Community Development Financial Manager - Anchorage

Company: RurAL CAP
Location: Anchorage
Posted on: May 3, 2025

Job Description:

The Rural Alaska Community Action Program, Inc., (RurAL CAP), founded in 1965, is a private, statewide, nonprofit organization working to improve the quality of life for low-income Alaskans. We represent every region of the state as one of the largest and most diverse nonprofit organizations in Alaska. We value input from and have respect for all people. We believe that Alaskans have the right to maintain their cultural heritage and close relationship to the land while protecting their economic and human potential. Our programs in early education, housing, and health and well-being serve to alleviate the root causes of poverty. We deliver innovative, community-driven solutions in response to Alaska's most challenging needs while supporting vulnerable individuals and communities statewide.Job Details: Community Development Financial Manager - AnchorageVacancy Name: Community Development Financial Manager - AnchorageVacancy No: VN696Employment Type: Full Time ExemptLocation: Anchorage-Central OfficeSalary Range: $80,000 AnnualJOB SUMMARY: Provides financial guidance and support to all Community Action Resource Center (CARC) projects including budget development and monitoring, reporting and compliance, coordination with the internal accounting team, fee for service model implementation, and more. Manages or leads limited projects and programs with complex business/financial components within RurAL CAP's Community Action Resource Center as needed. This position supports the development of internal and external partnerships, and provides guidance, coordination and support to other RurAL CAP strategic initiatives, where needs arise.ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS, DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Provides financial support and oversight to RurAL CAP's Community Action Resource Center's projects in collaboration with other team members.
• Provides budget coordination duties for all Community Development grants, contracts and projects.
• Manages or leads projects with complex financial components within the CARC's scope of work, including helping to evaluate and implement management and accounting systems in accordance with the rural communities or tribal finance policies and procedures as appropriate when working on external projects.
• Guides the development and implementation of the fee for service model within the CARC and other financial priorities as identified by the team.
• Provides coordination and ensures compliance with internal accounting team and systems. Assists and coordinates the completion of the monthly allocations as required by the grants and contracts. Assists with grantor program audits, monitoring and site reviews.
• Conducts recruitment, training, supervision, and evaluation of staff; implements RurAL CAP policies and procedures; directly supervises staff and contractors that work on these projects. Motivates staff through positive role-modeling, mentoring and coaching; fosters team-building and professional development opportunities for staff.
• Manages and develops budgets for funding; approves and monitors expenditures, including travel and the purchase and distribution of supplies, materials, and equipment; develops cost-effective strategies for the best use of funds. Coordinates with other team leaders and accounting staff to ensure timely and accurate reporting of financial information.
• Documents activities: manages the collection of information and prepares reports to meet reporting requirements; coordinates evaluation activities and RurAL CAP reporting requirements, including board reports, Community Service Block Grant and other funding source reports.
• Understands and helps coordinate training and technical assistance (TTA) with CARC team. Ensures proper reporting of TTA to funder and provides grant and project management.
• Works with the Director and Sr. Manager and other agency leadership to design and implement new or expanded projects or programs based on RurAL CAP's Strategic Plan and Business Initiatives, needs assessments, and community feedback.
• Represents RurAL CAP in communications and collaboration with primary partners and funders. Participates in conferences, networking events and workshop presentations as needed.
• Creates and maintains effective communication links with funding sources; builds bridges for positive communication within the Community Development team and other agency staff; fosters strong communication and teamwork among staff; communicates with service recipients with cross-cultural sensitivity and respect.
• Participates in bi-weekly Community Development team meetings; strategic planning meetings; and other agency planning and administrative committees, as requested.POSITION TYPE/EXPECTED HOURS OF WORK:This is a full-time position. Days and hours of work are Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. or hours vary with location. Occasional evening and weekend work may be required as job duties demand.TRAVEL:Primarily local during the business day, although some out-of-area and overnight travel may be expected. Occasional travel to rural Alaska.EMPLOYMENT REQUIREMENTS AND REQUIRED EDUCATION:
• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• State and federal background checks, including fingerprints, may be required.
• BA plus three years, or seven years related professional experience in accounting, finance, or related fields.
• Working knowledge of rural Alaska; ability to travel occasionally to rural program sites.
• Knowledge of finance, accounting and management principles involved in strategic planning, resource allocation, human resources modeling, leadership technique, production methods, and coordination of people and resources.
• Previous experience with federal/state/municipal grants/contracts.
• Experience coordinating projects and special events, training, and providing long-distance support.
• Demonstrated effective oral and written communication skills including strong expertise in cross-cultural communication.
• Responsible work ethic with reliable attendance.
• Proven ability and willingness to be self-directed in problem solving and decision-making and perform basic assignments with little or no direct supervision while also working effectively as a team member.
• Demonstrated intermediate level of computer skills necessary in order to use and create documents and reports, spreadsheets, workshop materials and slide presentations, and to enter data into intricate database programs and proficient use of Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Publisher, and Outlook.
• Must keep all matters concerning participants in strictest confidence as required by HIPAA privacy and the 42 CFR, Part II confidentiality regulations.
• Must be able to provide own transportation to meet work schedule requirements.
• Agency recommends annual TB screening and physical as part of employee's personal wellness plan. (Recommendation - Not a requirement of this position)PREFERRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
• Experience working with rural communities.BENEFITS:As a full-time, regular employee, you will be eligible to participate in our competitive benefits programs on the first day of the month after your 60th day of employment, including but not limited to:
• Medical, Dental & Vision
• Life & Supplemental Insurance
• 401K/Pension Plan
• Flexible Spending Account/Health & Dependent Care
• Health Savings Account
• Employee Assistance Program
• 20 days (160 hours) of accrued Paid Time Off
• 12 Established paid holidays
• Monthly Wellness ReimbursementRurAL CAP is an Equal Opportunity Employer and abides by the federal, state and local laws and regulations. These regulations prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their status as protected veterans or individuals with disabilities, and prohibit discrimination against all individuals based on their race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity and sexual orientation), parental status, national origin, age, disability, genetic information (including family medical history), political affiliation, military service, or other non-merit-based factors. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we are subject to certain federal recordkeeping/reporting requirements. In order to comply, we will request information from you regarding ethnicity, race, veteran status, and disability status. Agreeing or refusing to provide this information is completely voluntary, will not adversely impact your possible employment, and will only be considered as part of your application upon your request in compliance with our Affirmative Action Plan.
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