Chief Financial Officer

Brief Description

Paskenta Band of Nomlaki Indians and Native Americans in accordance with the Band’s Preference Policy, Chapter 1-715 of the Paskenta Band of Nomlaki Indians Tribal Policies. Applicants claiming Indian Preference must submit verification of Indian certification by tribe of affiliation or other acceptable documentation of Indian heritage.

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.

Creates and ensures compliance with the Tribal Fiscal Policies and Ordinances. The CFO will manage the Finance Department to ensure that all audits, budgets, monthly and annual financial reports, financial administration of grants, and other accounting functions are timely and accurately completed. The CFO must be highly knowledgeable about generally accepted accounting principles GAAP/GASB.

This position must have strong analytical, strategic planning and communication skills, including an ability to work well with the Chief Executive Officer, Chief Operations Officer, Tribal Council and other Senior Managers.

• 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.

• 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…