Keller Executive Search
Finance / FinServ
Controller
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“Controller at Keller Executive Search. Skills: Grant Management, Fund Accounting, Financial Reporting, Compliance, Budgeting, Internal Controls, Audit Management. Oversee the administration and compliance of a portfolio of over 100 active grants. Ensure all grant-related expenditure, reporting and documentation align with programme guidelines and applicable regulations”
What You'll Achieve.
financial steward of a complex, multi-funded organisation; managing over 105 active grants; annual audit obligations; budgeting; payroll; compliance; internal controls; Ensure all grant-related expenditure, reporting and documentation align with programme guidelines and applicable regulations; Establish and maintain adequate internal controls, auditing procedures and asset inventory to protect organisational assets; Ensure appropriate insurance coverage is in place at all times
Industry & Context.
Provide management with analysis and guidance on financial and legal trends that may impact the organisation
Valid driver's license
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, education in fund accounting, Minimum of 7 years of progressive experience in an accounting or financial management role, Demonstrated experience in grant management and grant compliance, Hands-on experience with annual audit preparation and management, working knowledge of GAAP and fund accounting principles, Proficiency with financial accounting software, Microsoft Office Suite, Valid driver's license
Nice to Have
Prior experience in tribal government, Prior experience in public sector, Prior experience in higher education, Prior experience in a similarly grant-intensive environment, Familiarity with federal grant programmes, Familiarity with government agency financial reporting requirements, Experience preparing indirect cost rate proposals, People management experience with proven ability to lead and develop a small team
What You'll Do.
Oversee the administration and compliance of a portfolio of over 100 active grants
Ensure all grant-related expenditure
reporting and documentation align with programme guidelines and applicable regulations
Prepare and submit the indirect cost rate proposal
Establish and maintain a computerised financial accounting system
Submit monthly financial statements across all programmes to leadership and programme directors
Compile and submit required financial reports to government agencies
Manage the annual single audit process from preparation through to completion
Lead the annual budgeting monitor actual performance against budgets and recommend modifications where necessary
Provide management with analysis and guidance on financial and legal trends
Oversee payroll preparation
and all associated reporting
Allocate employee insurance
workers' compensation
unemployment tax and other benefit-related costs
Establish and maintain adequate internal controls
auditing procedures and asset inventory
Ensure appropriate insurance coverage is in place at all times
Manage and develop a finance team of five direct reports
Consult with senior leadership on any financial
legal or operational matters affecting the organisation
Periodically review and recommend revisions to the Accounting Procedures Manual
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Consult with senior leadership on any financial, legal or operational matters affecting the organisation; Manage and develop a finance team of five direct reports
Communication Scope
Provide management with analysis and guidance on financial and legal trends; Consult with senior leadership on any financial, legal or operational matters affecting the organisation
Process & Methodology
Manage the annual single audit process from preparation through to completion, Lead the annual budgeting monitor actual performance against budgets and recommend modifications where necessary
Full Job Description
### Overview We are recruiting on behalf of a well-established tribal government organisation based in Oklahoma. This is a senior leadership opportunity for a seasoned finance professional to oversee the full spectrum of financial and administrative operations. As Controller, you will be the financial steward of a complex, multi-funded organisation — managing over 105 active grants, a dedicated finance team, annual audit obligations, and a broad mandate that spans budgeting, payroll, compliance and internal controls. This is a senior leadership opportunity offering a competitive package, a wide-ranging remit, and the chance to play a central role in a purpose-driven organisation. ### **Key Responsibilities** **Grant & Fund Management** * Oversee the administration and compliance of a portfolio of over 100 active grants across multiple government and programme funding sources. * Ensure all grant-related expenditure, reporting and documentation align with programme guidelines and applicable regulations. * Prepare and submit the indirect cost rate proposal. **Financial Reporting, Compliance & Budgeting** * Establish and maintain a computerised financial accounting system encompassing expenses, revenues, assets and liabilities in accordance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP). * Submit monthly financial statements across all programmes to leadership and programme directors. * Compile and submit required financial reports to government agencies. * Manage the annual single audit process from preparation through to completion. * Lead the annual budgeting process; monitor actual performance against budgets and recommend modifications where necessary. * Provide management with analysis and guidance on financial and legal trends that may impact the organisation. **Payroll, Controls & Asset Protection** * Oversee payroll preparation, allocations, and all associated reporting including W-2s, W-3s, 1099s, 1096s, Federal 941s and state unemployment tax reports. *
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