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Controller - UIC Commercial Services

ID
2025-24000
Category
Accounting/Finance
Location : Location
US-AK-Anchorage
Travel Requirement
N/A

Overview

UIC Commercial Services is seeking an Controller to oversee our accounting operations and ensure the accuracy and integrity of financial reporting. The ideal candidate will lead a team of accountants along with the AP team, manage month-end close processes, and support strategic financial planning. This position will work out of the UIC Commercial Services office in Anchorage each workday.

Responsibilities

Essential functions will include:

  • Responsible for all aspects of general ledger accounting, including preparation, review and approval of monthly journal entries, monthly reconciliations of balance sheet accounts, monthly accruals and reversals and fixed asset accounting.
  • Responsible for monthly revenue recognition according to ASC 606.
  • Responsible for maintaining lease schedules according to ASC 842.
  • Assist with preparing audit schedules and financial data for annual financial statements audit.
  • Monitor and enforce internal controls to ensure integrity and accuracy of financial information.
  • Support budgeting and forecasting activities.
  • Ensure compliance with all relevant financial regulations and standards including GAAP and other applicable guidelines.
  • Collaborate with other departments to provide financial insights and support business decisions.
  • Coach and engage the accounting team to ensure they have an optimal working and growth experience.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or related field (CPA or CMA preferred).
  • Eight (8) plus years of accounting experience as a Controller, including four (4) plus years in a supervisory role.
  • Technical, analytical focus with proactive, problem-solving nature. Ability to research and suggest proper accounting solutions.
  • High degree of computer literacy, including extensive knowledge in Microsoft office, specifically Outlook and Excel.
  • Strong experience with ERP systems, preferable Sage Timberline.
  • Strong leadership, communication and cross-functional collaboration skills.
  • The ability to work accurately and independently while managing multiple priorities and meeting deadlines.
  • High attention to detail and strong organizational skills with the ability to multi-task while meeting deadlines.

Physical and Mental Demands:

  • Regularly required to sit for extended periods.

  • Frequent use of hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls.

  • Must be able to communicate clearly through speech and hearing.

  • Occasionally required to stand, walk, and reach with hands and arms.

  • Must be able to lift and/or move up to 20 lbs.

Working Conditions:

  • Work is typically performed in a professional office environment.

  • Extended periods of computer use and screen time.

  • May be required to work beyond normal business hours during peak periods (e.g., audits, budgeting, board meetings).

  • Must maintain confidentiality and professionalism when handling sensitive financial and corporate information.

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Applicants may be subject to a pre-employment drug & alcohol screening and/or random drug screen, and must follow UIC’s Non-DOT Drug & Alcohol Testing Program requirements. If the position requires, an applicant must pass a pre-employment criminal background history check. All post-secondary education listed on the applicant’s resume/application may be subject to verification.

Where driving may be required or where a rental car must be obtained for business travel purposes, applicants must have a valid driver license for this position and will be subject to verification. In addition, the applicant must pass an in-house, online, driving course to be authorized to drive for company purposes.

UIC is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, age, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other protected characteristics EOE/D/V. In furtherance, pursuant to The Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act 43 U.S.C. Sec. 1601 et seq., and federal contractual requirements, UIC and its subsidiaries may legally grant certain preference in employment opportunities to UIC Shareholders and their Descendants, based on the provisions contained within The Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act. Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities.

All candidates must apply online at www.uicalaska.com, and submit a completed application for all positions they wish to be considered. Once the employment application has been completed and submitted, any changes to the application after submission may not be reviewed. Please contact a UIC HR Recruiter if you have made a significant change to your application. In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (ADA), persons unable to complete an online application should contact UIC Human Resources for assistance (https://uicalaska.com/careers/recruitment/).

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)

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