Tribal Controller

Position Title:              Tribal Controller  

Department:                Finance Department

Reports to:                  Chief Financial Officer

Classification:             Exempt

Position Status:           Regular, Full Time

POSITION SUMMARY

Under the general direction of the CFO, the Tribal Controller is responsible for organizing and directing all of the general accounting activities and systems ensuring the proper accounting and recording of organization resources. The incumbent is responsible to provide organizational financial statements, analysis and other key management reports.

The incumbent is expected to work in accordance with the mission, purpose, and values of the Colusa Indian Community Council.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES and RESPONSIBILITIES 

1. Direct accounting department functions, activities and performance, including the development and monitoring of policies and procedures to maintain compliance with tribal and federal agency requirements;
2. Review daily cash flow reports and analyzes as required;
3. Administer preparation of monthly financial reporting and performs analysis, including federal and state grants;
4. Responsible for the preparation of all government and assigned enterprise tax returns;
5. Direct and analyzes support schedules to G/L control accounts;
6. Approve all additions or deletions to accounts in G/L to improve controls;
7. Assure fixed asset physical control and accounting;
8. Responsible for development of on-going Accounting Department staff training and skill development and annual performance evaluation process;
9. Assist with the continued design and implementation of the internal control system for Tribal government and assigned enterprise operations;
10. Assist CFO and department directors with annual budget preparation as assigned;
11. Assist CFO with the coordination of year-end audit review and reports for external audit staff;
12. Attends and participates in professional conferences and workshops to enhance position related efficiency and knowledge;
13. Maintains high confidentiality standards at all times.  Is required to sign a confidentiality statement upon acceptance of employment;
14. May perform other duties commensurate with the functions and level of the position.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Education: Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited College or University in Accounting, Finance, or Business.
• Experience: Five (5) years of general accounting experience and two (2) years as a manager of accounting.
• Licenses: A valid California State Driver’s license.
• Ability to obtain/renew all government required licenses or certification.

ADDITIONAL KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, and ABILITIES

• Thorough knowledge of computerized accounting systems and procedures. Experience with negotiating agreements with contracted providers to maximize financial outcome;
• Experience with MIP Fund Accounting;
• Strong time management skills;
• Knowledge of database and accounting computer application systems to supply the most accurate financial information;
• Excellent analytical and organizational skills;
• Microsoft Office proficiency;
• Comfort in a complex organization that offers a portfolio of services across multiple jurisdictions;
• Strong understanding of cost accounting;
• Excellent communication skills, and a customer-service orientation;
• Experience with government/public grants and grant spend-down processes;
• Commitment to high-quality work in a fast-paced environment;
• Strong interpersonal skills, operates with highest level of professionalism, mutual respect and integrity;
• Strong interpersonal skills, operates with highest level of professionalism, mutual respect, integrity, willing to roll up sleeves and work hands-on;
• Ability to juggle and manage multiple priorities along with strong organizational and prioritization skills. Desire to innovate with the patience to lead non-profit teams through change management.  

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to:

• Requires frequent sitting, standing, walking, talking, and hearing in a standard office setting. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision to read printed materials and a computer screen with ability to adjust focus;
• May occasionally lift and/or move up to (25-50) pounds. 

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.

• Work is performed in an office setting which is well-lit, ventilated, and temperature controlled. The noise level is usually low to moderate.
• The incumbent routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, telephones, photocopiers, and fax machines.