CONTROLLER

Osage Nation; Pawhuska (OK); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Osage Nation seeks a Controller to oversee all accounting functions, financial reporting, budgeting support, and internal controls. The role supervises accounting staff, ensures compliance with grant regulations, and partners with the Treasurer on strategic financial planning.

Strong Excel skills, governance familiarity, and integrity are essential for safeguarding tribal finances. Travel to conferences may be required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree with Accounting major required.
• CPA preferred.
• Minimum ten years accounting and finance experience, preferably in governmental accounting.
• Minimum five years supervisory experience.
• Excellent analytical skills and professional integrity.
• Familiarity with grant writing, grant regulations, and budget development.

Responsibilities

• Oversee all accounting functions and financial reporting for the Nation.
• Supervise accounting staff and assist in budget development.
• Ensure internal controls and compliance with grant regulations (OMB).
• Collaborate with Treasurer on financial planning and strategic initiatives.
• Maintain accounting systems and support external audits.

Skills

Analytical skills

Budgeting

Leadership

Team collaboration

Policy compliance

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting

Certified Public Accountant (CPA) preferred

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Grant accounting systems

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: Pawhuska - Pawhuska, OK 74056

Position Type: Full Time

Education Level: 4 Year Degree

Job Shift: Day

General Description

The Controller is responsible for all accounting functions of the Nation, including financial reports, supervising accounting staff, assistance in budget development, maintaining accounting system, review and implementation of internal controls, and other duties as assigned by the Treasurer.

QualificationsQualifications

• Minimum education - Bachelor’s degree with Accounting major required. Certified public accountant preferred
• Minimum ten years accounting and finance experience, preferably in governmental accounting
• Minimum five years supervisory experience
• Must have excellent analytical skills
• Must maintain a professional attitude and appearance that positively represents the Nation
• Requires a high level of personal integrity and ethics
• Requires a high level of problem solving skills
• Requires familiarity with grant writing, administration, and compliance with grant regulations Requires familiarity with the concepts of project management
• Requires familiarity with the concepts of budget development and compliance with Tribal budgets
• Requires familiarity with planning concepts and processes including but not limited to program planning
• Requires willingness and ability to learn new skills, including travel to conferences and training sessions
• Must maintain confidentiality at all times
• Requires in-depth knowledge of grant accounting and compliance with grant regulations including OMB circulars
• Requires strong budgetary and planning skills
• Requires advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite products, particularly Excel
• Requires good interpersonal communication and team work skills
• Must be able to pass a criminal background check
• Must be able to pass drug/alcohol testing
• Must have a clean driving record – may be required to drive GSA or tribal vehicles