Division Operations Manager (PCN 062332)
State of Alaska
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Division Director (Finance - 02-4001)
State of Alaska
Administration
Location
Alaska, 99811
Salary
$4,650 - $4,882.50
per week
Type
Full-Time
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February 28, 2026
Job Description
Summary
This job is for a top leader in the State of Alaska's finance division, where you'll manage payroll, accounting, and financial reporting to keep the state's money flowing accurately and legally across all government agencies.
You'll guide teams handling payments, budgets, and big reports, while working with leaders to set policies on things like travel and costs.
It's ideal for an experienced finance manager who thrives in government settings, enjoys leading people, and understands how to handle complex money matters with integrity.
Key Requirements
- Proven leadership experience in influencing and motivating teams in financial operations
- Deep knowledge of accounting principles, including accrual accounting and the full accounting cycle
- Strong organizational awareness of government missions, policies, procedures, and regulations
- Excellent oral and written communication skills for presenting to executives and stakeholders
- Experience overseeing payroll, disbursements, general ledger, and financial reporting systems
- Ability to manage statewide programs like travel policy and cost allocation plans
- Residency in Alaska (must qualify under state definition)
Full Job Description
This position is open to Alaska Residents only. Please check our residency definition to determine if you qualify.
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Applicates may apply by submitting their resume by email to Michelle Vuille at: michelle.vuille@alaska.gov.
What You Will Be Doing
The Department of Administration is seeking a strategic and experienced leader to serve as Division Director of Finance (Payroll & Accounting). This position oversees payroll and accounting systems, ensuring accurate financial recording, reporting, and budgetary compliance for all State agencies.
As Division Director, you will lead professional teams responsible for disbursements (payroll, warrants, and charge card activity), general ledger operations, statewide financial systems, and production of the Annual Comprehensive Financial Report (ACFR).
You will also manage the State’s travel program, establish travel policy, negotiate the Statewide Cost Allocation Plan (SWCAP), and serve as a key liaison with executive leadership and partner agencies.
This is a high-impact leadership opportunity to guide complex statewide financial operations, support transparency and compliance, and help shape Alaska’s financial strategy.Our Organization, Mission, and Culture
The Division of Finance provides the highest quality accounting, payroll and travel services for the State of Alaska.
We are a welcoming community of accountants, analysts, technicians, and payroll specialists who conduct the State's financial business with integrity, accountability, and a spirit of continuous improvement.
The Benefits of Joining Our Team
We maintain a friendly and flexible work culture that believes in work/life balance. Currently, flexible work schedules and telework options are available, but the frequency or duration of that availability may change depending on the requirements of the position.
The Working Environment You Can Expect
This position can be located in either Anchorage, Fairbanks, or Juneau depending on who is selected for the position. Each boasts beautiful scenery and local amenities within walking or driving distance from the office when not working from home.
Who We Are Looking For
We are interested in candidates who possess some or all of the following position-specific competencies:
Organizational Awareness: Knows the organization's mission and functions, and how its social, political, and technological systems work and operates effectively within them; this includes the programs, policies, procedures, rules, and regulations of the organization.
Leadership: Influences, motivates, and challenges others; adapts leadership styles to a variety of situations.
Principles of Accounting: Knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles, standards, and practices (for example, double entry accounting, accrual accounting), including the full accounting cycle and the preparation of work sheets, financial statements, ledgers, and journals.
- Oral and Written Communication: Expresses information (for example, ideas or facts) to individuals or groups effectively, taking into account the audience and nature of the information (for example, technical, sensitive, controversial); makes clear and convincing oral and written presentations; listens to others, attends to nonverbal cues, and responds appropriately.
Requirements
Positions in this job class are in the Partially Exempt Service under AS 39.25.120(c)(2).Special Note:
Departments are authorized by Personnel Rule 2 AAC 07.015 to identify Division Directors by their specific division titles.
Qualifications
Please read the below information carefully. This applies to your application submission.
Applicates may apply by submitting their resume by email to Michelle Vuille at: michelle.vuille@alaska.gov.
LEGAL EMPLOYMENT
The State’s online recruitment system, Workplace Alaska, requires applicants to certify that they have a legal right to accept employment in the United States.
It is the responsibility of the employee to maintain the appropriate documentation to accept or continue legal employment. The State of Alaska does not function in the role as an employer sponsor.
Applicants invited for an interview will be required to provide a professional resume which includes the names and contact information for three professional references that can attest to your ability to meet the competencies list above.
EEO STATEMENT
The State of Alaska complies with Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).
Individuals with disabilities, who require accommodation, auxiliary aides or services, or alternative communication formats, please call 1-800-587-0430 or (907) 465-4095 in Juneau or TTY: Alaska Relay 711 or 1-800-770-8973 or correspond with the Division of Personnel & Labor Relations at: P.O.
Box 110201, Juneau, AK 99811-0201. The State of Alaska is an equal opportunity employer.
Additional Information
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