Financial Manager - College of Fisheries and Ocean Sciences

The UAF College of Fisheries and Ocean Sciences (CFOS) is seeking an experienced and dedicated Financial Manager to lead our procurement and grant management team. Are you a fiscal professional looking to leverage your expertise in accounting, budget oversight, and management in a role that truly makes an impact? If you want to be part of an organization with a rich history of regional and world-class research, excellent graduate education, and outstanding service to the State and Nation, we invite you to join our dynamic team at CFOS.

About Us:

CFOS is one of the most geographically diverse units at UAF, with locations spanning from Fairbanks to Anchorage and coastal facilities in Seward, Kasitsna Bay, and Juneau. Our College is home to over 150 faculty, researchers, and staff based throughout Alaska, and operates the R/V SIKULIAQ, a world-class research vessel that supports science throughout Alaska, the Arctic and the Pacific Ocean.

Position Overview:

As Financial Manager, you will oversee the College’s fiscal operations and provide leadership in managing a $46 million budget, which includes state, match, recharge, restricted, and designated funds. Develop monthly management reports, financial projections, and ensure accurate closeout procedures for year-end financials. Provide financial analysis and reporting to CFOS leadership, advisory councils, and external agencies.

You will play a key role in developing financial strategies and ensuring compliance across all aspects of CFOS operations, including grant management, procurement, and oversee reporting for the R/V SIKULIAQ and other CFOS recharge centers. Additionally, you will provide support and mentorship to a diverse team of staff, ensuring the successful completion of financial goals while fostering a collaborative and inclusive work environment.

To Thrive in This Role:

An ideal candidate will possess a strong knowledge of governmental finance, accounting principles, and business practices, coupled with excellent interpersonal skills to effectively explain complex financial concepts to non-financial staff and faculty. Demonstrated experience in business planning, budget development, and financial monitoring systems will be essential, as well as the ability to analyze fiscal metrics for strategic planning to support the unit's financial sustainability and growth. Strong communication skills, along with the ability to lead and develop a team while managing multiple projects under tight deadlines, are crucial for ensuring timely completion of goals. Additionally, familiarity with federal, state, and university regulations relevant to fiscal activities will contribute to success in this role.

Minimum Qualifications:

At least four years management-level experience are required, preferably in an academic, medical center or research environment; demonstrated working knowledge of accounting and business practices and procedures. Demonstrated ability to assemble and analyze information for reports and special projects.

Bachelor's degree in accounting or related field and 5 years professional fiscal experience, or an equivalent combination of training and experience. QuickBooks experience and professional license preferred (e.g. CPA, CFM).

A valid driver's license and clean driving record in compliance with UA Safe Driving Criteria is required.

Position Details:

This position is located on the UAF campus in Fairbanks, Juneau or Anchorage and flexible on-site/remote work arrangements may be considered in accordance with UA regulations. This is a full-time, exempt staff position complete with both a competitive salary and full employee benefits package. UA provides a generous compensation package that includes retirement options, annual leave, 12 paid holidays per year, tuition waivers for employees and family members, and affordable medical, dental and vision care coverage. New hires will be placed on the UA Staff Salary Schedule, Grade 81, based on education and experience.

Applications will be reviewed beginning on January 21, 2025. To ensure consideration, please apply by 11:55 pm , Alaska Standard Time, on Monday, January 20, 2025. This position will be opened until filled. 

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☎️If you have any questions regarding this position, please contact Laura Frisone, College of Fisheries and Ocean Sciences HR Coordinator, at uaf-cfos-hr@alaska.edu or (907) 474-7383.

*To be eligible for this position, applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States without restriction. Applicants who now or may in the future require visa sponsorship to work in the United States are not eligible.

The University of Alaska (UA) is responsible for providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities throughout the applicant screening process. If you need assistance in completing this application or during any phase of the interview process, please contact UA Human Resources by phone at 907-450-8200.

UA is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer, educational institution and provider and prohibits illegal discrimination against any individual: www.alaska.edu/nondiscrimination.

The successful applicant is required to complete a background check. Any offer of employment is contingent on the background check.

Your application for employment with the University of Alaska is subject to public disclosure under the Alaska Public Records Act.

All employees at the University of Alaska are expected to uphold the highest standards of ethics and professionalism when conducting or engaged in university business.

*Each university within the University of Alaska system publishes an Annual Security and Fire Safety Report which contains information regarding campus safety and security including topics such as: campus law enforcement authority; crime reporting policies; campus alerts (Timely Warnings and Emergency Notifications); fire safety policies and procedures; programs to prevent dating violence, domestic violence, sexual assault and stalking; the procedures the University will follow when one of these crimes is reported; and other matters of importance related to security on campus. The report also contains information about crime statistics for the three most recent calendar years concerning reported crimes that occurred on campus; in On-Campus Student Housing Facilities; in Noncampus buildings or property owned or controlled by the University or a recognized student organization; and on public property within, or immediately adjacent to and accessible from, the campus.  The report also contains fire statistics for any fires occurring in an On-Campus Student Housing Facility during the three most recent calendar years.  

Access to the reports is available at:

UAA: (Addresses Anchorage campus, Aviation Technology Complex, JBER - Elmendorf Extension, JBER - Richardson Extension, Kenai Peninsula College - Kachemak Bay campus, Kenai Peninsula College - Kenai River campus, Kodiak College, Kodiak High School Extension, Matanuska-Susitna College, Prince William Sound College, and Prince William Sound College - Cordova Extension) Online: https://www.uaa.alaska.edu/students/safety. Request a paper copy in person: UAA Police Department Office at Room 114 of Eugene Short Hall on the Anchorage campus / UAA Dean of Students Office at Room 122 of Rasmuson Hall on the Anchorage campus. Request a paper copy by mail: 907-786-1120 or police@uaa.alaska.edu / 907-786-1214 or uaa_deanofstudents@alaska.edu. 

UAF: (Addresses Fairbanks Campus, Bristol Bay Campus, Chukchi Campus, Community and Technical College, Kasitsna Bay Campus, Seward Marine Center, Tok Campus, Kuskokwim Campus, and Northwest Campus) Online: https://www.uaf.edu/orca/files/ASFSR.pdf. Request a paper copy in person: UAF Office of Rights, Compliance and Accountability on the 3rd Floor of Constitution Hall. Request a paper copy by mail: 907-474-7300 or uaf-orca@alaska.edu.

UAS: (Addresses the Juneau Auke Bay Campus, Juneau Technical Education Center, Sitka Campus, & Ketchikan Campus) Online: https://uas.alaska.edu/equity-and-compliance/docs/clery/UAS_ASFSR.pdf. Request a paper copy in person: Hendrickson Building, Suite 202 on the Juneau campus. Request a paper copy by mail: 907-796-6371 or emailing uas.clery@alaska.edu.