Controller- Closes 08/20/2026

Description

Opening Date: August 6, 2026

Closing Date: August 20, 2026

Job Title: Controller

Wage/Salary: $56.39/hr, Annual $117,291

Tribal Level: 130.1

Location: Siletz, Oregon

Classification: Full-Time, Exempt

Job Posting Number: 4397806

INTRODUCTION: 

Plans, directs, and controls the Tribe’s finances through analysis, management, budgeting, financing, and accounting practices, as well as nurturing its relationship with institutions and other members of the financial community by performing the following duties personally, or with staff.

DUTIES:

• Responsible for oversight of all fiscal compliance of government contracts and grants. 
• Responsible for supervision of accounting staff and program accounting operations. 
• Supervise the maintenance of financial records. 
• Review the reconciliations of accounting records to determine completeness and accuracy. 
• Responsible for trial balances of general and subsidiary ledgers. 
• Assist in the preparation, review and implementation of the Tribe’s fiscal budget
• Manages the preparation of financial reports for administration. 
• Assist in the review or development of accounting systems, procedures, and software. 
• Assist in the development of user manuals for accounting and budgeting systems currently in use or to be implemented. 
• Perform internal audit procedures guaranteeing compliance with Tribal policies, GAAP, GASB Statements, and OMB regulations, specifically 2CFR200. 
• Provide investment advice to the Chief Financial Officer to manage the Tribe’s cash flow and short-term investments. 
• Responsible for closeout of financial records, and preparation for annual audit. 
• Leads the annual financial audit, single audit and coordination with the external audit firm.
• Serve as a member of the Audit Committee, Investment Committee and Budget Committee
• Provide technical assistance and training on accounting procedures to service users. 
• Oversee and/or prepare program and department financial reports and schedules as needed. 
• Analysis of financial reports as needed for Tribal operations.

Other duties as assigned. 

Requirements

REQUIREMENTS:

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, or bachelor’s degree in Business with a minimum of twenty-four credit hours of advanced accounting. Five years of fiscal and accounting management experience, preferably in governmental or fund accounting, or an equivalent combination of education and/or experience. Native American governmental experience is a plus. Three years of supervisory experience is required. Credentialed applicants (CPA, CMA, etc.) are preferred.

Knowledge of:

• Advanced accounting concepts, general ledger reconciliations, and cash management.
• Advanced computer operations, Excel and accounting software, and hardware. 
• Thorough understanding of fund accounting, budgeting, and grant administration. 

Ability to:

• Produce, read, and understand financial reports.

Other:

• Occasionally work weekends and evenings. 
• Must possess a valid Oregon State driver's license, and insurance and be eligible to drive a GSA Vehicle.