Employment Opportunities

To organize, direct and supervise the fiscal operations of the Absentee Shawnee Tribe in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles, government regulations and Tribal policies or laws.  The Financial Controller reports to the Treasurer and contributes to the overall success of the organization by effectively managing all financial tasks.

• Develop, prepare and maintain timely and accurate financial statements and reports that are appropriate for the users and in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP).
• Develop, implement, and ensure compliance with internal financial and accounting policies and procedures.
• Ensure that all statutory requirements of the organization are met including Charitable Status, Withholding Payments (CPP, EI), Income Tax, Goods and Service Tax.
• Prepare and review all supporting information, audit schedules for the annual audit with the approved external auditor.
• Prepare and report all supporting information for the Executive Committee for Tribal financial budgeting.
• Provides advice, instruction and clarification to Tribal officials and employees regarding Tribal fiscal policies, accounting practices, expenditure reimbursements and budgeting rules.
• Monitors bank balances on a daily basis to assure sufficient balances are maintained to conduct Tribal business.  Verifies funds from different sources are credited to the appropriate accounts and are not co-mingled with money from other sources.
• Participates in review of proposals for new or revised benefit programs, including financial analysis and projections regarding cost of the present and proposed programs.
• Directs all aspects of payroll operations. Oversees payroll processes and procedures including payroll taxes and demands regarding payroll payments.
• Recruits, trains, assists, supervises and coordinates the work of the accounting personnel involved in the processing of payrolls, accounts payable, authorization for expenditures, trial balances, purchase orders and personnel records.
• Monitors accounting systems and policies for efficiency, and accuracy; implements appropriate controls for fiscal accountability; prepares monthly and special reports for Tribal officials and as requested, researches federal legislation and regulations impacting current procedures and accounts.
• Coordinates the work of the outside audit firm to facilitate timely preparation of year-end reports and certification of Tribal operations.
• Monitors the Tribal investment program.  Advises the Treasurer concerning appropriate investment of excess funds. Monitors the BIA Trust Fund program.
• Prepares, audit and review Tribe’s fixed asset schedule for completeness and accuracy.
• Review, post payroll and all financial transaction entries and review all general ledger accounts for month end close.
•  Prepares annual Tribal budgets.
• Prepares annual Federal Fuel Tax Refund Application.
• Supervises the preparation of all required federal grant reporting.
• Prepares Annual IDC Proposal timely.
• Assists in the selection and installation of all systems for fiscal operation of the Tribe.
• Assists with potential Tribal economic development projects as directed by Treasurer.
• Other duties as may be assigned by the Treasurer.

• Requires a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Business. 
• Preference given to MBA, CPA or CMA. 
• Prefer five (5) years’ experience in a governmental accounting environment with five (5) years involving supervision of accounting/finance operations.

• Knowledge of generally accepted accounting and internal control principles.
• Knowledge of federal and provincial legislation affecting Tribal and self-governed entities.
• Well-developed verbal and written communication skills are required. 
• Strong analytical skills, ability to organize, prioritize and perform multiple tasks with a minimal amount of supervision.
• Computer literate and proficient in the use of a wide variety of software programs including but not limited to: MIP, Excel, Word and Outlook.
• Excellent time management skills are required.
• Ability to work as part of team including delegating, directing and training staff.
• Knowledge of Self-Governance Tribes.

Finance Department