Samantha Rutherford, MAcc, CMA
Director Of Finance And Administration at Alaska Geographic- Claim this Profile
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Credentials
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Certified Management Accountant (CMA)
IMA | Institute of Management AccountantsApr, 2022- Nov, 2024
Experience
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Alaska Geographic
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United States
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Education Administration Programs
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1 - 100 Employee
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Director Of Finance And Administration
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Jul 2019 - Present
The Director of Finance and Administration reports to the Executive Director and is responsible for overseeing and directing the Association Information Technology, Human Resources Administrative Finance and Accounting functions. Sets immediate and long range priorities for the work of the Human Resources, Finance and Accounting, and Information Technology departments in conjunction with the priorities of the Executive Director to ensure cohesive support to the Association. The position also serves as facilities manager for the organization. The Finance Director assists the Executive Director in providing day-to-day and strategic leadership in the overall business affairs and administration of the Association and serves as a main point of contact to the Association’s Finance Committee (Board).
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Financial Controller
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May 2017 - Jul 2019
The Controller reports to the Executive Director and is responsible for overseeing and directing the Association Accounting and Administrative functions. Sets immediate and medium range priorities for the work of the Accounting and Administrative departments in conjunction with the priorities of the Executive Director to ensure cohesive support to the Association. Duties include: payroll, oversight of accounts payable and accounts receivables, monthly and annual bank and general ledger reconciliations. .
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Assistant Controller
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Jan 2017 - May 2017
The Assistant Controller reports to the Executive Director and is responsible for overseeing and directing the Association Accounting and Administrative functions. Sets immediate and medium range priorities for the work of the Accounting and Administrative departments in conjunction with the priorities of the Executive Director to ensure cohesive support to the Association.
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Staff Accountant
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May 2014 - Jan 2017
The Staff Accountant is responsible for processing Daily Income Journals, Daily Cash Receipts, and Processes payroll and personnel actions. The Staff Accountant reports to the Controller and maintains payroll, AR and AP files.
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Accountant
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Mar 2013 - Apr 2014
An internal accountant assisting in creating accurate and up to date reports to reflect long term and current snap shots of company positing. An internal accountant assisting in creating accurate and up to date reports to reflect long term and current snap shots of company positing.
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Education
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2020 - 2021
Western Governors University
Master of Science - MS, Accounting -
2014 - 2016
University of Alaska Anchorage College of Business and Public Policy
Bachelor's of Accounting -
2008 - 2013
University of Alaska Anchorage
Bachelor of Business Administration (B.B.A.), Business Administration and Management, General
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