The nonpartisan Legislative Affairs Agency provides objective, accurate, and timely services and products to the Alaska Legislature and Alaskans to support and inform policy making, facilitate public access to the legislative process, and preserve the legislative institution.
Working in seamless partnership across sections, staff approach their tasks with professionalism, grace, and courtesy in supporting the challenging and vital work of the legislative branch.
The Alaska State Legislature, Legislative Affairs Agency is recruiting for the position of Finance Manager. Supervising a team of four accountants, this position assists the executive director in creating and maintaining an integrated program of accounting controls and budgeting and financial management.
LAA seeks applicants who prefer a somewhat unconventional accounting setting; who are comfortable interpreting broad guidelines on a case-by-case basis; and who will lead a diverse team. Applicants should be self-motivated, friendly, and able to adapt to changing priorities in an often-dynamic atmosphere. Those candidates who prefer a more controlled and regimented office would not be a good fit for this position.
The Finance Manager also works closely with the Deputy Director and the Procurement Officer to plan and coordinate financial structures, program coding and expenditure plans for the Agency and the Legislature based on legislation, direction from the Legislative Council and the Legislative Leadership. The position will be hired at a range 22 ($8,347.73 per month) or range 23 ($8,923.20 per month), depending on experience and qualifies for the standard State of Alaska benefit package.
The successful candidate should have extensive experience in IRIS and the Alaska Data Enterprise Reporting System (ALDER) or similar accounting and reporting systems. Preference will be given to those candidates who have demonstrated excellent leadership skills, have supervised and mentored employees, and have worked successfully in a team environment.
This position may be required to prepare and testify in legislative committees on fiscal notes and other items related to the Agency. The Finance Manager should have a working knowledge of the budget appropriation process.
Why work for the Legislative Affairs Agency?
Working here is a chance to be a part of Alaska history. LAA employees provide essential nonpartisan support to the Legislature where vital policy and laws are created. The Agency is made up of eleven sections led by a management team with 200 years of combined legislative experience and institutional knowledge who, along with our staff, share an unwavering commitment to serving Alaskans. We work in a dynamic environment and teamwork is not just a buzzword, but fundamental to everything we do.
Comprehensive Benefit Package
The Alaska Legislature offers health benefits, including a range of coverage choices for medical, dental, and vision, a health flexible spending account, and other health services such as Teladoc, Hinge Health, and Surgery Plus. In addition, there are a variety of supplemental elections: life insurance, additional accidental death and dismemberment, critical illness, and both short and long-term disability.
Health and Wellness
Employees have access to a 24/7 Wellness Center, which is a small fee-based workout facility ($50 annually) with two treadmills, two ellipticals, one recumbent bike, strength training equipment, free weights, two showers, one steam room, lockers, and towel service.
For mental health wellness, the State of Alaska offers free, confidential help through the Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
Professional Development
The Legislative Affairs Agency encourages employees to improve their skills by enrolling in professional development courses directly related to their job responsibilities. Employees may apply for reimbursement for the cost of tuition and books for one undergraduate college-level course per calendar year for which they receive a minimum of a ‘C’ letter grade.
Work/Life Balance
Work/life balance is supported through:
A bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, business administration, management, or a related field;
AND
Three years of progressively responsible budget and accounting work experience.
Substitution:
Six years of accounting experience, of which two years are at the professional level.
Interested applicants must submit an application through Workplace Alaska OR a Resume via email to PersonnelGroup@akleg.gov by 5:00 P.M., Friday, May 16, 2025, to ensure consideration.
In addition to your application or resume, please provide a cover letter, which will be used as your writing sample, and at least three professional references.
This is a fully exempt job class under AS 39.25.110(3). Positions in the Legislative Affairs Agency are required to be politically neutral.
Legislative Affairs Personnel
(907) 465-3854
personnelgroup@akleg.gov
Careers with the State of Alaska offer MANY benefits
The following information describes typical benefits available to employees of the State of Alaska. Actual benefits received may differ by bargaining unit or branch of government, position type, or be prorated for other than full time work.
For a quick breakdown of the insurance, health, and retirement benefits available for State Employees you can view an orientation video from Division of Retirement and Benefits. (Please note this video is specifically designed for new State Employees.)
Insurance Benefits
Optional Insurance Benefits
Retirement Benefits
See https://drb.alaska.gov/retiree/ for additional information
Paid Leave & Other Benefits