Description

General Functions:

The Internal Auditor is responsible for assessing the effectiveness of Cook Inlet Tribal Council, Inc. and its subsidiaries' internal controls, risk management, and governance processes, while ensuring compliance with federal, state, and local government regulations, as well as private donations and grant agreements. This position reviews financial and operational data, evaluates internal controls, and recommends solutions to management to identify and address areas for improvement. Working in partnership with our people, the Internal Auditor contributes to CITC's mission by safeguarding organizational assets, promoting operational efficiency, and developing systems that fulfill our endless potential. The role requires close collaboration with all programs, management, legal teams, affiliates, and subsidiaries to effectively navigate complex regulatory environments in service delivery.
 
Duties and Responsibilities:

• Serve as the primary point of contact for external audits, site reviews, and monitoring visits, including responding to financial-related questions from granting agencies and regulatory bodies.
• Collaborate with departments and stakeholders to ensure documentation is audit-ready and staff are prepared for upcoming site visits and audits.
• Assist with the preparation and review of documentation requested for external and internal audits, including work completed by other Finance team members.
• Educate and prepare departments and leadership on audits and site visits, including required documentation and expectations.
• Develop, initiate, maintain, and revise policies and procedures to prevent illegal, unethical, or improper conduct across the organization.
• Monitor and review complex financial data and reports to identify risks, prevent audit findings, and ensure regulatory compliance.
• Stay current on accounting regulations, grant requirements, and compliance changes; communicate updates to relevant stakeholders through prepared memos.
• Research grant-related, financial statement, and compliance topics and prepare memos with recommended courses of action.
• Conduct internal reviews across all CITC programs and subsidiaries, developing and reporting recommendations for areas of improvement.
• Compile and submit the Negotiated Indirect Cost Rate Agreement (NICRA) proposal for annual submission.
• Assist managers and directors in understanding and complying with fiscal guidelines and organizational financial policies.
• Collaborate with the Finance Department and non-Finance departments to improve internal controls, systems, and processes.
• Lead special projects as assigned.
• Perform all related duties as needed and assigned.
  
• Job Specifications:
  Thorough knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) and their application in nonprofit or tribal organizational settings.
• Demonstrated knowledge of federal, state, and private grant regulations, including Uniform Guidance and OMB requirements.
• Strong analytical skills with meticulous attention to detail and accuracy in financial review and reporting.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including pivot tables, macros, VLOOKUP, graphs, and complex formulas.
• Excellent written, verbal communication, and presentation skills with the ability to convey complex financial information clearly to diverse audiences.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to meet strict deadlines in a fast-paced environment and prioritize multiple competing demands.
• Ability to interact with sensitivity and effectiveness while working with external agencies, granting bodies, and internal coworkers.
• Primarily an office-based position; occasional travel may be required for site visits, monitoring events, or external audit activities.
• Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of the social, health, educational, and cultural needs of the Alaska Native and American Indian community.

Requirements

Minimum Core Competencies:
CITC Values, Respectful Leadership, Professionalism, Emotional Intelligence, Problem Solving/Critical Thinking, Communication Skills.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Continued employment is contingent upon completion of a satisfactory state and federal fingerprint criminal background check.
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or related field. Relevant experience may substitute for the education requirement on a year-for-year basis.
• Five (5) years of experience with increased responsibility working in an accounting environment.
• Three (3) years of experience conducting and preparing audits or managing Federal and State grants.

Preferred Qualifications:

• CPA, CMA, or CGMA license.
• Advanced experience with Microsoft Excel and Sage Intacct.

Physical Requirements:

• The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
• May require prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and consistently working on a computer with repetitive motion.
  The need to occasionally move around the office to access filing cabinets, storage cabinets, and office equipment may be necessary.
• Must be able to lift up to 25 pounds occasionally by utilizing proper lifting techniques and working in a safe manner.