TRIBAL COMPTROLLER II

CSKT Office of Accounting, Budget & Compliance; Pablo (MT); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

CSKT Office of Accounting, Budget & Compliance is seeking a Tribal Comptroller with a CPA and a Bachelor’s in Accounting. The ideal candidate has 10+ years in business and governmental accounting, strong leadership, and proven project management skills.

Expertise in GASB/GAAP, internal controls, and regulatory training is essential. The role requires independent work and team collaboration, with responsibility for maintaining accounting policies and procedures and ensuring compliance across

Qualifications

• Requires Bachelor's in Accounting and CPA certification.
• 10 years in business administration and accounting.
• 5 years in governmental accounting.
• Strong project management and leadership skills.
• Ability to interpret and train personnel on regulations and policies.
• Sharp analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to work independently and in a team.
• Experience with GASB/GAAP, internal controls, 2 CFR 200, risk management.

Responsibilities

• Interpret and train personnel regarding regulations and policies.
• Develop and maintain accounting policies & procedures manual.

Skills

Project management

Leadership

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Regulatory interpretation training

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Accounting

CPA Certification

Tools

Excel (Advanced)

PowerBI

Abila

Microix

Job description

TRIBAL COMPTROLLER IIOFFICE OF ACCOUNTING, BUDGET & COMPLIANCE

• The successful applicant must have graduated with a minimum of a Bachelors Degree in Accounting and have a CPA Certification.
• Must have 10 years experience in business administration and accounting.
• Must have 5 years experience in governmental accounting.
• Must have strong project management and leadership skills.
• Must demonstrate the ability to interpret & train personnel regarding regulations and policies.
• Must demonstrate sharp analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Must work independently and as a team member to accomplish the group goals.
• Must adhere to and assist in the development and maintenance of the accounting policies & procedures manual.
• Must exhibit knowledge/experience with advanced Excel functions, PowerBI, Abila & Microix Software.
• The Incumbent must exhibit an understanding of GASB statements, GAAP, internal controls in financial processes, the Uniform Administrative Requirements, 2 CFR Part 200, and best practices and risk management.

• All applicants must submit a Tribal employment application, a copy of relevant academic transcripts, & training certificates, and a copy of a current, valid Drivers License.
• Any enrollment in a federally recognized Tribe must be submitted.
• Enrolled CSKT members, please submit a copy of your Tribal Identification Card.
• First Generation Descendants, please submit evidence (may be obtained by the Enrollment Department).
• Members of another federally recognized Tribe, please submit a copy of your Tribal Identification Card.
• If you are not an enrolled Tribal member, documentation is not needed.
• If you claimed Veterans preference, a copy of the DD214 form must be submitted.
• Optional but Recommended: Submit Three (3) Letters of Reference, a Cover Letter, and/or a Resume.
• FAILURE TO SUBMIT VERIFICATION OF THE QUALIFYING INFORMATION MAY RESULT IN THE DISQUALIFICATION OF YOUR APPLICATION PACKET DURING THE SCREENING PROCESS.

This position is (not) a Testing Designated Position (TDP) within the definition of the CSKT Drug Testing policy.

The successful applicant, if not already employed by the Tribes, must pass a pre-hire drug test and serve a mandatory six (6) month probationary period.

Salary range is Negotiable-DOE, including Benefits.

CSKT IS A TRIBAL MEMBER PREFERENCE EMPLOYER

The closing date is Monday, November 16, 2026, at 5:30 p.m.