recruitment logistics, interview scheduling, and job postings.
• Help ensure compliance with employment policies and procedures.

Skills

Financial reporting

Budget tracking

Detail-oriented

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or related field

Tools

QuickBooks

Excel

Microsoft Office

Job description

First Alaskans Institute is seeking a Finance and Operations Manager to strengthen financial controls, oversee accounting and budget monitoring, grants administration, payroll coordination, and organizational operations. You will work closely with the Finance Director and Chief Operating Officer to ensure accurate financial reporting and compliance with grant and contract requirements.

The ideal candidate is detail-oriented and organized, supporting mission-driven work that advances Indigenous