Head of Finance (Full-Time)

Job Category: Business & Finance/Accounting

Requisition Number: DIVIS024362

Posted : May 19, 2026

Full-Time

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Description

Title: Divisional Finance Director

Corporation/Department: The Salvation Army Divisional Headquarters

Reports To: Divisional Commander

FSLA Status: Full-Time / 40 hours per week; Exempt

Pay Range: $100,000 - $120,000 (DOE)

The Divisional Finance Director (DFD) oversees the financial affairs and accounting of The Salvation Army, Alaska Division, and reports to the Divisional Commander. The DFD is a member of the Alaska Division leadership team, providing leadership and supervision to the Finance Department and is responsible for accounting, planning, and reporting for the approximately 27 units within the Alaska Division. The DFD ensures accurate and timely financial reporting and serves as a liaison with Northwest Division Finance Team.

Education, Work Experience and other Professional Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Economics, or Finance. MBA preferred.

Completion of either the CPA or CMA certificate. Current certification is required for the duration of employment.

Five years of experience in a substantially similar position. Experience in the areas of non‑profit, grant, and fund accounting.

Thorough knowledge and understanding of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and other Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) guidelines.

Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook. Familiarity with Shelby and Vivid is beneficial.

Ability to perform general and complex mathematical computations.

Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Ability to work professionally and effectively in a team environment.

Must possess the self‑discipline necessary to perform job independently and reliability.

Must maintain professional, courteous and cooperative manner with all internal personnel and outside contacts, demonstrating respect and a positive attitude toward them at all times during the workday.

Must be cooperative, take initiative and be flexible in assisting others and to the best of the employee’s ability, ensuring accurate and timely work objectives.

Must demonstrate dependability by establishing a regular, predictable work schedule, taking appropriate time for lunch and breaks, and limiting personal business and socializing to break periods.

A number of the duties associated with this position require handling items of a sensitive and thereby confidential nature involving the organization and its personnel. The highest level of security must be maintained in addressing oral and written communications and in filing of correspondence.

Current Alaska driver’s license with acceptable driving and criminal history.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Supervise finance team members, fostering a culture of collaboration, accountability, and professional growth.

Advise the Divisional Commander and divisional leadership on fiscal policy, financial matters, personnel issues, and other key areas to support informed management decisions.

Provide oversight of accounting policies and procedures throughout the division to ensure compliance with GAAP, FASB requirements, and Salvation Army policy.

Ensure compliance with grants (government, state, and local).

Provide oversight of all accounting within the Division's internal bookkeeping systems, fiscal controls and management systems.

Meet with Divisional Commander regularly to review Divisional financial standing.

Serve as the Secretary for the Command Finance Council (CFC), recording and distributing meeting minutes.

Provide monthly financial statements and interpret financial data to CFC members; present items related to requisitions, budgets, and audits for CFC review.

Work with Property Department to determine capital project funding (finance scheme) prior to presenting to CFC.

Oversee financial statements audits, internal audits, Uniform Guidance (UG) audits, and the fiscal components of grantor audits.

Direct preparation of timely fiscal budgets, including allocations and assessments, and necessary budget revisions.

Oversee preparation of complex grant budget proposals.

Work closely with department heads and program managers to align financial resources with programmatic goals.

Supervise government grant spending to ensure optimal utilization of grant funding and compliance with grant agreement.

Manage fiscal grant reporting for accuracy and timeliness of submission.

Work with field units to address accounting questions and issues and provide training to field unit personnel in various aspects of accounting.

Visit each field unit annually to review the unit’s financial performance.

Serve as a liaison to the Anchorage Advisory Board Finance Committee, providing financial statements and variance analysis as requested.

Attend Anchorage Advisory Board meetings as requested by the Divisional Commander.

Perform other related duties as assigned.

Work Environment

Work is performed in a heated and ventilated office setting. Exposure to extreme weather environments is not a condition of this workplace setting. The role involves meeting frequent, strict deadlines and adapting to shifting priorities.

Physical Requirements

Speaking, sitting, bending, walking, pushing, pulling, standing, kneeling, stooping, reaching, handling, fingering, climbing, and balancing. Hearing and visual acuity must be within normal limits. Lifting and moving objects weighing up to 30 pounds. Must be able to operate a motor vehicle.

Software Skills

Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook. Ability to use new software programs with basic training.

Language Skills

Must be able to understand, follow, and give both written and oral instructions and be comfortable working with diverse individuals in face‑to‑face contact and over the telephone. The employee must be able to use speech and hearing for ordinary and telephone conversation.

Performance Skills

Must be punctual, organized, self‑motivated, flexible, and possess a desire to learn and assist those he/she interacts with.

Driver Requirements

Must be a licensed driver with acceptable driving history and must also complete and pass The Salvation Army Driver Safety Course.

Protect the Mission

Must complete the online course for this area and pass the Background Checks required by The Salvation Army for employment.

Equal Employment Opportunity

The Salvation Army is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to providing a respectful environment for all applicants and employees that is free from unlawful discrimination or harassment based on age, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, marital status, disability, citizenship, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, or any other characteristic protected by law. Such equal opportunity for employment will apply to recruitment and hiring, training, promotion, salaries and other compensation, transfers and layoffs or termination.

Note

This position description should not be interpreted as all inclusive. It is intended to identify the major responsibilities and requirements of this position. The incumbent may be requested to perform job‑related responsibilities and tasks other than those stated in this position statement.

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