Controller

Controller
Position: Tribal Controller
Industry: Tribal Government / Multi-Entity Accounting (Preferred)
Schedule: M-F, Full-time, Onsite
Location: CA
Compensation: $170,000-$210,000

NOW CFO is partnering with a Tribal government client to find its next Tribal Controller. Reporting to the CFO, you'll direct the organization's day-to-day accounting operations, from monthly financial reporting and general ledger control to fixed asset accounting and tax return preparation, and make sure leadership always has an accurate, timely picture of where the organization stands financially.

We're looking for someone with a strong general accounting background and real experience managing an accounting team. You'll be comfortable working with federal and state grant funding, and MIP Fund Accounting experience is a real plus. You'll also bring the judgment and flexibility to work well within a tribal government structure, where financial decisions reflect community priorities alongside the bottom line. Ultimately, you'll strengthen internal controls, develop your team, and be a trusted right hand to the CFO through budgeting season and the annual audit.

Responsibilities

• Direct all general accounting department functions, policies, and procedures, maintaining compliance with tribal and federal agency requirements.
• Review daily cash flow reports and perform analysis as required.
• Administer preparation of monthly financial reporting and analysis, including federal and state grant activity.
• Prepare all government and assigned enterprise tax returns.
• Direct and analyze support schedules to G/L control accounts, and approve all additions or deletions to the G/L to strengthen controls.
• Ensure fixed asset physical control and accounting.
• Assist in the continued design and implementation of internal controls across tribal government and enterprise operations.
• Assist the CFO and department directors with annual budget preparation.
• Assist the CFO with coordination of the year-end external audit.
• Recruit, train, and develop accounting staff, including the annual performance evaluation process.
• Attend and participate in professional conferences and workshops to stay current on accounting practice.
• Maintain strict confidentiality in all financial matters.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business
• Five or more years of general accounting experience, including two or more years in an accounting management role
• Experience with MIP Fund Accounting (preferred)
• Experience with government/public grants and grant spend-down processes
• Strong understanding of cost accounting and internal controls
• Comfort operating across multiple entities, jurisdictions, and funding sources
• Tribal government experience (preferred)

Benefits

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Retirement plan
• Paid time off

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