General Description
The Controller is responsible for all accounting functions of the Nation, including financial reports, supervising accounting staff, assistance in budget development, maintaining accounting system, review and implementation of internal controls, and other duties as assigned by the Treasurer.
QualificationsQualifications
- Minimum education - Bachelor’s degree with Accounting major required. Certified public accountant preferred
- Minimum ten years accounting and finance experience, preferably in governmental accounting
- Minimum five years supervisory experience
- Must have excellent analytical skills
- Must maintain a professional attitude and appearance that positively represents the Nation
- Requires a high level of personal integrity and ethics
- Requires a high level of problem solving skills
- Requires familiarity with grant writing, administration, and compliance with grant regulations Requires familiarity with the concepts of project management
- Requires familiarity with the concepts of budget development and compliance with Tribal budgets
- Requires familiarity with planning concepts and processes including but not limited to program planning
- Requires willingness and ability to learn new skills, including travel to conferences and training sessions
- Must maintain confidentiality at all times
- Requires in-depth knowledge of grant accounting and compliance with grant regulations including OMB circulars
- Requires strong budgetary and planning skills
- Requires advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite products, particularly Excel
- Requires good interpersonal communication and team work skills
- Must be able to pass a criminal background check
- Must be able to pass drug/alcohol testing
- Must have a clean driving record – may be required to drive GSA or tribal vehicles
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree with Accounting major
- Certified Public Accountant (CPA)
- Minimum ten years accounting and finance experience, preferably in governmental accounting
- Minimum five years supervisory experience
- Excellent analytical skills
- Maintain a professional attitude and appearance
- High level of personal integrity and ethics
- High level of problem solving skills
- Familiarity with grant writing, administration, and compliance with grant regulations
- Familiarity with concepts of project management
- Familiarity with budget development and compliance with Tribal budgets
- Familiarity with planning concepts and program planning processes
- Willingness and ability to learn new skills and travel to conferences/training
- Maintain confidentiality at all times
- In-depth knowledge of grant accounting and compliance including OMB circulars
- Strong budgetary and planning skills
- Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite products, particularly Excel
- Good interpersonal communication and teamwork skills
- Ability to pass a criminal background check
- Ability to pass drug/alcohol testing
- Clean driving record; may be required to drive GSA or tribal vehicles
What We Do
The Osage Nation is a federally recognized Native American government headquartered in Pawhuska, Oklahoma. It operates as a sovereign entity with a three-branch government system focusing on the welfare of its members. Key economic activities include land leasing and oil exports, as well as managing tribal businesses and developing critical infrastructure, such as broadband networks, to ensure a sustainable economy for future generations.
