CFO

Chief Financial Officer

Position: Chief Financial Officer
Industry: Tribal Government / Multi-Entity Finance (Required)
Schedule: M-F Full-time Onsite
Location:CA
Compensation: 300K - 350K

NOW CFO is partnering with a Tribal government client to find its next Chief Financial Officer. Reporting to the Executive Committee youll lead all financial activities for the Tribal government and its enterprises from financial reporting budgeting and the annual audit to forecasting investments and long-range growth planning and give leadership the clear candid counsel they need to make confident decisions.

Were looking for a seasoned finance leader with deep experience in Tribal government. Youll be comfortable managing a blend of IHS and grant funding alongside enterprise operations in gaming retail fuel agriculture and cannabis and familiar with structures like Section 17 corporations 8(a) contracting and SSBCI funding. Just as important youll bring the judgment to advise strongly while respecting that Tribal Council weighs community priorities alongside financial return. Ultimately youll steady the Finance Department after a period of interim coverage develop your Controller and Grants Administrator and be a trusted partner to Council and a large team of department directors.

Responsibilities

• Direct and oversee all financial activities of the Tribal government and its departments and entities.
• Direct the preparation of all financial reports including income statements balance sheets reports to Council tax returns and regulatory agency reports.
• Ensure effective internal controls and compliance with GAAP GASB and applicable federal state local and Tribal laws and regulations.
• Oversee budget preparation and meet regularly with department heads to stay informed and offer direction.
• Lead the annual external financial audits.
• Analyze actual results against projections and budgets and recommend ways to strengthen the planning process.
• Review operations to identify opportunities and areas that may need to be reorganized downsized or eliminated.
• Confer with the Executive Committee and department and enterprise leaders to coordinate and prioritize planning.
• Study long-range economic trends and project growth opportunities including acquisitions and expansion along with related capital facility and workforce needs.
• Supervise the investment of funds and work with banks and investment bankers to raise capital for expansion as needed.
• Negotiate agreements with contracted providers to achieve the best financial outcome for the Tribe.
• Serve as staff to the Board of the Economic Development Corporation.
• Oversee and develop the Tribal Controller and Grants Administrator and work with the in-house payroll unit.
• Maintain strict confidentiality in all financial matters.

Requirements

• Bachelors degree in Accounting orFinance
• Eight or more years of progressive experience in a comparable senior finance position
• Four or more years of comparable experience with a Native American government entity
• Experience with IHS funding government/public grants and grant spend-down processes
• Working knowledge of Section 17 corporations 8(a) contracting and SSBCI funding (preferred)
• Experience with MIP Fund Accounting (preferred)
• Proven ability to present financial information clearly to elected leaders boards and non-finance decision-makers
• Experience leading and developing accounting and finance managers

Benefits

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Paid time off

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