Senior Tribal Controller & Financial Consolidation Lead

Barona-Band-of-Mission-Indians; Lakeside (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Barona-Band-of-Mission-Indians seeks a Controller to manage accounting operations, monthly close, and financial reporting for the tribal government and its enterprises. The ideal candidate will bring public accounting rigor with tribal government experience, focusing on intercompany transactions, fund accounting, and enterprise consolidation.

The role involves supervising staff, ensuring GAAP and GASB compliance, coordinating external audits, and strengthening internal controls across multiple

Qualifications

• Active CPA license.
• Strong knowledge of GAAP and GASB; familiarity with fund accounting.
• Experience consolidating financial statements across multiple related entities.
• Tribal government/tribal enterprise accounting.

Responsibilities

• Develop and supervise financial reporting and consolidation processes.
• Monitor accounting standards and implement new pronouncements.
• Coordinate annual external audit and single audit of federal funds.
• Maintain internal controls and track intercompany transactions.
• Prepare budgets and provide variance analysis to CFO.

Skills

CPA

GAAP knowledge

GASB knowledge

Excel

Intercompany accounting

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance

Tools

Accounting software

Advanced Excel

Job description

Barona-Band-of-Mission-Indians seeks a Controller to manage accounting operations, monthly close, and financial reporting for the tribal government and its enterprises. The ideal candidate will bring public accounting rigor with tribal government experience, focusing on intercompany transactions, fund accounting, and enterprise consolidation.

The role involves supervising staff, ensuring GAAP and GASB compliance, coordinating external audits, and strengthening internal controls across multiple