Controller

Kenaitze Indian Tribe; Kenai (AK); On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

A Tribal Organization in Alaska is seeking a Controller to manage accounting and grants operations. This role involves overseeing financial reporting, managing audits, and ensuring compliance with regulations. The ideal candidate has a Bachelor's in accounting, extensive accounting experience, leadership qualities, and knowledge of governmental accounting. This position also requires proficiency in Microsoft Suite and strong communication skills.

Qualifications

• 7 years of progressive multifunctional experience in accounting.
• 3 years of supervisory management experience.
• Knowledge of governmental and fund accounting preferred.

Responsibilities

• Oversees all accounting functions including accounts receivable and payroll.
• Constructs timely management reporting and financial statements.
• Manages audit preparation and compliance with laws.

Skills

Leadership

Accounting Principles

Financial Reporting

Communication

Risk Management

Education

Bachelor's degree in business, accounting, or related field

Tools

Microsoft Suite

Job description

Job Summary

The Controller, under the direction and supervision of the Finance Director, is responsible for daily operations of the Accounting and Grants departments. The Controller is responsible for the management and oversight of the Tribe's annual independent audit and financial report and annual operating budget process.

Essential Functions

• Responsible for staffing a highly capable team and developing a culture of continuous improvement while providing leadership, goal setting and mentorship to assigned staff
• Oversees all functions of the accounting and grants departments including but not limited to accounts receivable, payroll, accounts payable, general ledger accounting, fixed assets, bank reconciliations, and grants financial and progress reporting
• Ensures integrity of data in financial systems to include review of account coding, reconciling balance sheet accounts, and insuring accounting estimates are reasonable
• Constructs timely management reporting with a focus on added value commentary, benchmarking, variance analysis, forecasting while ensuring the protection of all Tribal assets and resources through comprehensive short-term and long-term planning
• Develops internal controls and assists in internal audit to mitigate risk-assuring integrity of the accounting system
• Effectively communicates best practices and policy adherence to program directors and managers
• Manages the development and coordination of the annual operating and capital budgeting process
• Advises the Finance Director on short/long term liquidity planning through forecasting cash flow, analyzing funds available for investment
• Manages audit preparation and the drafting of all financial statements, notes, MD&A
• Responsible for timely and accurate submission of all financial reports to external and internal sources including grant reporting
• Ensures compliance with Tribal, federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations, Tribal policies and TERO ordinance

It is the intent of this job description to highlight the essential functions of the position; however, it is not an all-inclusive list. The incumbent may be called upon and required to follow or perform other duties and tasks requested by his/her supervisor, consistent with the purpose of the position, department and/or the Kenaitze Indian Tribe's objectives.

Working Conditions

Sedentary work – Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally, and/or a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time. Jobs are sedentary if walking and standing are required only occasionally, and all other sedentary criteria are met.

Physical Requirements

• Stand or Sit (Stationary position)
• Use hands/fingers to handle or feel (Operate, Activate, Use, Prepare, Inspect, Place, Detect, Position)
• Stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl (Position self (to), Move)
• Talk/hear (Communicate, Detect, Converse with, Discern, Convey, Express oneself, Exchange information)
• See (Detect, Determine, Perceive, Identify, Recognize, Judge, Observe, Inspect, Estimate, Assess)
• Pushing or Pulling
• Repetitive Motion

OSHA Categories

• Category III - Normal routine involves no exposure to blood, body fluid or tissue and as part of their employment, incumbents are not called upon to perform or assist in emergency care or first aid

Equipment and Tools

Equipment used for job: Computer, copier, fax, scanner, and other office equipment

Travel

• Kenaitze Service Area
• In-State
• Out-of-State

Qualifications

Education

• Bachelor's degree in business, accounting, or related field

Experience

• Seven (7) years of progressive multifunctional experience in accounting
• Three (3) years of supervisory management experience

Preferred

• Knowledge and experience working with cultural diversities
• Experience in governmental and fund accounting
• CPA License or CMA Certification
• Healthcare finance experience and/or managerial accounting

Special Skills

• Proficiency with Microsoft Suite, or obtain training within 90 days of hire
• Conducts business in a service-oriented manner that is attentive, pleasant, respectful and kind when dealing with clients, visitors, co-workers and others
• Ability to multi-task, work independently, and meet deadlines
• Ability to maintain strict confidentiality

This position is a Covered Position subject to all requirements of the Alaska Barrier Crimes Act (ABCA) and to the Indian Child Protection and Family Violence Prevention Act, (ICPA). ABCA and ICPA requirements apply and must be complied with at all times in order to remain in the position.