Assistant Controller

Assistant Controller

Within the Finance Department, the Assistant Controller, under the direct supervision of the Controller, assists in the management and compliance of day‑to‑day operations, working with the CFO and Tribal Council on all accounting practices and procedures.

• Oversee operations in collaboration with the Controller and CFO, managing transactions and accounting functions for Three Rivers Health Clinic and CTCLUSI.
• Assist in ensuring compliance with all grant and funding agencies, Tribal Fiscal Ordinances, and government accounting standards and policies.
• Coordinate data integrity and management of computerized governmental fund accounting, requisition, and subsidiary systems.
• Support procurement functions.
• Assist in analysis and preparation of Tribal financial statements.
• Collaborate on establishing internal controls and review procedures to ensure accuracy of financial data and transaction appropriateness.
• Contribute to the preparation of the annual budget as needed.
• Assist in preparing and distributing timely, clear, and comprehensive reports to management and the Tribal Council.
• Contribute to the preparation of the Tribe's annual indirect cost rate proposal.
• Review financial transactions routinely to ensure accuracy (e.g., payroll, journal entries, cash receipts, invoices, reconciliations, payables).
• Assist in the quarterly audit of the 401K retirement account, verifying the accuracy of withdrawals, employer contributions, and profit‑sharing amounts.
• Participate in routine internal audits of all fund accounts to ensure timely allocation, reconciliation, and proper authorization of revenues and expenses.
• Support year‑end close process and collaborate with auditors during the annual audit.
• Assist with bi‑weekly employee payroll and bi‑monthly Tribal Council payroll, troubleshooting and providing backup as needed.
• Help manage money market and investment accounts.
• Respond promptly to requests from the Controller and CFO.
• Collaborate with the Finance team to research and resolve financial or technical issues.
• Assist in preparing payroll cost reports for BIA, IHS, and HUD, as well as calculating CY FA tables, CSC, and other required reports for funding agencies and program staff.
• Interact professionally, courteously, and efficiently with Tribal members and the general public.
• Other duties as directed by management.

Not a supervisory position.

• Must be able to walk, talk, hear, use hands to handle, feel or operate objects, tools, or controls, and reach with hands and arms.
• Vision abilities required include close vision and the ability to adjust focus.
• Must be required to push, pull, lift, and/or carry up to 40 pounds.

• Requires working well with Tribal members of all ages, the public, and regulatory agencies.
• Noise level is moderately quiet.

Tribal Administration Offices
1245 Fulton Ave
Coos Bay, Oregon 97420

• Must be at least 25 years of age.
• Associate’s degree in accounting (or related field) or equivalent combination of education, training and experience preferred.
• Three (3) years or more experience in accounting, preferably in Clinical, Tribal Government or Non‑Profit finance positions.
• Familiarity with the Code of Federal Regulations.
• Familiarity with Grants, departmental, or cost center focused accounting.
• Familiarity with computerized accounting software systems; preference for MIP, Microix Workflows, Ampli Fund, Paylocity or Microsoft Office.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Valid driver's license, adequate transportation, and eligibility to operate GSA vehicles.
• Ability to communicate in English.
• Subject to pre‑employment drug testing and criminal history background check, including fingerprinting.
• Employment eligibility in the U.S.
• Indian preference will be observed in the hiring process.

To be determined.

Finance, Accounting, Controller, Tribal, Government, Compliance, Management

Seniority level: Mid‑Senior level
Employment type: Full‑time
Job function: Accounting/Auditing and Finance
Industry: Government Administration