Wolf River Development Company - Senior Accounting Controller Locations: Keshena, WI W2828 Go Around Road Keshena, WI 54135 Job Type: Full Time Apply Now

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Essential Functions:
•Provide backup support for all accounting functions, including accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, and bank reconciliations.
•Maintain accurate accounting records for assigned entities, including WRDC, Cannabis, MIEDA, and other assigned organizations.
•Prepare, review, and analyze monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements.
•Review journal entries, account reconciliations, supporting schedules, and complex accounting transactions for accuracy before CFO review.
•Assist with month-end and year-end closing processes.
•Maintain a documented system of accounting policies, procedures, and internal controls to safeguard organizational assets and minimize financial risk.
•Ensure financial reporting complies with GAAP and organizational standards.
•Assist in preparing annual operating budgets and financial forecasts.
•Monitor budget performance and prepare variance analyses for management.
•Perform financial analysis related to capital investments, pricing decisions, grant reporting, and contract negotiations.
•Develop financial benchmarks and performance measures to support organizational decision-making.
•Assist the CFO with financial planning, strategic initiatives, and special projects.
•Coordinate annual financial audits and prepare audit schedules and supporting documentation.
•Ensure assigned accounting records remain audit-ready throughout the year.
•Maintain compliance with GAAP, grant requirements, internal controls, and applicable tribal, federal, state, and local regulations.
•Assist with required financial reports and regulatory filings as applicable.
•Recommend and implement improvements that strengthen internal controls, efficiency, and financial reporting accuracy.
•Assist the Chief Financial Officer with the daily operations of the Finance Department.
•Serve as acting department lead during the absence of the Chief Financial Officer.
•Provide leadership, technical guidance, mentoring, and support to Finance Department staff.
•Assist with staff training, identify training needs, and promote professional development.
•Collaborate with department managers regarding financial information and reporting needs.
•Participate in organizational committees, meetings, and projects as assigned.
•Perform other duties as assigned by the Chief Financial Officer or Chief Executive Officer.

Minimum Qualifications:
Preferred qualifications include a Master's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field, designation as a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) or Certified Management Accountant (CMA), and one (1) or more years of supervisory or lead accounting experience. Required qualifications include a Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a closely related field with three (3) to five (5) years of progressively responsible accounting experience, or an Associate's degree in a related field with seven (7) to ten (10) years of progressively responsible accounting experience.

Special Requirements, Other Skills, Knowledge, Abilities:
•Thorough knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting, and internal controls.
•Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills with the ability to interpret complex financial data.
•Excellent leadership, supervisory, organizational, and time-management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
•Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
•High level of accuracy, attention to detail, professional judgment, and ability to maintain strict confidentiality of financial and organizational information.
•Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel, and accounting, payroll, and financial management software.
•Ability to recommend and implement process improvements that enhance efficiency, accuracy, and internal controls.
•Ability to work extended hours during month-end, year-end, audit periods, and other critical financial deadlines, with occasional travel for meetings, training, or professional development.
•Must be able to perform the essential functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodation.