Controller

Copper River Native Association; Glennallen (AK); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Copper River Native Association in Alaska seeks a Controller to supervise daily accounting functions, ensure GAAP compliance, and support the CFO with financial reporting and budgeting.

The role oversees Accounting Manager, Financial Analyst, and AP Specialist, prepares monthly statements, and contributes to policies, internal controls, and external audits while maintaining confidentiality and Alaska Native cultural sensitivity.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or business administration.
• 5+ years of full-cycle accounting experience and/or auditing experience.
• 2+ years of management experience (teams of 3+ staff).

Responsibilities

• Oversee work performed by Accounting Manager, Financial Analyst, and AP Specialist.
• Assist CFO in the preparation of monthly financial statements.
• Assist CFO in preparation of annual organizational budget.
• Create workpapers for annual external audit.
• Backup to the Accounting Manager (duties include grant accounting and reporting, etc) and Financial Specialist (duties include bank and credit card reconciliations, etc) positions.
• Monthly reconciliation of specific asset/liability GL accounts.
• Responsible for the completion of annual insurance applications and the allocation of insurance premiums to various departments and funds.
• Assist CFO with new and updating existing finance policies and procedures.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

GAAP

2 CFR 200 UG

PL 93-638 Compacts

Governmental accounting

Financial statements

Account reconciliation

Budget development

Policy development

Data verification

HIPAA confidentiality

Alaska Native culture awareness

Interpersonal skills

Microsoft 365

Excel

Word

PowerPoint

Outlook

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or business administration

5+ years of full-cycle accounting experience

2+ years of management experience (teams of 3+ staff)

Tools

Microsoft 365

Job description

The Controller supervises and oversees CRNA's general accounting functions. Ensures the proper maintenance of accounting records, reporting of financial activities, and other related duties in the daily administration of the department. This position requires sound knowledge of accounting principles, procedures, and reporting requirements and ensures compliance with all applicable Federal and State financial requirements. The Controller supports operational departments and plays a key role in developing the organization's annual budget.

JOB DUTIES

• Oversee work performed by Accounting Manager, Financial Analyst, and AP Specialist.
• Assist CFO in the preparation of monthly financial statements.
• Assist CFO in preparation of annual organizational budget.
• Create workpapers for annual external audit.
• Backup to the Accounting Manager (duties include grant accounting and reporting, etc) and Financial Specialist (duties include bank and credit card reconciliations, etc) positions.
• Monthly reconciliation of specific asset/liability GL accounts.
• Responsible for the completion of annual insurance applications and the allocation of insurance premiums to various departments and funds.
• Assist CFO with new and updating existing finance policies and procedures.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

NECESSARY KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITY

• Knowledge of 2 CFR 200 Uniform Guidance.
• Knowledge of PL 93-638 Compacts for IHS and BIA.
• Knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).
• Knowledge of governmental accounting practices and principles.
• Skilled in preparing financial statements, schedules and reports for informational, auditing and operational use.
• Skilled in reconciling accounts, records, and reports.
• Skilled at developing departmental and organizational operational budgets.
• Skilled in reviewing and verifying the accuracy of data.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft 365 products (specifically Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook).
• Excellent interpersonal skills in the areas of creative problem-solving, conflict resolution, group planning, and decision-making processes.
• Ability to motivate and direct the workflow of department staff.
• Ability to make sound, independent judgments within established policies and procedures.
• Ability to organize own work, setting priorities and meeting critical deadlines.
• Ability to prepare and deliver clear, concise, timely, and persuasive reports, both orally and in writing.
• Must have strong customer service, ethics and interpersonal skills necessary to interact positively with diverse range of agencies, organizations and individuals.
• Strong understanding and sensitivity to Alaska Native culture and lifestyle.
• Ability to maintain strict confidentiality as required for HIPAA, other regulations and organization matters.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS (Education & Experience)

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or business administration.
• 5+ years of full-cycle accounting experience and/or auditing experience.
• 2+ years of management experience (teams of 3+ staff members).