Senior Manager, Accounting

Cook Inlet Region, Inc.

. Manage the monthly financial close process, including recording costs, reviewing journal entries, reconciling account balances and preparing reports .

Posted 9/22/2026full-timeAnchorage • Alaska • United StatesSeniorWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in managing financial close processes, ensuring compliance with GAAP, FAR, and CAS, and leading the implementation of accounting software. Proficient in financial reporting, budgeting, and guiding the professional development of accounting staff.

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Financial ReportingGAAP ComplianceCostPoint SoftwareCPA LicenseBudget Management

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Hard Skills

Financial AnalysisGeneral Ledger ManagementAccount ReconciliationConsolidated Financial StatementsAccounting Policies DevelopmentInternal ControlsRegulatory ComplianceFinancial Reporting SystemsBudgeting ToolsAccounting Process Administration

Soft Skills

LeadershipInterpersonal CommunicationOrganizational SkillsProblem SolvingDecision Making

Tools & Technologies

Microsoft OfficeCostPointWorkdayAdaptive ProductsEnterprise Resource Planning Systems

Certifications & Qualifications

CPA License

Industry Keywords

Federal Acquisition RegulationsCost Accounting StandardsAlaska Native Claims Settlement Act Section 7(i)Public AccountingGovernment Contractor Accounting

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Manage the monthly financial close process, including recording costs, reviewing journal entries, reconciling account balances and preparing reports
Oversee integration of accounting activities for divisions and subsidiaries into CIRI’s accounting systems
Ensure accurate financial reporting and adherence to GAAP, FAR and CAS
Manage complex monthly consolidating financial statements across CIRI, CST and subsidiaries
Manage and maintain the general ledger system and related financial reporting, budgeting tools and software
Develop and establish accounting policies, procedures and operational strategies focused on efficiency, effectiveness and continuous improvement
Oversee onboarding of newly acquired entities into the financial reporting and control structure
Lead implementation and post-implementation support for accounting software and provide organization-wide best-practices support
Lead annual budget compilation and provide written analysis with divisions and subsidiaries
Lead annual financial audit processes, including reviewing schedules and work papers and compiling audited financial statement data, footnotes and management discussion and analysis
Provide financial analysis and research support to operating and administrative departments
Research, analyze and report changes in GAAP, FAR and CAS
Oversee ANCSA Section 7(i) accounting, reporting and audit issuance requirements
Guide professional development of department staff
Complete special projects and other assigned duties

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in accounting/finance or business-related field
Six years of accounting experience
Two years’ supervisory experience
Ability to pass a background screening
Public accounting experience preferred
Government contractor accounting experience preferred
CPA license holder/candidate preferred
Thorough knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and reporting standards
Knowledge of Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR) and Cost Accounting Standards (CAS)
Thorough knowledge of Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act Section 7(i)
Knowledge of general accounting operations, general ledger management, account reconciliations, financial reporting, internal controls, regulatory compliance and accounting process administration
Ability to prepare complex consolidated financial statements
Ability to prepare and analyze operating, capital and cash flow proformas and budgets
Thorough understanding of an enterprise resource planning system and corresponding general ledger applicability; CostPoint, Workday, and Adaptive products preferred
Proficiency using Microsoft Office products, such as Word, Excel and Outlook, and industry-standard computer software, financial reporting systems, and databases
Strong organizational, follow-up, detail-oriented, interpersonal, written and verbal communication, leadership, supervisory and management skills
Ability to work independently, make decisions, solve problems, exercise judgment, prioritize workload, adapt to changing business needs, manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines
Ability to maintain professionalism, discretion and confidentiality when handling sensitive information
Physical ability to withstand repetitive keyboarding and perform occasional kneeling, bending, twisting, reaching, pushing, pulling, carrying and lifting objects up to 10 pounds

Benefits

Comp & perks

Paid holidays
Paid time off
401K with employer match
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Health insurance plans through the Federal Employee Health Benefits (FEHB) program
Life benefits
Disability benefits
Fully remote schedule for candidates who live outside of Alaska
CIRI Shareholder preference in employment and advancement opportunities for qualified Shareholders