Business Manager

Summary

The role of the Business Manager is to oversee critical business functions including, but not limited to, HR management, administrative and financial support to foster organizational success and compliance at the Alaska Center for the Performing Arts (ACPA).

Key responsibilities include maintaining employee, business and financial records, overseeing payroll process, employee benefits, engagement/recognition, training programs, leading recruitment, hiring and annual goal setting processes, managing and maintaining personnel and business policies, supporting and coordinating finance reporting, employee disciplinary actions and separations in collaboration with the President & COO.

Our ideal candidate is a detail-oriented and proactive leader with a strong background in human resources and compliance, and experience with financial management support. They are skilled in developing employee engagement programs, maintaining organized and accurate records, and navigating personnel policies with a fair and consistent approach. This individual should have experience in budgeting, payroll management, and working within a nonprofit environment, along with a solid understanding of employment laws, benefits administration, accounts payable/receivable and financial reporting. The ideal candidate will possess excellent communication and organizational skills, a collaborative mindset, and a commitment to fostering a positive, supportive, and compliant workplace culture.

This position is the lead point of contact with ACPA’s external accounting firm/payroll service, oversees an Office Assistant (AP/AR Technician) and reports directly to the President & COO.

Applicants that may not have all the experience outlined, but have a willingness to learn, are encouraged to apply.

Benefits

• Paid Time Off: Years 0-5 accrual rate is 5.54 hours per pay period (est. 18 days over the entire year)

  • Accrual starts on date of hire, then can be used starting at 90 days.

• Health Insurance: Employee pays approx. 21% of policy per month (Includes vision, dental option outlined below)

• Voluntary Additional Vision – 100% Employee

• Voluntary Dental – 100% Employee

• Life Insurance: $50,000 policy, paid solely by ACPA.

• Parking: 50% subsidized by ACPA (cost to employee is $50/mo., as a payroll deduction ($100/mo. normally) OR ACPA funded monthly bus pass through People Mover for individuals who prefer not to or do not drive.  

• Voluntary Aflac Coverage – 100% Employee (pre and post-tax plans)

• 403(b) Retirement Plan: after 6 Months ACPA contributes 3% of gross wages and matches up to 6%. Employee contributions can start immediately.

• Slip-In Policy: ability to see most shows at no cost or discounted, restrictions apply.

• Employee Assistance Program – 100% ACPA