Controller, Accounting, Financial Compliance

Location: Pawhuska

General Description The Controller is responsible for all accounting functions of the Nation, including financial reports, supervising accounting staff, assistance in budget development, maintaining accounting system, review and implementation of internal controls, and other duties as assigned by the Treasurer.

Qualifications Minimum education - Bachelor’s degree with Accounting major required. Certified public accountant preferred

Minimum ten years accounting and finance experience, preferably in governmental accounting

Minimum five years supervisory experience

Must have excellent analytical skills

Must maintain a professional attitude and appearance that positively represents the Nation Requires a high level of personal integrity and ethics

Requires a high level of problem solving skills

Requires familiarity with grant writing, administration, and compliance with grant regulations Requires familiarity with the concepts of project management

Requires familiarity with the concepts of budget development and compliance with Tribal budgets

Requires familiarity with planning concepts and processes including but not limited to program planning

Requires willingness and ability to learn new skills, including travel to conferences and training sessions

Must maintain confidentiality at all times

Requires in-depth knowledge of grant accounting and compliance with grant regulations including OMB circulars

Requires strong budgetary and planning skills

Requires advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite products, particularly Excel Requires good interpersonal communication and team work skills

Must be able to pass a criminal background check

Must be able to pass drug/alcohol testing

Must have a clean driving record – may be required to drive GSA or tribal vehicles
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