Job Description
Far West, Inc., an Alaska Native Village Corporation, is seeking a Controller. The Controller’s primary duties
include overseeing all financial aspects of the corporation and its subsidiaries to ensure the financials are up to
date, accurate, and compliant with financial regulations. This position will supervise the accounting department
and report to the Chief Operating Officer.
Objectives
Provide comprehensive financial updates to senior managers and executive staff by evaluating,
analyzing, and reporting appropriate data points
Guide financial decisions by applying company policies and procedures to current economic
environment
Develop, implement and maintain financial controls and guidelines
Develop and achieve budgeting goals with proper scheduling, analysis, and corrective actions
Maximize financial/accounting efficiency through innovative process development
Help develop and support short and long‐term operational strategies
Provide effective leadership by mentoring accounting staff to meet the standards, objectives, and
goals of the Accounting Department, ensure accountability and fit with the company’s values and
culture
Essential Job Responsibilities
Oversees the accounting operations of the corporation and subsidiary companies
Books and reviews necessary journal entries
Prepares monthly, quarterly, and yearly financial reports, including balance sheets, income statement
summaries, cash flow statements, and budgets
Reviews payroll operations
Manages completion of reconciliations and monthly close
Performs internal audits of company operations
Analyzes cash flow
Cross‐training and back‐up for other accounting staff
Manages annual audit and tax preparation
Manages financial aspects of insurance policies and benefits package(s)
Assist in the preparation of budgets or forecasts and help in the development of reports for executive
management
Is a valued advisor to operations supporting and challenging business decisions
Provides ad‐hoc reporting as needed
Develop and maintain a financial reporting schedule
Corporate custodian focused on financial compliance and governance
Oversee the daily accounting operations for AP, AR, intercompany, credit cards, and cash
management, including oversight of monthly, quarterly, and annual compliance related to these areas
Design and implement the governance and control structure to manage and maintain the standardized
processes, procedures, and data structures within the finance function
Responsible for formulation of internal controls and policies
Responsible for tax compliance
ERP and related systems thought leader, identify opportunities for process and technological system
improvements
Supervise the accounting staff to include yearly evaluation and goal development
Education Requirements & Essential Skills
Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Business Administration, or Finance
Minimum of 8-years of professional accounting experience, progressive work experience as senior level
accounting or finance manager experience preferred
Certified Management Accountant, Certified Public Accountant or Chartered Accountant preferred
Knowledge of GAAP with demonstrated experience analyzing business transactions in accordance with
GAAP
Experience working collaboratively with executives and peers in the financial reporting environment
Experience developing and preparing complex account reconciliations
Innovative aptitude for continuous improvement of accounting systems and processes
Experience with Microsoft Office Suite with a proven focus on Excel and PowerPoint
Experience with Unanet or similar ERP systems
Knowledge of government contracting, DCAA, and GAAP
Ability to work cooperatively and effectively with corporate and subsidiary management and staff
Strong oral and written communication skills
Key metrics for the position
Completion of monthly, quarterly, and annual balance sheet reconciliations for all accounts
Successful completion of external operational and financial audits
Document all key accounting processes and desktop procedures
Meeting all internal and external deadlines
Successful monthly close process
Preparation and presentation of monthly and quarterly reporting to executive staff.
Physical Demands
Frequent sitting and occasional lifting of up to 25 pounds. Work performed in a professional office
environment
Equal Opportunity Employer/Shareholder Preference in accordance with Public Law 93‐638
Far West, Inc. is an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration
for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin,
disability, protected status or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. FWI grants employment
preference to shareholders of FWI and their spouses and descendants to the extent allowed by law.
*Please note this job is posted on ZipRecruiter by a subsidiary company of Far West, Inc.
You can apply directly with the company here: https://farwestak.com/application-for-employment/