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Business Manager
Arctic Research Consortium of the U.S. (ARCUS)
Fairbanks, Alaska

Application deadline: 5:00 p.m. (AKDT) Friday, 30 June 2017

For the complete position description and application instructions,
please go to: https://www.arcus.org/arcus/jobs

The Arctic Research Consortium of the U.S., Inc. (ARCUS) is a nonprofit
consortium of research-related organizations and individuals dedicated
to connecting Arctic research and education across the boundaries of
discipline, institution, and geography. The incumbent is responsible for
maintaining the business, financial, and administrative systems of ARCUS
and reports to the Executive Director. The position is located in
Fairbanks, Alaska.

The ARCUS Business Manager performs as a key member of a management
team; oversees the business and financial operations and administrative
functions of ARCUS under the general guidance of the Executive Director;
and formulates and evaluates annual budgets and financial plans,
performs financial research and analysis, develops and manages cash flow
projections and expenses/revenue relative to agreed-upon budgets. The
position includes overall responsibility for accounting functions,
tracking of project and overhead budgets, purchasing, payroll, personnel
and human resources, grants and contracts, travel, property inventory,
compliance with legal and tax requirements, and maintenance and
implementation of the policies and procedures for all administrative and
financial systems.

Required competencies for the position include:

  • A degree in accounting, finance, or business related degree;
  • Excellent financial accounting skills and at least five years of
    management-level financial experience;
  • Strong familiarity and experience with government contract/grant
    accounting;
  • Proficiency with using computer and information systems, including
    Office software, and extensive experience with automated accounting
    systems;
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills;
  • Demonstrated record of innovation and improving efficiency of
    organizational systems; and
  • Impeccable record of integrity and compliance with legal/financial
    requirements.

Preferred competencies for the position include:

  • CPA or CMA credential;
  • Experience in human resources oversight;
  • Experience with Cougar Mountain financial system;
  • Experience related to research project financial administration;
  • Leadership experience in a geographically distributed organization;
  • Experience with cloud-based and virtual tools, such as time and
    attendance, financial, collaboration, and payroll systems; and
  • Experience in indirect cost rate analysis and negotiations.

For the complete position description including specific
responsibilities and duties and compensation, please click on "View
Business Manager Position Description" on the ARCUS Employment
Opportunities webpage: https://www.arcus.org/arcus/jobs.

Application materials should include a cover letter and a resume.

Please submit application materials and any questions via email to
jobs [at] arcus.org, subject line: "Business Manager [Last Name]."

No phone calls please.

For question, please email: jobs [at] arcus.org.

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