Forest County Potawatomi Community

Controller

Forest County Potawatomi Community  •  Wisconsin (Onsite)  •  2 months ago
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Job Description

Here's what you’ll be doing:

  • Establishes, implements, and communicates goals, objectives, policies, and procedures in accordance with strategic plan, Generally Accepted Accounting Principles, OMB Circulars and Governmental Accounting Standards
  • Directs and controls all internal accounting activities
  • Ensures and maintains a system of internal controls for all accounting transactions and administrative controls
  • Reviews and approves all expenditures, including funded programs, contracts, and grant projects and programs.
  • Establishes and presents accurate and timely financial reports of the Tribe’s income receipts and expenditures to the CFO and Executive Council
  • Ensures timely submission of final monthly, quarterly, and annual reports to Program Directors, CFO, Executive Council, and Funding Agencies.
  • Prepares and manages annual indirect cost rate proposal for submission to the Office of the Inspector General
  • Provides financial analysis including cash analysis, interpretation of variances from budgets and standards, business and investment analysis, and analysis of indirect costs to provide advice to senior management.
  • Assist CFO with cash management and collateralization of banking accounts, internal and external financings for capital projects, negotiations with lenders, debt service planning and compliance certifications.
  • Meets and coordinates activities with external and internal auditors, as needed, to ensure the Tribe’s records comply with accounting standards and governmental regulations.
  • Conducts internal audits of data to ensure accuracy; implements corrective action.
  • Establishes and administers cost effective and efficient standards for control of procurement and property management.
  • Contributes to departmental effectiveness by: identifying short-term and long-range issues and goals that must be addressed, including maintaining five-year spending plan; providing information and commentary pertinent to deliberations; recommending options and courses of actions; and implementing directives.
  • Maintains professional and technical knowledge by: conducting research; attending seminars, educational workshops, classes and conferences; reviewing professional publications; establishing networks; participating in professional societies; and conferring with representatives of contracting agencies and related organizations.

What you’ll need to be successful:

  • Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or related field
  • Current CPA license
  • Seven years’ progressive work experience controlling centralized accounting activities for multiple fund programs
  • Five years’ experience in a supervisory role
  • Experience in auditing, computerized fund accounting, indirect cost negotiations, and federal program accounting
  • Valid Wisconsin driver’s license and eligible for coverage under the Tribe’s insurance
  • Must successfully pass all applicable background checks and drug screens

Preferred qualifications:

  • Master’s degree and experience with tribal government preferred.
  • Ten or more years’ experience controlling centralized accounting activities for multiple fund programs
  • Ten or more years' experience in a supervisory role

Benefits you’ll love:

  • Approximately 5 weeks of paid time off annually
  • 3 weeks of paid holidays
  • Premium free health insurance
  • Flexible spending accounts
  • Short term disability
  • Life insurance
  • 401k with match
Forest County Potawatomi Community

About Forest County Potawatomi Community

The Forest County Potawatomi Community (FCPC) is a Native Sovereign Nation located in Crandon, Wis., with operations based in Crandon and Milwaukee. FCPC is the largest employer in Forest County and offers employment and career opportunities in a wide and varied field of sectors that include: Healthcare, Education, Social Services, IT, Finance, Human Resources, Legal, and Administrative Support Services.

While FCPC provides its employees family-sustaining wages and above average benefit packages, an added plus is the rich and colorful Native American culture that’s naturally woven into the fabric that makes this community so special.

Although we cannot say this about the fine, big city of Milwaukee, life in Forest County (and the Northwoods as a whole) is a bit slower, with a simpler approach to living the dream. That’s because we live IN the dream. This is rural at its best: rivers, lakes, fresh air, wildlife, forests, and four full seasons – not to mention the fun activities that pair so well with all those things! We work hard; we play hard.

It should also be noted that some young people graduate high school and leave the Forest County nest, and for many reasons: college, career, adventure. Yet, many of them return when they begin a family. The reason is simple: This is a great place to raise kids. This is a small community with a big heart and down-to-earth values.

It must be said that the arrival of Indian Gaming and forward thinking were the main catalysts in creating those ‘family-sustaining wages and above average benefit packages’ that now exist and that allow young people to return. This was not always the case.

Having said all that, there’s just one question to ask: What are you waiting for? Take a breath of fresh air, dip your toes in the water, grab a sled and head for the hill, or take in the scenery on foot, on skis, in the car. If FCPC can provide the job, you can provide the fun!

Now is the time to take the next step toward your future.

Industry
Government & Public Safety
Company Size
201-500 employees
Headquarters
Crandon, Wisconsin
Year Founded
1880
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