Chief Financial Officer

Division/Department:
Financial – Administration

Location:

Fond du Lac Tribal Center - Onsite

Reports To:

Tribal Enterprises Executive Director and Tribal Programs Executive Director Probationary Period: 6 monthsFLSA Status:
Exempt (salaried)
Classification:
Non-Child-Related NADriver’s License:
Level 1 - Driver’s License Required.

Rate of Pay: DOQResponsibilities:
Direct the overall operation of Financial Division, insuring appropriate supervision and leadership.

Perform a variety of professional accounting duties for the Fond du Lac Reservation including creating, maintaining, and improving for complex accounting systems.

Prepares financial status reports, special reports, and data, as assigned including development of financial objectives and long-range plans to assure financial accountability and stewardship of Reservation funds. Monitors and maintains contact between areas supervised and the Reservation Business Committee.

Responsible for general budget administration and the management of confidential files.

Manages equipment needs, office supply needs, and other administrative functions for department supervised. Coordinates any special events sponsored by division.

Advises directors and employees on accounting policies.

Reviews financial and accounting procedures and policies. Implements changes and modifications designed to increase the efficiency and effectiveness of accounting operations. Reviews all program periodically for compliance in financial matters.

Develops policy and procedure with approval of the Reservation Business Committee.

Assist enterprise managers and program directors with budgets, grants/contract proposals, and procurement matters.

Oversees and checks maintenance of all ledgers.

Participants in the development of all financial management annual reports.

Ensure that financial data is presented in an accurate and timely manner, analyze and audit financial reports for accuracy.

Assists Program Accounting Director in the preparation of the annual indirect cost proposal.

Review, evaluates and analyzes contract proposals and amendments to assure appropriate fiscal accountability consistent with requirements and specifications delineated in appropriate funding guidelines.

Evaluates and analyzes provider contract compliance pertaining to financial management, budget, and audit requirements. Monitors program data and participates in contractor site visits and client record reviews to assure program and fiscal responsibility. Notifies and advises Executive Director and the Reservation Business Committee on variances and provides consultation/recommendations.

Provide financial projections and costs on all proposed business ventures.

Analyze all negotiations in regards to proposed contracts and new businesses.

Advises the Secretary/Treasurer on an ongoing basis on the status of all band budgets expenditures and accounts.

Forecast cash needs, transfer excess funds to investments.

Report to the Reservation Business Committee regularly on financial matters, especially regarding any important financial matters and responds to inquiries promptly.

Ensure that all programs and enterprises have an approved budget.

Review all programs periodically for compliance.

Assist auditors with quarterly review and annual audits for enterprises and program divisions.

Acts as a member of the Investment Committee and coordinates manager meetings with outside contractors.

Ensures confidentiality of financial records and all records for employees and/or clients.

Appropriate work attire is required.

Must attend all mandatory department trainings.

Displays a responsive and professional manner in promptly responding to all requests, complaints, and problems.

Recognizes that each employee is a representative of the Fond du…