Tribal EcoRestoration Alliance

Finance Controller

Tribal EcoRestoration Alliance
Posted 10/20/2026full-timeLakeport • California • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $38 - $44 per hourWebsite
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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in financial operations management, including compliance with GAAP, grant management, and financial reporting. Proficient in QuickBooks and MS Excel, with strong leadership skills to oversee finance teams and ensure accurate financial recordkeeping.

Highest-signal resume keywords
GAAP ComplianceQuickBooks ProficiencyNon-Profit Finance ManagementGovernment Grant ManagementFinancial Reporting

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact
  • Oversee TERA’s financial operations and Financial Data Specialist
  • Ensure accurate and timely financial recordkeeping in compliance with GAAP
  • Track cash balances, transfer schedules, banking setup, and investments
  • Review monthly accounts, accounting-system data input, reconciliations, and discrepancies involving RAMP and Stripe
  • Oversee RAMP and QuickBooks Online accuracy and monthly credit-card expense review
  • Implement cost allocations, calculate fringe rates, and support budgeting
  • Manage the CPA consultant performing grant allocations, month-end close, reconciliations, and audit support
  • Provide quality control for payroll, payroll tax filings, deductions, invoicing, and reimbursable grants
  • Monitor accounts receivable and coordinate collection of past-due invoices
  • Manage credit cards, checks, deposits, transaction reconciliations, and AR/AP dashboards
  • Maintain financial policies and procedures and support compliance with grant, audit, and federal/state regulations
  • Train staff on finance processes, internal controls, and financial management
  • Deliver financial statements and reports to the Executive Director, Board of Directors, funders, and program staff
  • Coordinate annual audits, regulatory reporting, 990 filings, 1099 and W-2 reporting, and Worker’s Compensation audits
  • Administer the SIMPLE IRA retirement plan and provide onboarding training and reporting
  • Acquire and manage organizational insurance policies
  • Review contracts and finance-related invoicing and auditing requirements
  • Set up and troubleshoot staff access in QuickBooks Online and QuickBooks Time

Requirements

What you’ll need
  • 2–4 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
  • 6+ years of experience in non-profit finance management, accounting, or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience
  • Experience with generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP)
  • Proficiency with QuickBooks, preferably a certified user or eligible for certification
  • High proficiency in MS Excel and Google Workspace applications
  • Cultural competency, humility, self-awareness, and willingness to learn
  • Commitment to working cross-culturally as a bridge builder
  • Ability to listen well and give and receive direct, honest, and constructive feedback
  • Ability to work independently and contribute to a collaborative team environment
  • Strong work ethic, reliability, accountability, and commitment to excellence
  • Flexibility and adaptability in a fluid, fast-paced work environment
  • Commitment to follow and enforce TERA policies and represent TERA and Tribal communities with dignity and integrity
  • Patient, personable, and approachable, with ability to build relationships with diverse teams and external partners
  • Highly motivated and self-directed, able to prioritize tasks, meet deadlines, and manage multiple projects
  • Good judgment and ability to balance competing demands
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • Ability to manage and disseminate information accurately and effectively

Benefits

Comp & perks
  • Employer contribution to SIMPLE IRA retirement plan
  • Flexible pre-tax health care benefit for employees and their families, paying up to $600/month for qualifying medical expenses
  • Up to 32 days of paid time off annually, including 15 holidays, 5 days sick leave, and 12 days PTO
  • On-the-job training
  • Dynamic colleagues and great working environment

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Hard Skills
Financial RecordkeepingBudgetingCost AllocationsPayroll ManagementAccounts Receivable ManagementTransaction ReconciliationFinancial Statement PreparationGrant AllocationsAudit SupportRegulatory Reporting
Soft Skills
Cultural CompetencyEffective CommunicationTeam CollaborationAdaptabilityRelationship Building
Tools & Technologies
QuickBooks OnlineRAMPMS ExcelGoogle WorkspaceQuickBooks Time
Certifications & Qualifications
Accounting DegreeFinance DegreeBusiness DegreeQuickBooks Certification Eligibility
Industry Keywords
Non-Profit FinanceGrant ManagementFinancial PoliciesFederal RegulationsState Regulations