Paskenta Band of Nomlaki Indians · 22 hours ago
Chief Financial Officer
Corning, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Director/Executive
10+ years expPaskenta Band of Nomlaki Indians is seeking a Chief Financial Officer to oversee all financial and accounting functions of the Tribal Government and its non-gaming entities. The CFO will collaborate with the CEO and Tribal Council to develop financial strategies and ensure compliance with fiscal policies.
Government Administration
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
Maintenance of contracts related to portfolio management
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
Qualification
Required
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
Local travel is occasionally required. Travel outside of the state is infrequently required. Typical travel time is generally less than a week
Company
Paskenta Band of Nomlaki Indians
The Paskenta Band of Nomlaki Indians, a Sovereign Tribal Government, is based in what is now known as Tehama and Glenn counties, east of the Northern California Coastal Range.
11-50 employees
Funding
Current Stage
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