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Controller

NOW CFO

Job Location:

Colusa, CA - USA

Monthly Salary: Not provided by the employer

Posted: 15 October 2026 (7 hours ago)

Application Deadline: 12 January 2027

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Controller
Position: Tribal Controller
Industry: Tribal Government / Multi-Entity Accounting (Preferred)
Schedule: M-F Full-time Onsite
Location: CA
Compensation: $170000$210000

NOW CFO is partnering with a Tribal government client to find its next Tribal Controller. Reporting to the CFO youll direct the organizations day-to-day accounting operations from monthly financial reporting and general ledger control to fixed asset accounting and tax return preparation and make sure leadership always has an accurate timely picture of where the organization stands financially.

Were looking for someone with a strong general accounting background and real experience managing an accounting team. Youll be comfortable working with federal and state grant funding and MIP Fund Accounting experience is a real plus. Youll also bring the judgment and flexibility to work well within a tribal government structure where financial decisions reflect community priorities alongside the bottom line. Ultimately youll strengthen internal controls develop your team and be a trusted right hand to the CFO through budgeting season and the annual audit.

Responsibilities

Direct all general accounting department functions policies and procedures maintaining compliance with tribal and federal agency requirements.
Review daily cash flow reports and perform analysis as required.
Administer preparation of monthly financial reporting and analysis including federal and state grant activity.
Prepare all government and assigned enterprise tax returns.
Direct and analyze support schedules to G/L control accounts and approve all additions or deletions to the G/L to strengthen controls.
Ensure fixed asset physical control and accounting.
Assist in the continued design and implementation of internal controls across tribal government and enterprise operations.
Assist the CFO and department directors with annual budget preparation.
Assist the CFO with coordination of the year-end external audit.
Recruit train and develop accounting staff including the annual performance evaluation process.
Attend and participate in professional conferences and workshops to stay current on accounting practice.
Maintain strict confidentiality in all financial matters.

Requirements

Bachelors degree in Accounting Finance or Business
Five or more years of general accounting experience including two or more years in an accounting management role
Experience with MIP Fund Accounting (preferred)
Experience with government/public grants and grant spend-down processes
Strong understanding of cost accounting and internal controls
Comfort operating across multiple entities jurisdictions and funding sources
Tribal government experience (preferred)

Benefits