Chief Financial Officer; CFO
Job in
Anacortes, Skagit County, Washington, 98221, USA
Listing for:
Samish Indian Nation
Full Time
position
Listed on 2026-04-23
Job specializations:
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Finance & Banking
CFO, Financial Manager, Corporate Finance, Financial Compliance
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Management
CFO, Financial Manager
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 150000 - 200000 USD Yearly
USD
150000.00
200000.00
YEAR
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Position: Chief Financial Officer (CFO)
The Chief Financial Officer (CFO)
The Chief Financial Officer (CFO) oversees all financial operations of the Samish Indian Nation, including the management of accounting systems for its various activities and entities. The CFO is also responsible for establishing effective internal controls to safeguard the Nation’s financial assets and to ensure that all financial transactions are accurately documented and reconciled. The CFO will be directly supervised by the Chief Executive Officer and will collaborate with other Executive Leadership Team members to ensure that all day to day operations comply with policies and financial standards.
In partnership with Samish Economic Development and Tribal Enterprises, the CFO provides financial leadership and oversight to support sustainable growth of the Nation’s business activities and ensures enterprise financial practices align with the Nation’s strategic priorities and risk tolerance.
The applicant is expected to exhibit Samish Employee Core Values.
Why work for Samish? Benefits Summary
- Remote/Hybrid Work Arrangement potential
- Health insurance including medical, dental & vision
- Life, AD&D, STD and LTD insurance
- Annual & Sick Leave Paid holidays (up to 16+ days per year)
- Paid jury, bereavement & cultural leave
- Wellness & Employee Assistance Plan
- 401(k) retirement plan
- Wage increases at 6 months, 1 year and annually (based on performance evaluation and available funds)
Principal Duties Management
Oversees finance department and activities while providing effective oversight of key personnel and delegating responsibility and authority as appropriate.Provides high level mentoring and supervision to direct reports ensuring all are supported while fostering strong relationship-building and career growth within the Samish Indian Nation.Fosters a team-oriented, supportive work environment while providing clear expectations and accountability including effective communication.Provides proper training to ensure effective communication, technology use, and the proper use of tribe-wide operating systems.Coordinates with Human Resources Executive Director in the hiring of finance staff; handling of personnel issues; updating job descriptions, salary schedules, compensation structure, and employee benefit packages.Executive Financial Oversight
- Financial Management & Reporting
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Directs and oversees all accounting, budgeting, treasury, payroll, accounts payable/receivable, and financial reporting functions. Ensures compliance with Generally Accepted Privacy Principles (GAPP), Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), Governmental Accounting Standards and Practices (GASP), and applicable standards. - Budgeting, Grants, Audit & Compliance
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Leads the development of the annual operating and capital budgets. Provides executive oversight of federal, state, and private grant financial management, including compliance with 2 CFR Part 200. Coordinates annual audits and oversees corrective actions.
Executive Leadership TeamServes as a member of the executive leadership team, providing strategic financial guidance to the Chief Executive Officer. Advises on the financial implications of Tribal policies, strategic initiatives, enterprise activities, capital projects, and long-range planning.Be an effective and positive team member fostering a team approach to decision making and guidance to the tribal government.Provides support to other team members within their areas of responsibility.Provides cross coordination and backup to other team members when they are out of office.Executive Financial Oversight of Tribal Enterprises operated under Samcor Corporation
Provides executive financial oversight of Tribal Enterprises operated under Samcor Corporation, ensuring financial transparency, accountability, and alignment with Samish Indian Nation’s strategic priorities, fiscal policies, and financial risk tolerance.Reviews and monitors Tribal Enterprises operated under Samcor Corporation financial reports and audits; advises Samish CEO and Samcor CEO on financial performance, risks, and long-term sustainability; and coordinates with Samcor leadership and external auditors on financial and…
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