HR Manager

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

JOB SUMMARY

The Pauma Band of Mission Indians is seeking a highly qualified and experienced Controller to join our Finance Department.

The Controller is responsible for overseeing the day-to-day accounting operations of the Tribal Organization and ensuring the accuracy, integrity, and timely completion of financial transactions and reporting. This position plays a key leadership role within the Finance Department and works closely with the Chief Financial Officer, department leadership, auditors, and other organizational stakeholders.

ESSENTIAL AND MARGINAL FUNCTIONS

The Controller will:

• Oversee daily accounting operations and the general ledger.
• Lead monthly, quarterly, and year-end financial closing processes.
• Prepare and oversee financial statements and management reports.
• Manage account reconciliations and ensure the accuracy of financial records.
• Maintain and strengthen accounting procedures and internal controls.
• Assist with preparation and monitoring of the annual operating budget.
• Coordinate annual financial audits and prepare supporting schedules and documentation.
• Oversee accounting and financial administration related to grants and restricted funds.
• Administer and reconcile GWE-related payments in accordance with approved Tribal programs, policies, and procedures.
• Assist, train, and provide direction to accounting staff.
• Work closely with the CFO to support financial reporting, forecasting, analysis, and organizational financial objectives.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

Education:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or related field.

Experience:

• Minimum of 5-7 years of progressive accounting experience.
• Experience overseeing general ledger operations and financial statement preparation.
• Experience with accounting systems and Microsoft Excel.
• Demonstrated experience with month-end and year-end closing processes.
• Strong knowledge of accounting principles, reconciliations, internal controls, financial reporting, and GAAP.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• CPA certification or progress toward CPA certification.
• Experience working within a Tribal government, Tribal enterprise, governmental, nonprofit, or similarly complex organization.
• Knowledge of governmental and enterprise accounting.
• Experience with grant accounting and restricted funds.
• Experience coordinating annual financial statement audits.
• Experience with multi-department or multi-entity accounting operations.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS

Candidates must possess a valid California Driver License and be insurable under the Tribe's insurance policy. Successful candidates must also pass required pre-employment background and drug screening requirements.