President/Chief Executive Officer (CEO)

 

Reports to: TAC Board of Directors

Status: Regular, Full-time, Exempt

Location: Anchorage, AK

 

JOB SUMMARY:  The President/CEO is responsible for providing strategic, financial, and operational leadership for The Aleut Corporation and its subsidiaries and will closely coordinate and work with the Board of Directors and senior leadership team.

 

The President/CEO has the full authority to oversee and direct all the business and activities of the Corporation and its subsidiaries within the limits of sound business practice; existing and future limitations placed by applicable law, the Articles of Incorporation, the Bylaws of the Corporation and the direction and policies set from time to time by the Board of Directors of the Corporation.

 

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES 

As President and Chief Executive Officer (President/CEO) of the Corporation, duties, accountabilities, and responsibilities extend to any and all activities in which the Corporation may engage.  These include, but are not limited to the following:

 

1. Corporate and business activities:

• As President/CEO of the Corporation, the person in this position is accountable for all corporate operations.  He or she is specifically delegated operating and supervisory authority to conduct the affairs of the Corporation.

 

• The President/CEO will be accountable for the overall financial condition and safeguarding of assets of the Corporation.  He or she will monitor the quality of operations’ reports, financial statements and reports, and external and internal audit reports to ensure accurate reporting of the company’s financial position.

 

• The President/CEO will oversee and direct the company’s governance, compliance, and control structure.  He or she will approve operational and financial procedures, and standards.  He or she will recommend appropriate policies and controls to the Board for approval.

 

• The President/CEO will be accountable for coordinating legislative affairs for the company.

 

• The President/CEO will be accountable for all aspects of the oversight, direction, and supervision of the shareholder department, including responding to shareholder concerns and questions.

 

• The President/CEO will be accountable for overseeing and directing all administrative support services including finance, accounting, human resources, IT, administration, Board support, etc.

 

• The President/CEO will review activity reports and financial statements to determine progress and status in attaining objectives and recommend the revision of objectives and plans for Board approval. 

 

• The President/CEO will evaluate performance of corporate and subsidiary executives for compliance with established policies and objectives of the company and contributions in attaining objectives.

 

1. Responsibilities to Board:

 

• President/CEO will inform the Board as to all aspects of the Corporation.  He or she is expected to understand and support the role of the Board.

 

• The President/CEO will review and advise the Board of the operations and activities of the Corporation, including those which may require immediate Board attention and action.  He or she will advise the Board of Directors on the Corporation’s financial position, investment activity, internal controls, regulatory compliance, risk profiles and mitigation, potential opportunities, problems and recommended solutions, and other information, as necessary.

 

• President/CEO will coordinate with the Chair the calling of meetings, agenda, and conduct of Board and shareholder meetings in accordance with corporate and legal requirements.  President/CEO will report the condition of the company at the annual shareholders meeting.

 

• The President/CEO shall keep the Board informed of concerns and opportunities that arise from relationships with employees, shareholders, village corporations, relevant organizations, government entities, regulators, customers, or other stakeholders.

 

• The President/CEO is expected to communicate effectively with listeners with varying degrees of technical expertise across many lines of business knowledge.  He or she will be expected to present information concisely and effectively, actively listens to questions and provide appropriate responses.

 

1. Responsibilities to the Shareholders:

 

• The President/CEO will be accountable and responsible for shareholder and descendant employee hiring and career development in support of the goals established by the Board.

 

• The President/CEO will be accountable for the shareholder annual meeting and activities associated with the annual meeting including culture night, coordination with village corporations and any activities surrounding this important shareholder event.

 

• The President/CEO will be accountable for working with shareholders on behalf of the corporation at the annual Alaska Federation of Natives convention.

 

• The President/CEO shall maintain a positive working relationship with all stakeholders, shareholders, village corporations, relevant organizations, and government entities.

 

• The President/CEO will serve as the corporation’s point of contact with other organizations (i.e., APIA, NACA, NCAI, AFN, ANCSA CEO Regional Association, AHA, A-Team, various tribes, and regional organizations).

 

1. Strategy:

 

• President/CEO will collaborate with the Board of Directors on the development of the Strategic goals, and implementation of the final, Board-approved plan. He or she will be expected to establish the necessary strategies and major objectives to support the Vision, Mission, and strategic goals.

 

1. Public Relations Activities:

 

• The President/CEO will be accountable for the development of positive relationships and interactions with local, state, and federal governments, clients and business associates, the Alaska Federation of Natives, village corporations, regional corporations, and all Native organizations.

 

• The President/CEO will often attend external meetings to promote the corporate image, foster goodwill, and preserve the corporate position in the community, region, state, and federal levels.  He or she will be expected to represent the Corporation in a professional, and respectful manner at all times.

 

• The President/CEO will oversee news releases, newsletters, information to shareholders, annual reports, and all media in coordination with the Chair.

 

• The President/CEO shall represent and speak on behalf of the corporation on shareholder and cultural affairs.

 

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Understand, believe, and support the vision and mission of Alaska Native Corporations and The Aleut Corporation.

 

• Experience in formulating policy and developing and implementing new strategies and procedures.

 

• Directing and overseeing the development financial plans and management of resources. Ability to analyze and interpret financial data.

 

• Be creative and able to manage change, be sensitive to individual needs, be honest and have a deep commitment to fairness. Promote a culture of teamwork.

 

• Act as a role model that will serve to align the vision and mission of the corporation.

 

• Have high ethical standards and the integrity to participate in shared values.
• Knowledgeable of the Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act; local, state, and federal laws and regulations affecting Alaska Native corporations; and the policies and practices of Alaska Native organizations.

 

• Considerable knowledge of financial accounting principles and practices; contracts and negotiation; mastery of property and investment principles and practices; and ability to understand, analyze, and apply complex financial information from external and internal sources.

 

• Is required to lead and manage organizational change; must have the ability to communicate openly, accept input from, and give constructive feedback to team members. Ability to think, plan, and act strategically; adapt to change, and make difficult decisions with confidence. Skill in examining and re-engineering operations and procedures.

 

• Exhibit well-developed leadership skills to solve problems by working with a broad range of stakeholders outside of the Executive’s direct line of reporting, including the Board, shareholders, clients, regulatory authorities, leaders of other companies, etc.  This will often require the ability to effectively and fairly balance the often-differing interests of the Board, the shareholders, clients, employees, regulators, and stakeholders.

 

• Ability to set operational priorities, motivate, lead, and direct staff efforts, and carry out corporate policies, goals, and objectives. 

 

• Ability to solve problems effectively and diplomatically and to negotiate appropriate outcomes with stakeholders. 

 

• Capable of assessing risk, developing appropriate contingency plans, and thinking outside the box when necessary.

 

• Ability to lead a culturally diverse organization; awareness of and sensitivity to multicultural issues; ability to collaborate with management, staff, and board members.

 

• Willingness to trust, respect, support and build good relationships with fellow team members at all levels; ability to manage talent and resolve personnel issues.

 

• Broad business acumen and knowledge of many sectors, including general business; 8(a); Alaska business; Government Contracting, and private sector businesses.

 

• Motivator who leads through inspiration rather than dictation and communicates clear expectations.

 

• Recruit, evaluate and select a team of the right people for the right jobs. Both external and internal talent is identified and selected to support growth goals.   Effective employees and shareholder/descendant employees are remaining with the organization while receiving timely evaluations and gaining skills through mentorship and coaching.

 

• Functions calmly, respectfully, and effectively in stressful and sometimes complex, ambiguous situation.  Can have difficult conversations without causing undue stress on the organization.

 

• Resolves conflicts by showing patience, maintaining integrity, avoiding the presumption of evil, controlling emotions, understanding the role of time pressures, breaking down bigger issues into smaller ones, avoiding threats and manipulative tactics, focusing first on the problem rather than on the solution, seeking for interest-based decisions, and rejecting weak solutions.

 

• Accepts responsibility for his actions and is both willing and able to make the difficult decisions associated with his job.

 

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

 

1. Bachelor’s Degree. Years of experience in leadership or management may be substituted for education.
2. Five (5) years prior experience leading an Alaska Native Corporation.
3. Voting shareholder or descendant of a voting shareholder of The Aleut Corporation.

 

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

 

1. Demonstrated experience leading growth and diversification through mergers and acquisitions.
2. Master’s degree.

 

The Aleut Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position.