Senior Chief Financial Officer

Senior Chief Financial OfficerOur client, a well-established, multi-entity organization based in Alaska with federal government contracting operations, is seeking a seasoned finance executive to serve as Sr. CFO. This is an enterprise-level mandate for a leader who has already run a CFO seat at scale — someone ready to bring proven judgment to a complex, consolidated, multi-organizational structure and sit at the table with the President and Board on the company's biggest decisions.Key Responsibilities• Direct accounting and finance talent strategy across a multi-organizational enterprise, including staff development and succession • Own the accuracy and integrity of consolidated financial reporting under GAAP and applicable trust/tax basis reporting requirements • Govern internal controls, federal contracting compliance (FAR/CAS), and audit posture for DCAA/IRS engagements • Serve as corporate lead on startups, mergers, acquisitions, and divestitures — from deal analysis through integration • Set enterprise-wide budgeting, forecasting, and pricing strategy across CPFF, T&M, and FFP contract types • Act as a strategic counterpart to the President/CEO in shaping long-range corporate direction • Direct cash management, capital strategy, and banking/partner relationships to support future growth • Serve as a trusted voice in Board and shareholder governanceQualificationsMaster's degree in Business Administration, Accounting, or Finance required • 10+ years of progressive financial, operational, and strategic leadership experience • Demonstrated success as a sitting CFO • Substantive experience partnering with or reporting to a Board of Directors • Deep, hands-on experience overseeing financials for a $400M+ federal contracting business and a $250M+ commercial business • History of scaling and transforming finance/accounting organizations • Based in Anchorage or elsewhere in Alaska, or willing to relocate • CPA preferred • Experience with shareholder-owned organizations, including shareholder or trust-basis financial reportingHow This Search WorksThis search is led by PeopleAK on behalf of the hiring organization. We manage every step from first conversation to offer — no black holes, no ghosting. You'll know where you stand. Want to put your best foot forward? PeopleAK offers resume support, CliftonStrengths assessment, and interview prep. Explore career services.