Controller

Here's what you'll be doing:

Establishes, implements, and communicates goals, objectives, policies, and procedures in accordance with 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.

Assist CFO with cash management and collateralization of banking accounts, internal and external financings 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; 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 five-year spending plan; providing information and commentary pertinent to deliberations; recommending options and courses of actions; and implementing directives.

Maintains professional and technical knowledge by: conducting research; attending seminars, educational workshops, classes and conferences; reviewing professional publications; establishing networks; participating in professional societies; and conferring with representatives of contracting agencies and related organizations.

What you'll need to be successful:

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or related field

Current CPA license

Seven years' progressive work experience controlling centralized accounting activities for multiple fund programs

Five years' experience in a supervisory role

Experience in auditing, computerized fund accounting, indirect cost negotiations, and federal program accounting

Valid Wisconsin driver's license and eligible 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' experience controlling centralized accounting activities for multiple fund programs

Ten or more years' experience in a supervisory role

Benefits you'll love:

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

Equal Opportunity Employer

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