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Chief Financial Officer

Posted: 07/19/2026

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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