Chief Financial Officer

Position Summary

The Chief Financial Officer will be responsible for directing all financial and accounting functions of the Paskenta Band of Nomlaki Indians Tribal Government and its subordinate, non-gaming entities (as may be temporarily assigned at times).

The CFO will work with the CEO and Tribal Council to develop and implement an overall financial strategy to maintain and enhance the financial health of the Tribe.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Facilitates discussions between Tribal Council and Tribal government divisions and departments in planning business objectives to develop organizational policies that coordinate functions, operations and financing.
• Represents the Finance Department at General Council meetings, Tribal Council meetings and Annual Budget Hearing.
• Works with the CEO, COO and Tribal Council to develop and implement overall financial strategies for the Tribe.
• Forecast and project financial performance while aligning financial resources with the Tribe's short-term and long-term goals.
• Responsible for the Tribe's Finance Department operations, including without limitation financial planning, financial operations (treasury, accounting, financial reporting, payroll, grants management, procurement, etc.), supervising of Finance Department staff, and overseeing annual audit and budget processes.
• Responsible for the regular reviews of all financial and accounting systems and maintains strict compliance with generally accepted accounting principles, governmental accounting standards and the Tribe's Financial Policies.
• Maintains the investment policy statement for all investments and oversights of investments. Manage timely and accurate accounting, general ledger, and fund accounting.
• Must produce a timely, accurate annual budget while adhering to the Tribes budget ordinances. Must produce timely, accurate monthly financial statements, reporting, and forecasting.
• Prepare, analyze, and interpret financial results and make appropriate and timely recommendations as necessary.
• Develop and maintain business relationships with the Tribe's various providers of banking, credit, financial, insurance, investment, and other related services, and administer the Tribe's contracts and accounts with such service providers.
• Review contracts and other proposals and analyze their potential impacts from a financial perspective.
• Maintain files of all contracts, leases, insurance policies, bonds, and other relevant documents.
• Provide strategic and technical advice on financial issues to Tribal officials and employees as needed.
• Responsible for annual audits of Tribal entities and reviews audit results and implements necessary internal controls and revisions.
• Positively always represent the Tribe and act ethically and in the best interest of the Tribe. Communicate with tact and discretion while maintaining strict confidentiality. Demonstrate cultural sensitivity.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications And Requirements

• Master’s Degree in Business, Accounting or a related field and at least 3 years of experience in managing account controls, finance, strategy, auditing and accounting work in the general ledger; OR, Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Accounting or a related field and 7 years of experience in managing account controls, finance, strategy, auditing and accounting work in the general ledger, OR, Associate’s Degree in Business Accounting, or a related field and 10 years of experience in managing account controls, finance, strategy, auditing and accounting work in the general ledger.
• Certified Public Accountant, Certified Government Financial Manager, or Certified Government Management Accountant designation preferable.
• Ten plus years of experience in Executive Leadership role within a Tribal Government.
• Extensive knowledge and experience in administration of Federal Contracts and Compliance with The Code of Regulations (Title 2 CFR 200).
• Strong knowledge of BIA, I.H.S, and preparation of Indirect Cost Proposals.
• Solid understanding of Tribal Sovereignty and Indian law.
• Experience working with PC based accounting software, fund accounting or other governmental accounting software.
• Knowledge of principles and practices of general business administration including personnel practices and employment laws, general accounting practices, internal control practices (GAAP/GASB).
• Ability to work in an interdisciplinary environment.
• Excellent command of English language, spelling, grammar and punctuation.
• Very strong interpersonal and effective communication skills, both written and verbal.

Physical Demands

• Regularly required to talk and hear.
• Frequently or constantly lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects.
• Occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.

Work Environment

• Office setting.
• Noise level in the work environment is usually low to moderate.
• Routine use of standard office equipment such as computers, telephones, photocopiers, and fax machines.