Tribal Controller & Grants Finance Leader

Now CFO, Llc.; Colusa (CA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

NOW CFO, in partnership with the Colusa Indian Community Council, seeks a Tribal Controller to lead Colusa’s day-to-day accounting operations, from monthly reporting to tax return preparation. Reporting to the CFO, you’ll ensure accurate, timely financial insights for leadership.

You will manage an accounting team, oversee grants and government funding, and strengthen internal controls. Prior experience with MIP Fund Accounting and multi-entity governance will be a real plus.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business.
• Five+ years of general accounting experience, including two+ years in an accounting management role.
• Valid California driver's license.
• Thorough knowledge of computerized accounting systems and procedures.
• Experience with government/public grants and grant spend-down processes.
• Strong understanding of cost accounting and internal controls.

Responsibilities

• Direct all general accounting department functions, policies, and procedures, maintaining compliance with tribal and federal agency requirements.
• Review daily cash flow reports and perform analysis as required.
• Administer preparation of monthly financial reporting and analysis, including federal and state grant activity.
• Prepare all government and assigned enterprise tax returns.
• Direct and analyze support schedules to G/L control accounts, and approve all additions or deletions to the G/L to strengthen controls.
• Ensure fixed asset physical control and accounting.
• Assist in the continued design and implementation of internal controls across tribal government and enterprise operations.
• Assist the CFO and department directors with annual budget preparation.
• Assist the CFO with coordination of the year-end external audit.
• Recruit, train, and develop accounting staff, including the annual performance evaluation process.
• Attend and participate in professional conferences and workshops to stay current on accounting practice.
• Maintain strict confidentiality in all financial matters.

Skills

General accounting

Accounting management

Grant funding

MIP Fund Accounting

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business

Tools

MIP Fund Accounting

Job description

NOW CFO, in partnership with the Colusa Indian Community Council, seeks a Tribal Controller to lead Colusa’s day-to-day accounting operations, from monthly reporting to tax return preparation. Reporting to the CFO, you’ll ensure accurate, timely financial insights for leadership.

You will manage an accounting team, oversee grants and government funding, and strengthen internal controls. Prior experience with MIP Fund Accounting and multi-entity governance will be a real plus.