Comptroller

SUMMARY

Under the direction of the Tribal Treasurer, oversees the day-to-day management of the accounting staff and overall financial operations, provides financial management, financial planning, accounting, budget preparation, financial reporting, recordkeeping, auditing, and financial analysis. Oversees the financial requirements of federally funded programs, as well as all tribal programs and must have a strong knowledge of Government Accounting Standards Board (GASB), OMB Super Circular, Generally Accepted Account Principles (GAAP), and Generally Accepted Auditing standards (GAAS), along with other statutory policies and procedures.

ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Included but not limited to the following assignment. Other duties may be assigned.

Establishes and maintains a full monthly financial statement preparation and review process.

Implements, documents, monitors and maintains internal control systems.

Coordinates the annual audit for the Tribal Government.

Directly supervises those responsible for Accounts Payable, Budgeting, Grant Development, Grant Compliance, General Ledger, Banking, Purchasing and Finance Support.

Direct staff workloads, training, hiring, evaluations, disciplinary actions, and terminations.

Ensures timely completion of all required reports and filings.

Signature authority for all Accounting documents.

Facilitates communication with Tribal Administration regarding accounting matters, including budgets.

Oversees cash management functions to ensure adequate funds are available.

Ensures proper accounting is maintained for Fixed Assets.

Coordinates the issuance of annual information returns.

Maintains a computerized financial accounting system.

Other duties as assigned.

EDUCATION and EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENT:

Master’s degree from a college or university in Finance, Accounting or Business Administration required. An additional ten (10) years of progressively responsible, related management experience that includes at least seven (5) years of supervisory experience and at least five (5) years of experience in governmental fund accounting.

LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS

A current Certified Public Accountant license preferred.

Must possess and maintain a valid unrestricted Oklahoma State Driver's License verified by a motor vehicle report.

OTHER QUALIFICATIONS

Must be able to maintain confidentiality of information and be willing to sign a confidentiality/non-disclosure agreement.

Must pass a satisfactory State and Federal criminal and financial background check and employment reference check.

Must be able to pass a drug test at all times.

Must be computer literate with experience in standard Microsoft Office software, be bondable, have excellent analytical, oral, written, and organizational skills, and have working knowledge of current Tribal and Federal laws and regulations.

Must have a strong knowledge of Government Accounting Standards Board (GASB), OMB Super Circular, Generally Accepted Account Principles (GAAP), and Generally Accepted Auditing standards (GAAS).

IRS guidelines for information returns

Automated financial accounting systems

Internal control procedures

Tribal, Federal, and State legislative guidelines affecting financial matters

Best practices for cash management, budgeting, payroll, purchasing and payables

Grant compliance and reporting

Effective supervisory practices

Establishing effective working relationships with diverse groups and individuals

Communicating effectively both verbally and in writing

Problem solving and effective financial analysis

Computer skills, including Excel, Word, and various finance systems

Interpreting administrative guidelines and applying them to the work situation

Organizing multiple tasks and priorities, effective delegation, and time management

SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

Ability to establish and maintain working relationships and partnerships within the tribe, local community, other organizations and local, state, and federal governments and agencies.

Ability to respond effectively to sensitive inquiries and complaints and maintain confidentiality. Able to utilize professionalism and diplomacy with those who may be experiencing degrees of stress and are under duress.

Ability to prepare official communications, communicating effectively both in writing and orally to groups and individuals.

Ability to work independently with minimal supervision. Skill in multi-tasking, coordinating multiple projects, and meeting critical deadlines.

UKB and Tribal preference applies.