Job Description
Job description
At Alaska Communications, we're committed to putting our team first, always being customer focused, having a can-do attitude, owning our results and always acting with integrity. This is what we hire for and what our team members exhibit each day. Want to make an impact with us?
POSITION SUMMARY
The incumbent is responsible for assisting the Controller in the production of timely and accurate financial information and reports for each of the organization's subsidiaries. This includes overseeing technical accounting review and compliance with both regulatory requirements and the Company's internal control procedures. This position works extensively with other departments ensuring projects and transactions are appropriately accounted for and acts as an authority in both Company policy and regulatory and accounting rules. This position is the point of contact for our external auditors for quarterly and annual engagements. This position is also responsible for hiring, training and coaching staff for the various accounting units.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Reasonable Accommodations Statement
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable Accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Essential Functions Statement(s)
• Lead and develop the Accounting team, to include providing work assignments and direction/assistance, mentoring/coaching, skills & competencies development, recruiting, performance management.
• Establish strong relationships with business managers based on providing expert decision support, anticipating key issues and informational needs and always being prepared to drive analyses that enable business decision-making. Collaborate with colleagues across various functional areas of business opportunity and engage in productive problem solving.
• Lead, develop, and manage the production of financial statements and related foot notes in accordance with US GAAP, AICPA and/or SEC standards, as necessary.
• Lead research and analysis of new, complex, and non-standard transactions for accounting treatment. Develop position memos for approval by Management, External Auditors, and Audit Committee, as necessary.
• Maintain all technical account policies and partner with Accounting and Finance to ensure that actuals, budget, and forecasts are consistent with accounting policies.
• Maintain internal control risks and controls evaluation.
• Lead oversight of SOX control operation across the organization to confirm compliance.
• Lead development of new SOX controls, as needed, for business and information systems risk response.
• Utilize financial systems to their maximum potential and make reporting effective, efficient, timely, accurate and insightful. Structure reporting to provide effective tools that allow budget managers and Finance management to understand variances and make effective decisions around resource allocation.
• Coordinating with our external auditors, lead the quarterly and annual financial statement audits.
• Lead in-depth financial, variance, and trending analysis for key profitability drivers and metrics. Interpret results, and articulate actionable recommendations that maximize profitability and ensure financial targets are achieved.
• Lead the financial modeling and analysis to support the development of long-term strategic initiatives and business plans.
• Other duties as assigned.
POSITION QUALIFICATIONS
Competency Statement(s)
• Analytical Skills - Ability to use thinking and reasoning in gather raw data and processing that data into a meaningful form.
• Business and Process Leadership - (Strong expertise in telco service provider / carrier process and procedures). A keen understanding of key telco processes (retail/sales/service, ordering/service delivery, network management, customer support) and the ability to map processes and understand inter-linkages to each other and to the systems that support the processes. Strong ability to coordinate with sales, service, engineering, field operations, finance and other departments in the company.
• Communication Skills - Successful candidate must have excellent oral and written communication skills. Position will require frequent preparation and delivery of detailed plans and proposals. Strong communication/interpersonal skills with emphasis on decision-making, conflict management, and team building and teamwork. Must have ability to develop work plans, work effectively as a member of a team, report on status of projects, and represent the team in meetings and/or with the client, and be able to coordinate issues identification and resolution between clients and the development team.
• Financial Management - Ability to work with complex ERP, billing, provisioning systems and switching records. Consistent budgetary adherence managing both capital and operating expense budget models.
• Management Skills - Ability to organize and direct oneself and effectively train and supervise others.
• Detail Oriented - Ability to pay attention to the minute details of a project or task while balancing multiple concurrent projects.
SKILLS & ABILITIES
Education: Bachelor`s degree in business, accounting, or related field. Equivalent experience may be substituted for education.
Experience: Ten (10) years of progressive experience in internal or external auditing, corporate accounting, or public accounting or closely related field. Minimum of four (4) years of supervisory experience showing a progressive increase in responsibility displaying the capability to assume Director role.
Computer Skills: Demonstrated proficiency using Microsoft Office suite, including Word, Excel, Access, and Outlook. Strong working knowledge of the operations and system process flows of the Company's billing and provisioning systems. Experience with Workday Financials ERP is a plus.
Other Requirements: Strong organizational and supervisory skills are imperative. Strong understanding of internal control structure SOX, SEC and GAAP compliance.
We hope you'll join us as we change lives through technology.
At Alaska Communications, we're committed to putting our team first, always being customer focused, having a can-do attitude, owning our results and always acting with integrity. This is what we hire for and what our team members exhibit each day. Want to make an impact with us?
POSITION SUMMARY
The incumbent is responsible for assisting the Controller in the production of timely and accurate financial information and reports for each of the organization's subsidiaries. This includes overseeing technical accounting review and compliance with both regulatory requirements and the Company's internal control procedures. This position works extensively with other departments ensuring projects and transactions are appropriately accounted for and acts as an authority in both Company policy and regulatory and accounting rules. This position is the point of contact for our external auditors for quarterly and annual engagements. This position is also responsible for hiring, training and coaching staff for the various accounting units.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Reasonable Accommodations Statement
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable Accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Essential Functions Statement(s)
• Lead and develop the Accounting team, to include providing work assignments and direction/assistance, mentoring/coaching, skills & competencies development, recruiting, performance management.
• Establish strong relationships with business managers based on providing expert decision support, anticipating key issues and informational needs and always being prepared to drive analyses that enable business decision-making. Collaborate with colleagues across various functional areas of business opportunity and engage in productive problem solving.
• Lead, develop, and manage the production of financial statements and related foot notes in accordance with US GAAP, AICPA and/or SEC standards, as necessary.
• Lead research and analysis of new, complex, and non-standard transactions for accounting treatment. Develop position memos for approval by Management, External Auditors, and Audit Committee, as necessary.
• Maintain all technical account policies and partner with Accounting and Finance to ensure that actuals, budget, and forecasts are consistent with accounting policies.
• Maintain internal control risks and controls evaluation.
• Lead oversight of SOX control operation across the organization to confirm compliance.
• Lead development of new SOX controls, as needed, for business and information systems risk response.
• Utilize financial systems to their maximum potential and make reporting effective, efficient, timely, accurate and insightful. Structure reporting to provide effective tools that allow budget managers and Finance management to understand variances and make effective decisions around resource allocation.
• Coordinating with our external auditors, lead the quarterly and annual financial statement audits.
• Lead in-depth financial, variance, and trending analysis for key profitability drivers and metrics. Interpret results, and articulate actionable recommendations that maximize profitability and ensure financial targets are achieved.
• Lead the financial modeling and analysis to support the development of long-term strategic initiatives and business plans.
• Other duties as assigned.
POSITION QUALIFICATIONS
Competency Statement(s)
• Analytical Skills - Ability to use thinking and reasoning in gather raw data and processing that data into a meaningful form.
• Business and Process Leadership - (Strong expertise in telco service provider / carrier process and procedures). A keen understanding of key telco processes (retail/sales/service, ordering/service delivery, network management, customer support) and the ability to map processes and understand inter-linkages to each other and to the systems that support the processes. Strong ability to coordinate with sales, service, engineering, field operations, finance and other departments in the company.
• Communication Skills - Successful candidate must have excellent oral and written communication skills. Position will require frequent preparation and delivery of detailed plans and proposals. Strong communication/interpersonal skills with emphasis on decision-making, conflict management, and team building and teamwork. Must have ability to develop work plans, work effectively as a member of a team, report on status of projects, and represent the team in meetings and/or with the client, and be able to coordinate issues identification and resolution between clients and the development team.
• Financial Management - Ability to work with complex ERP, billing, provisioning systems and switching records. Consistent budgetary adherence managing both capital and operating expense budget models.
• Management Skills - Ability to organize and direct oneself and effectively train and supervise others.
• Detail Oriented - Ability to pay attention to the minute details of a project or task while balancing multiple concurrent projects.
SKILLS & ABILITIES
Education: Bachelor`s degree in business, accounting, or related field. Equivalent experience may be substituted for education.
Experience: Ten (10) years of progressive experience in internal or external auditing, corporate accounting, or public accounting or closely related field. Minimum of four (4) years of supervisory experience showing a progressive increase in responsibility displaying the capability to assume Director role.
Computer Skills: Demonstrated proficiency using Microsoft Office suite, including Word, Excel, Access, and Outlook. Strong working knowledge of the operations and system process flows of the Company's billing and provisioning systems. Experience with Workday Financials ERP is a plus.
Other Requirements: Strong organizational and supervisory skills are imperative. Strong understanding of internal control structure SOX, SEC and GAAP compliance.
We hope you'll join us as we change lives through technology.
💡 Quick Summary
Seeking a career-building opportunity? The Director| Accounting position is now open for candidates interested in the Accountant Jobs sector. This role in Anchorage offers a professional environment and growth potential.
Requirement Snapshot: Candidates should possess basic communication skills, a proactive attitude, and the ability to work in a team. Experience in Accountant Jobs is a plus.
