Chief Financial Officer

The Chief Financial Officer (CFO) serves as the central figure for the Tribal Government's financial planning, control, and execution. This role involves designing, implementing, and overseeing financial systems, accounting functions, and controls across the Tribal Government, Tribal Enterprises, and the Gaming Commission. The CFO collaborates closely with the Tribal Chief and Council to develop and execute a comprehensive financial strategy, ensuring the Tribe's financial well-being and establishing robust internal controls to protect all Tribal assets.

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration/Accounting or related field
• A minimum of 10 years of accounting experience
• Experience in financial and accounting roles within municipal or tribal government settings, demonstrating comprehensive expertise in both governmental fund accounting and for-profit accounting principles
• Proficient in managing investment accounts and portfolios
• Experience presenting financial information to stakeholders, management, department leaders
• Thorough knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles, Governmental Accounting Standards, and Uniform Guidance 2 CFR Part 200
• Experience working with various accounting softwares and bank cash management platforms

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and ability required. Reasonable accommodations will be provided to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Oversee and direct the personnel and operations of the finance department
• Maintain compliance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), 2 CFR Part 200 (Uniform Guidance), and other federal, state, and tribal regulations
• Align financial resources with the tribe's short- and long-term goals by forecasting and projecting financial performance
• Responsibility includes the oversight of all accounting systems and internal financial controls for tribal government, tribal enterprises, and the gaming commission
• Train all governmental departments to use accounts payable and timesheet software
• Supervise the monthly accounting close, including a thorough review of bank reconciliations to ensure accuracy and completeness, and maintain up-to-date accounting records
• Responsible for ensuring revenues and expenditures are accounted for in correct accounting period, which includes prepaids, accrued payables, and revenue receivables
• Manages all bank accounts and transfers, ensuring sufficient operational funds
• Submit monthly financial and investment reports to the tribal council for all governmental, enterprise, and gaming commission funds
• Oversee the management of payroll, accounts payable, and accounts receivable for tribal government, tribal enterprises, and the gaming commission
• Manage and reconcile various investment accounts
• Strategic investment of diverse funds in treasury bills with staggered maturity dates, optimizing returns while maintaining sufficient liquidity for monthly operational needs
• Prepare and submit the tribal government’s annual indirect cost proposal
• Manages the indirect cost pool
• Oversees monthly indirect cost recovery collections for all programs
• Offer strategic and technical financial guidance to tribal officials and staff as required
• Develop and manage a 5 to 10 year financial forecast for gaming revenues and expenditures, specifically as they pertain to tribal government functions, economic expansion, and general welfare initiatives
• Prepare and distribute annual budgets to department directors
• Continual oversight of…