Ketchikan Indian Community; KIC) Chief Financial Officer; CFO

Chief Financial Officer (CFO) - listed August 27, 2026 Firm/Company Job Description

Nokomis Strategies is recruiting for the Ketchikan Indian Community Chief Financial Officer (CFO) position. We are seeking a mission-driven professional to help steward Tribal resources and support long-term community wellbeing. The position will remain open until filled, with preference given to applications received by September 23.

Position:
Chief Financial Officer (CFO)

Reports to:

Tribal Administrator

FLSA Status:
Exempt

Grant funded:
Not subject to grant funding

Supervisory:
Has direct reports

Ketchikan Indian Community (KIC) job descriptions are a management tool to help organize duties and provide employees with the employer’s expectations with regard to a specific job classification. The responsibilities listed are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is a reasonable assignment for the position.

This job description is not an employment agreement or contract. Management has the exclusive right to alter this job description at any time without notice.

The Chief Financial Officer (CFO) performs most work assigned with minimum assistance. Often leads a number of accountants, instructs them in work to be performed, reviews the work done, and directs necessary revisions. The CFO is able to make decisions on all but the most unusual accounting and auditing matters. When such problems arise, the CFO outlines concerns for the General Manager to review.

Incumbent supervises the Finance Department staff by providing and directing procedures and systems necessary to maintain proper records and to afford necessary accounting controls and services. Appraises the financial position and issues monthly financial and operating reports. Completes quarterly internal audits in preparation for annual audit.

Supervisory

Job Functions:

• Developing accounting policies, procedures, and internal control measures to ensure adequate protection of KIC assets;
• Assigning and monitoring work, resolving operations problems, and implementing new procedures;
• Promoting a motivational environment that maintains the department as a cohesive unit.
• Assist HR with recruiting, selecting prospective employees,
• Orientating to department processes and procedures, and training employees;
• Maintaining a safe working environment; developing personal growth opportunities.
• Communicating job expectations;
• Coaching, counseling, and disciplining employees; planning, monitoring, and appraising job results; conducting training,
• Implementing and enforcing systems, policies, and procedures.

Develops budgets, forecasts, and financial results to guide management decisions by:

• Lead in the budget preparation in conjunction with the Program/Department directors;
• Forecasting requirements;
• Scheduling expenditures;
• Analyzing variances;
• Suggesting corrective actions;
• Developing and enforcing planning schedules.

Secures Financing by:

• Analyzing capital needs;
• Representing the Tribe with financial institutions;
• Negotiating credit with banks, brokers, and insurance companies.

Protects assets by:

• Providing physical asset insurance coverage;
• Establishing, auditing, and enforcing internal controls.

Maintains financial controls by:

• Supervising the preparation of monthly financial reports, including a statement of revenues and expenditures
• Overseeing completion of insurance applications, the placement of insurance, and the allocation of premiums to the various departments and funds;
• Anzalyzing long-range economic trends and recommending projects for future growth to the General Manager and the Tribal Council.

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