Finance Controller: Grants, Audits & GAAP Leadership

Pauma Band of Mission Indians; Pauma Valley (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

The Pauma Band of Mission Indians is seeking a qualified Controller to lead the Finance Department and oversee daily accounting operations, ensuring accuracy and timely reporting for the Tribal Organization.

The Controller will partner with the CFO and stakeholder teams, guide month-end and year-end closes, coordinate audits and provide financial analysis to support strategic objectives and grant accounting requirements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or related field.
• 5–7 years of progressive accounting experience.
• Experience overseeing general ledger operations and financial statement preparation.
• Knowledge of GAAP, reconciliations, internal controls and financial reporting.
• Experience with accounting systems and Microsoft Excel.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily accounting operations and the general ledger.
• Lead monthly, quarterly, and year-end closings.
• Prepare and oversee financial statements and management reports.
• Manage reconciliations and ensure accuracy of records.
• Maintain accounting procedures and internal controls; support audits.

Skills

GAAP knowledge

Excel proficiency

Internal controls

Financial reporting

Budgeting

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting

Tools

ERP software

Job description

The Pauma Band of Mission Indians is seeking a qualified Controller to lead the Finance Department and oversee daily accounting operations, ensuring accuracy and timely reporting for the Tribal Organization.

The Controller will partner with the CFO and stakeholder teams, guide month-end and year-end closes, coordinate audits and provide financial analysis to support strategic objectives and grant accounting requirements.