Chief Financial Officer
Listed on 2026-02-17
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Management
Financial Manager, CFO -
Finance & Banking
Financial Manager, CFO, Financial Compliance
CLOSING DATE : AUGUST 19, 2025 AT 4 : 30PM HST
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OFFICE OF HAWAIIAN AFFAIRS
Attention :
Human Resources
Office of Hawaiian Affairs (OHA) employees must be permanent Hawaii residents. Out-of-state applicants who are offered employment with OHA will need to relocate to Hawaii and establish permanent residency.
Salary Range203,616 to $250,008 per year. Starting salary may be between the minimum and maximum salary range provided, based on qualifications.
General Purpose of PositionThe Chief Financial Officer (“CFO”) is a key member of OHA’s Executive Leadership Team and serves as the strategic and operational leader of the Financial Assets Division. The CFO is responsible for directing all financial operations and resource management functions, including accounting, budgeting, financial reporting, internal controls, and strategic financial planning. This position ensures fiduciary stewardship of the Native Hawaiian Trust Fund and supports the long-term financial sustainability of OHA’s mission to improve the well‑being of Native Hawaiians.
EssentialFunctions & Responsibilities
- Lead the development and implementation of sound fiscal strategies, policies, and procedures aligned with OHA’s Strategic Plan and organizational goals.
- Collaborate with the Chief Executive Officer (“CEO”) and senior leadership on enterprise‑wide strategic initiatives, long‑term financial planning, and capital projects.
- Oversee all financial operations, including accounting, auditing, budgeting, forecasting, cash flow management, financial reporting, and compliance.
- Serve as OHA’s primary fiduciary officer, safeguarding the financial integrity of the organization and the Native Hawaiian Trust Fund.
- Direct the preparation and administration of OHA’s biennium operating and capital improvement budgets.
- Present financial data and budget recommendations to the Board of Trustees and its standing committees; provide briefings as needed.
- Develop and implement internal control systems and risk management frameworks to ensure transparency, accountability, and stewardship.
- Act as the liaison to external auditors, state oversight agencies, and financial institutions.
- Ensure compliance with all applicable federal, state, and agency financial and procurement regulations, including HRS Chapters 10, 10H, 103D, and 103F.
- Make hiring and other personnel recommendations for the Division to the CEO.
- Work with OHA's Human Resources office to ensure professional development and staff training for Division personnel.
- Ensure integration of Strategic Plan and tactical elements and performance measures into Division management, employee, contractor, and grantee performance reviews and improvement plans.
- Lead staff development, training, and succession planning within the Financial Assets Division.
- Manage and supervise Finance, Grants, and Procurement units within the Financial Assets Division.
- Perform supervisory tasks such as leave time approvals, performance reviews, coaching, training, and related employment decisions for Division staff and disseminate needed information in a timely manner.
- Ensure proper handling and maintenance of confidential, sensitive and/or proprietary information.
Performs other duties as assigned by the CEO.
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