Controller
Responsible for the overall reliability of all financial and accounting information for the various Tribal business programs and enterprises, supervision of the FCP Accounting Department, overall financial planning and analysis, internal accounting control, audit support. Plans, organizes and manages all functions required to assure maximum return on financial assets. Ensures all accounting functions and programs are maintained in accordance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles and Governmental Accounting Standards.
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
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