tera
Finance Controller
Lakeport, California · Full-time
Sponsorship not specified$38k-$44kDetected 20 days ago
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About the role
- The Finance Controller will oversee TERA's financial operations, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and strategic alignment with the organization's goals.
- This position involves managing financial records, supervising the finance team, and ensuring adherence to all relevant regulations and standards.
- The Tribal EcoRestoration Alliance (TERA) is a community-based, intertribal nonprofit organization that works to revitalize ecology, economy, and culture through indigenous-led stewardship.
Responsibilities
- Review and manage all accounts monthly in the accounting system, including data input and reconciliation; resolve any discrepancies with accounting system plug-ins RAMP and Stripe including resolving app issues.
- Oversee and implement cost-allocations for the entire funding portfolio in the accounting system, including calculating accurate fringe rates for the fiscal year and budgeting.
- Manage our CPA consultant who performs monthly allocations to state and federal grants, month-end close, reconciliations, and audit support.
- Oversee Financial Data Specialist and provide quality control on bi-monthly payroll process, payroll tax filings, and collaborate with the Administrative Director to resolve payroll and deduction discrepancies.
- Supervise and support Finance Data Specialist to meet rigorous monthly invoicing deadlines to grantors and clients.
- Lead collaborative monthly review of all data for correct codes and projects, providing timely quality control for invoicing reimbursable grants..
- Issue credit cards according to TERA's policy, respond to limit-increase requests, RAMP workflows, and app support for staff.
- Build capacity for Native voices to play a central role in land stewardship
Requirements
- 4 year Degree in Accounting, Business, Finance, or a related field OR relevant work experience.
- 4+ years of experience in government grant management.
- 4+ years of experience supervising a Finance team.
- Proficiency with QuickBooks, preferably a certified user or eligible for certification.
- High proficiency in MS Excel (formulas, import range, formatting, etc.) and Google Workspace applications.
- Ability to listen well, and give and receive direct, honest, and constructive feedback
- In addition, the following are required minimum qualifications for this position:
- Experience working with Tribal communities
- All applications (including Resume and Cover Letter) must be submitted through BambooHR at https://tera.bamboohr.com/careers
- This position is open until filled.
Nice to have
- 40 hours/week preferred, may be reduced to 32 hours/week if desired by the selected candidate.
- Time Commitment: 40 hours/week preferred, may be reduced to 32 hours/week if desired by the selected candidate.
Compensation
- TERA's offices are in our new headquarters and training center set amidst 140+ acres of rolling oak woodlands located between Upper Lake and Lakeport, CA.
- Must be able to travel to work in Upper Lake for at least one week per quarter (4 weeks per year).
- Pay is commensurate with exp erience: $38.00 - $44.00/hour (which translates to annual compensation of $79,040 - $91,520 if working full-time at 40 hours/week).
Benefits
- Benefits available after 90 day introductory period for regular, full-time (32+ hours/week) employees include:
- Employer contribution to SIMPLE IRA retirement plan.
- A competitive and flexible pre-tax health care benefit for employees and their families.
- Up to 32 days of paid time off annually, including 15 holidays, 5 days sick leave, and 12 days of "paid time off" (PTO is accrued based on a schedule based on hours-worked).
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