Controller

Responsibilities Establishes, implements, and communicates goals, objectives, policies, and procedures in accordance with the strategic plan, Generally Accepted Accounting Principles, OMB Circulars and Governmental Accounting Standards. Directs and controls all internal accounting activities. Ensures and maintains a system of internal controls for all accounting transactions and administrative controls. Reviews and approves all expenditures, including funded programs, contracts, and grant projects and programs. Establishes and presents accurate and timely financial reports of the Tribe’s income receipts and expenditures to the CFO and Executive Council. Ensures timely submission of final monthly, quarterly, and annual reports to Program Directors, CFO, Executive Council, and Funding Agencies. Prepares and manages annual indirect cost rate proposal for submission to the Office of the Inspector General. Provides financial analysis including cash analysis, interpretation of variances from budgets and standards, business and investment analysis, and analysis of indirect costs to provide advice to senior management. Assists CFO with cash management and collateralization of banking accounts, internal and external financing for capital projects, negotiations with lenders, debt service planning and compliance certifications. Meets and coordinates activities with external and internal auditors as needed to ensure the Tribe’s records comply with accounting standards and governmental regulations. Conducts internal audits of data to ensure accuracy and implements corrective action. Establishes and administers cost-effective and efficient standards for control of procurement and property management. Contributes to departmental effectiveness by identifying short‑term and long‑range issues and goals that must be addressed, including maintaining a five‑year spending plan; providing information and commentary pertinent to deliberations; recommending options and courses of action; and implementing directives. Maintains professional and technical knowledge through research, attendance at seminars, educational workshops, classes and conferences, review of professional publications, establishment of networks, participation in professional societies, and consultation with representatives of contracting agencies and related organizations. Required Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field. Current CPA license. Seven years of progressive work experience controlling centralized accounting activities for multiple fund programs. Five years of experience in a supervisory role. Experience in auditing, computerized fund accounting, indirect cost negotiations, and federal program accounting. Valid Wisconsin driver’s license and eligibility for coverage under the Tribe’s insurance. Must successfully pass all applicable background checks and drug screens. Preferred Qualifications Master’s degree and experience with tribal government preferred. Ten or more years controlling centralized accounting activities for multiple fund programs. Ten or more years in a supervisory role. Benefits Approximately 5 weeks of paid time off annually. 3 weeks of paid holidays. Premium free health insurance. Flexible spending accounts. Short term disability. Life insurance. 401k with match. #J-18808-Ljbffr Forest County Potawatomi Community