Controller, Finance & Banking, Financial Manager

OPEN: 04/08/2026

CLOSE: UNTIL FILLED

POSITION DESCRIPTION

POSITION: Controller

RESPONSIBLE TO: Chief Financial Officer

SALARY: Step Range: 37 ($40.72 hr.)-56 ($71.40 hr.);
Full Benefits

CLASSIFICATION: Professional/Management, Regular, Full-Time

LOCATION: On Site:

Klamath Tribal Health & Family Services

3949 South 6th Street

Klamath Falls, OR 97603

Hybrid work model may be considered based on the organization's need

BACKGROUND: Comprehensive

POSITION OBJECTIVES

The Controller is responsible for working with the Chief Financial Officer (CFO) to ensure all financial systems are in place and function effectively and that the organization has all financial and statistical information necessary to operate effectively. The Controller is responsible for assisting the CFO to develop new initiatives for long-range business plans and forecasts to ensure that Klamath Tribal Health & Family Services is positioned to meet the future healthcare costs for meeting the needs of the clients.

This position will assist the CFO to organize the daily financial accounting reports and direct financial activities related to grants, contracts, and co-operative agreements. The main emphasis will be managing payroll, reviewing accounting staff transactions for accuracy and submitting approvals, the reporting and maintenance of financial records; year-end close out; and participation in the annual audit.

MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Technically manage and direct the Finance Department to ensure well-regulated and effective operation of all financial transactions for an accurate and timely month, quarter or annual close. Perform overall work planning, establish work schedules and priorities, assign and review work. Discuss the progress of the work and any problem areas. Keep employees informed of management policies and goals.

2. Provide direct supervision of the Senior Accountant and review and approve all technical work performed, including but not limited to, payroll related journal entries benefit bills and reconciliations, and PRC batches.

3. Oversee biweekly payroll and ensure compliance with single audit requirements. Resolve complex payroll and benefit matters with departments or individual employees and coordinate with the HR department as required.

4. Coordinate with Budget Analyst to review and approve RFEs and step increase forms for payroll matters and save copies in the respective payroll folder.

5. Collaborate with the Grants Program Manager to ensure the accurate and timely completion of all funding agencies' monthly, quarterly or closing financial reports, as required. Prepare all financial drawdowns on a monthly or quarterly basis, as required.

6. Provide CFO timely, complete, and accurate financial reports and analysis in preparation of the monthly reporting package to the CEO and Tribal Council Treasurer. Distribute individual department financial reports to respective stakeholders.

7. Review and approve third party billing receipts, grant funding receipts, and miscellaneous receipts and disbursements. Communicate with the CFO when unusual transactions occur.

8. Review and approve journal entry reclassifications of expenditures and make interfund transfers as necessary for funding changes due to overspends and optimal expense allocations.

9. Train/oversee Senior Accountant processing of the indirect and revenue recognition interim entries on a monthly basis. Submit period closing journal entries to CFO for approval and additional review in closing the year.

10. Oversee Senior Accountant reconciliation and recognition of all investment activity monthly, including accurate recording of all interest earned and unrealized loss/gains.

11. Review and approve weekly self-funded medical claims for electronic payment, ensuring high dollar and aged claims are properly substantiated.

12. Review accounting transactions for proper classification and verify appropriate accounts are reconciled in the assigned time periods, based on the decision matrix. Initiate adjusting entries when necessary.

13. Perform internal audit monthly to improve operations and compliance with policies and procedures. Share findings with CFO and suggest…