Alden Thern
About Alden Thern
Alden Thern serves as the Chief Fiscal Officer for the Municipality of Anchorage, where he oversees multiple departments including Treasury and Public Finance. He has a diverse professional background in finance and administration, with previous roles in various organizations in Anchorage, Alaska.
Current Role at Municipality of Anchorage
Alden Thern serves as the Chief Fiscal Officer at the Municipality of Anchorage since 2023. In this role, he oversees multiple departments, including Treasury, Property Appraisal, Controller, Purchasing, Public Finance, Office of Management and Budget (OMB), and 49SAF. His responsibilities encompass financial management and strategic oversight to ensure fiscal integrity within the municipality.
Previous Experience in Municipality of Anchorage
Prior to his current position, Alden Thern held several roles at the Municipality of Anchorage. He served as the Deputy Municipal Manager from 2015 to 2019, where he contributed to municipal operations. He also worked as the Municipal Projects Director from 2019 to 2023, focusing on project management and implementation within the municipality.
Professional Background in Finance and Administration
Alden Thern has a robust professional background in finance and administration. He worked at Alaska USA Federal Credit Union in various capacities, including Financial Analyst III and Trust Officer - Operations. His experience also includes serving as the Director of Student Nutrition and the Executive Director of Contract Administration at the Anchorage School District.
Education and Expertise
Alden Thern earned a Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration and Management from Purdue University, where he studied from 1987 to 1990. He possesses expertise in several areas, including Labor Contract Negotiation, Project Management, Team Building, Labor Relations, Finance, and Benefits Administration, which he has applied throughout his career.
Leadership Roles in Anchorage School District
During his tenure at the Anchorage School District, Alden Thern held leadership positions such as Director of Benefits from 2005 to 2012 and Director of Student Nutrition from 2013 to 2015. In these roles, he was responsible for overseeing programs that impacted student welfare and nutrition, as well as managing employee benefits.