Controller - Local Group

Company: Prairie Band, LLC
Position Title: Controller - Local Group
Job Classification: Exempt
Work Schedule: Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Location: Prairie Band, LLC (Holton, KS)
 
Primary Accountabilities:
The Controller position is responsible for the administering many of the accounting operations for the holding company and related subsidiary companies, to include the production of financial reports, maintenance of an adequate system of accounting records, maintaining a comprehensive set of controls and budgets designed to mitigate risk, enhance the accuracy of the company's reported financial results, and ensure that reported results comply with generally accepted accounting principles.

Major Duties:

• Oversee and manage the accounting functions, including general ledger, payroll, accounts payable, accounts receivable, and financial reporting.
• Develop and maintain timely and accurate financial statements and reports that are appropriate for the users and in accordance with the generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP).
• Prepare and oversee the annual budget process, providing leadership in the development of short and long-term financial plans.
• Monitor financial performance and ensure the accuracy of financial forecasts, variance analysis, and cost control measures.
• Manage and oversee monthly, quarterly, and year-end close processes.
• Provide regular updates the CFO on general financial matters and concerns
• Develop, implement, and maintain financial policies, procedures, and internal controls to ensure compliance and safeguard assets.
• Analyzing financial data to provide insights and recommendations.
• Preparing and managing accounts using various software programs.
• Preparing and assisting with internal and external audits.
• Maintain a documented system of accounting policies and procedures
• Provide training and guidance to accounting staff and other stakeholders.

Skills and Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in finance or accounting
• 3-5 years’ experience in accounting
• Experience in manufacturing and convenience store accounting extremely helpful
• Knowledge in Microsoft Office applications
• Strong analytical skills
• Must possess great organization and attention-to-detail skills.
• Ability to work well under pressure in a fast-paced environment, across multiple companies within Prairie Band, LLC.
• Demonstrated ability to manage deadlines.
• Ability to establish and maintain a positive working relationship.
• Ability to communicate clearly and professionally, both verbally and in writing, with all employees, vendors, and customers.

Physical Demands:

• Physically mobile with reasonable accommodation
• Ability to sit for extended periods of time
• Ability to stand for extended periods of time
• Ability to read computer screens, email and talk on the phone
• Ability to bend, reach, kneel, twist and grip items while working at assigned desk area
• Ability to lift up to twenty-five (25) pounds

Additional Duties:
Additional duties and responsibilities may be added to this job description at any time. The job description does not state or imply that these are the only activities to be performed by the employee holding this position. Employees are required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related responsibilities as requested by supervisor.
 
Indian Preference Exercised:
Prairie Band, LLC is subject to Title 22: Employment Code of the Prairie Band Potawatomi Nation. In accordance with Title 22, this position is designated as a TIER 2 position. Preference will be given to individuals to the extent required pursuant to Section 22-2-4(B).

Applicants can apply at: prairiebandllc.com/careers/