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Type: Tribal Salary Range: $40 to $71 / Per Hour Open Period: 4/8/2026 until filled Summary: Consider Joining Our Team! If you are looking for an organization that values your work and commitment to providing quality health care services to a rural population, Klamath Tribal Health & Family Services may be the right place for you. Find out why Klamath Falls is known as Oregon''s City of Sunshine and get to know the area better by visiting Discover Klamath. The City of Klamath Falls also offers photo galleries and a video tour of the area. The Klamath Tribes have called this area home since time immemorial. Trust us, you''ll grow to love our homeland as much as we do! Description OPEN: 04/08/2026 CLOSE: UNTIL FILLED POSITION: Controller RESPONSIBLE TO: Chief Financial Officer SALARY: Step Range: 37 ($40.72 hr.)-56 ($71.40 hr.); Full Benefits CLASSIFICATION: Professional/Management, Regular, Full-Time LOCATION: On Site: Klamath Tribal Health & Family Services 3949 South 6th Street Klamath Falls, OR 97603 Hybrid work model may be considered based on the organization''s need BACKGROUND: Comprehensive ACKNOWLEDGEMENT This position description is intended to provide an overview of the requirements of the position. It is not necessarily inclusive, and the job may require other essential and/or non-essential functions, tasks, duties, or responsibilities not listed herein. Management reserves the sole right to add, modify, or exclude any essential or non-essential requirement at any time with or without notice. Nothing in this job description, or by the completion of any requirement of the job by the employee, is intended to create a contract of employment of any type.
The Controller is responsible for working with the Chief Financial Officer (CFO) to ensure all financial systems are in place and function effectively and that the organization has all financial and statistical information necessary to operate effectively. The Controller is responsible for assisting the CFO to develop new initiatives for long-range business plans and forecasts to ensure that Klamath Tribal Health & Family Services is positioned to meet the future healthcare costs for meeting the needs of the clients. This position will assist the CFO to organize the daily financial accounting reports and direct financial activities related to grants, contracts, and co-operative agreements. The main emphasis will be managing payroll, reviewing accounting staff transactions for accuracy and submitting approvals, the reporting and maintenance of financial records; year-end close out; and participation in the annual audit. More info about area: https://www.klamathtribalhealth.org/about-us/ Exit Disclaimer: You Are Leaving www.ihs.gov
Job Announcement Flyer: Controller .pdf [pdf - 395.65 KB] Duties: (Refer to the Job Announcement PDF for the complete list) 1. Technically manage and direct the Finance Department to ensure well-regulated and effective operation of all financial transactions for an accurate and timely month, quarter or annual close. Perform overall work planning, establish work schedules and priorities, assign and review work. Discuss the progress of the work and any problem areas. Keep employees informed of management policies and goals. 2. Provide direct supervision of the Senior Accountant and review and approve all technical work performed, including but not limited to, payroll related journal entries benefit bills and reconciliations, and PRC batches. 3. Oversee biweekly payroll and ensure compliance with single audit requirements. Resolve complex payroll and benefit matters with departments or individual employees and coordinate with the HR department as required. 4. Coordinate with Budget Analyst to review and approve RFEs and step increase forms for payroll matters and save copies in the respective payroll folder. 5. Collaborate with the Grants Program Manager to ensure the accurate and timely completion of all funding agencies'' monthly, quarterly or closing financial reports, as required. Prepare all financial drawdowns on a monthly or quarterly basis, as required. 6. Provide CFO timely, complete, and accurate financial reports and analysis in preparation of the monthly reporting package to the CEO and Tribal Council Treasurer. Distribute individual department financial reports to respective stakeholders. 7. Review and approve third party billing receipts, grant funding receipts, and miscellaneous receipts and disbursements. Communicate with the CFO when unusual transactions occur. 8. Review and approve journal entry reclassifications of expenditures and make interfund transfers as necessary for funding changes due to overspends and optimal expense allocations. 9. Train/oversee Senior Accountant processing of the indirect and revenue recognition interim entries on a monthly basis. Submit period closing journal entries to CFO for approval and additional review in closing the year. 10. Oversee Senior Accountant reconciliation and recognition of all investment activity monthly, including accurate recording of all interest earned and unrealized loss/gains. 11. Review and approve weekly self-funded medical claims for electronic payment, ensuring high dollar and aged claims are properly substantiated. Qualifications: (Refer to the Job Announcement PDF for the Knowledge, Skills, Abilities section) QUALIFICATIONS, EXPERIENCE, EDUCATION Minimum Qualifications: Failure to comply with minimum position requirements may result in termination of employment. · REQUIRED to possess a Bachelor''s Degree in Accounting OR Licensed Certified Public Accountant. (Must submit copy of degree, transcripts, or licensure with application). · REQUIRED relevant experience working with Indian Tribes and knowledge of Public Law (P.L.) 93-638 · REQUIRED to have demonstrated knowledge and practical application of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles, (GAAP). This may include financial reporting, compliance and internal controls. · REQUIRED management skills in policy formulation, program development, staff direction, supervision, and training and development of organizational plans. · REQUIRED to have three (3) or more years of demonstrated ability to effectively supervise or mentor financial personnel. · REQUIRED to have demonstrated experience using computers, including proficiency in Microsoft Office Applications (Excel, Word, Outlook), and automated financial systems. · REQUIRED to have flexibility to work evenings, and weekends, as well as occasional travel outside of local area a, as necessary. · REQUIRED to submit to annual TB skin testing and adhere to KTHFS staff immunization policy in accordance with the Centers for Disease Control immunization recommendations for healthcare workers. · REQUIRED to submit to a background and character investigation, as per Tribal policy. Following hire must immediately report to Human Resource any citation, arrest, conviction for a misdemeanor or felony crime. · REQUIRED to accept the responsibility of a Mandatory Reporter in accordance with the Klamath Tribes Juvenile Ordinance Title 2, Chapter 15.64 and General Council Resolution #2005 003, all Tribal staff are considered mandatory reporters. Preferred Qualifications: · Knowledge of Government Accounting Standards Board (GASB) is preferred. · Experience with federal administrative requirements for grants and contracts is preferred. · Experience in preparing consolidated governmental financial statements and related schedules is preferred. Indian Preference: Indian and Tribal Preference will apply, as per policy. (Must submit tribal documentation with application to qualify for Indian Preference). Work Type: Announcement #: KTHFS-4071471 Who May Apply? All Groups of Qualified Individuals Get Details & Apply: https://recruiting.paylocity.com/Recruiting/Jobs/Apply/4071471 Exit Disclaimer: You Are Leaving www.ihs.gov