The Deputy Finance Director role at Wasilla Area Seniors supports the Finance Director in planning, organizing, and coordinating the organization’s financial operations. This position helps ensure GAAP and government and funder compliance while taking on progressively greater responsibility within the Finance Department, including serving as Acting Finance Director when assigned or during the Finance Director’s absence. Based in Wasilla, AK, this is an in-person opportunity focused on strong internal controls, accurate reporting, and support across budgets, audits, and day-to-day accounting functions.
Role Summary
The Deputy Finance Director assists with strategic direction for Finance and Accounting, strengthens procedures that improve efficiency and reduce costs, and collaborates on policy and program recommendations to executive staff, committees, and the WASI Board of Directors. The role also maintains and enhances internal controls to safeguard assets and support compliant, accurate financial records.
Key Responsibilities
- Assist the Finance Director in managing, coordinating, and setting the strategic direction of the Finance and Accounting Department.
- Help develop and implement financial procedures to improve efficiency and reduce costs.
- Analyze financial operations with the Finance Director and recommend policy and program changes to executive staff, the Finance Committee, other committees, and the WASI Board of Directors.
- Strengthen internal controls to protect assets, ensure accurate financial records, and support compliance with laws, regulations, policies, and accounting standards.
- Support development, monitoring, and administration of operating budgets, capital budgets, long-range financial plans, and cost analyses.
- Prepare clear, accurate, timely budget and financial reports and recommendations for executive staff, committees, the WASI Board of Directors, funders, and Program Managers.
- Collaborate to promote a culture of transparency and continuous improvement across financial functions.
- Work with the HR/Payroll Specialist as backup for preparing bi-weekly payroll; review payroll for accuracy prior to disbursement and maintain knowledge of applicable State and Federal employment and payroll laws and regulations.
- Assist with annual workers compensation audits, 403b census and plan testing, and Form SF5500 submissions.
- Support accounting operations including monitoring cash receipts, accounts receivable, cash management, accounts payables, and weekly accounts payable accuracy prior to disbursement.
- Assist with bank account management and monthly account reconciliations.
- Maintain a Fixed Asset schedule tracker and support record retention management.
- Assist with supervision, training, evaluation, and support of accounting staff, including coaching, guidance, and performance feedback.
- Support the Finance Director with general ledger analysis and preparation of month and year-end closing entries, including ensuring timely reconciliation of accounts, funds, and financial records.
- Coordinate annual external audits, funder audits, tax-related activities, and preparation of required schedules, reports, disclosures, and financial documents.
- Provide financial guidance and technical support to executive staff, department managers, staff, auditors, vendors, governing bodies, and members of the public as appropriate.
- Serve as Acting Finance Director when assigned or in the Finance Director’s absence.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor’s Degree (or equivalent experience) in accounting, finance, business administration, or a related field.
- Five years of progressively responsible experience in accounting, budgeting, financial management, auditing, or a related finance function.
- Two years of supervisory, lead, or project management experience.
- Minimum three years’ experience with QuickBooks.
- General knowledge of accounting procedures and understanding of GAAP.
- Experience working with auditors and leading financial statement preparation and audit processes.
- Must pass background and drug (including cannabis) checks.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience with governmental, nonprofit, or public-sector finance.
- Knowledge of GASB and A-133.
- Understanding of grants management, Federal (OMB), Uniform Guidance of federal awards, and non-profit experience.
Tools and Technologies
- QuickBooks
- Microsoft Word, Outlook, Microsoft Excel
- Adobe
Benefits
- 403(b)
- Military leave
- Paid time off
- Parental leave
Essential Duties of All WASI Staff
- Adhere to and clearly articulate the mission and core values of WASI.
- Maintain confidentiality at all times.
- Provide excellent customer service.
- Attend all mandatory special events, meetings, and trainings.
- Assist with special events, meetings, and trainings as necessary.
- Maintain awareness and sensitivity to various cultures.
- Demonstrated leadership is expected for anyone working in a management or supervisory capacity within WASI.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Location and Salary
Location: Wasilla, AK (onsite)
Salary: USD 58,240 - 62,400 per year
Work style: In person
Application Question
# of years experience with GAAP, GASB, and/or A-133
