Chief Financial Officer

Position:
Chief Financial Officer

Supervisor:
General Manager

Location:

Tribal Administration

Work Info:
Full Time: 40 Hrs/Week (M-F)

Salary: $150.000

Under the Supervision of the Genera l Manager and Tribal Council, the Chief Financial Officer (CFO) is responsible for directing and managing the fiscal reporting functions of the Quileute Tribe in accordance with the general accepted accounting principles issued by the Government Accounting Standard Board and other applicable laws and regulations and in accordance with financial management techniques and practices appropriate within the industry.

The CFO is responsible for providing strategic leadership for the Quileute Tribe by working with the General Manager and Tribal Council to establish long-range goals, strategies, plans and policies. Candidate must have at least five (5) years of governmental, and/or Tribal accounting experience (preferred), as a CFO, Controller or equivalent.

• Plan. develop, organize, implement, direct and evaluate the organization’s fiscal function and performance,
• Manage processes for financial forecasting, budgets and consolidation and reporting to the General Manager and Tribal Council,
• Provide recommendations to strategically enhance financial performance and business opportunities.
• Ensure that effective internal controls are in place and ensure compliance with GAAP and applicable federal, state, and local regulatory laws and rules for financial and tax reporting,
• Review, establish and administer procedures, systems and policies governing the processing of data through the Finance office, including (but not limited to) accounts payable, payroll, accounts receivable, grants, data entry and control, cash receipts and internal financial reports.
• Provide technical financial advice and knowledge to others within the financial discipline,
• Participate in the development of the Tribe’s plan and programs as strategic partner,
• Prepare and submit a monthly report certifying accurate financial statements to the General Manager and the Tribal Council.
• Prepare monthly Management, Discussion and Analysis reports which outline the Tribal financial situation in areas of revenue, expenses, cash flow and management and/or operational concerns and make recommendations on how to address any identified concerns.
• Continual improvement of the budgeting process through education of department managers financial issues impacting their budgets.
• Develop credibility for the finance group by providing timely and accurate analysis of budgets, financial reports, and financial trends to assist the General Manager and Tribal Council in performing their duties,
• Provide strategic financial input and leadership on decision making issues affecting the organization, i.e., evaluation of potential alliances acquisitions and/or mergers and pension funds and investments,
• Optimize the handling of bank and deposit relations hips and initiate appropriate strategies to enhance cash position,
• Develop a reliable cash flow projection process and reporting mechanism which include minimum cash threshold to meet operating needs,
• Be an advisor from the financial perspective on any contracts into which the Quileute Tribe may enter,
• Evaluate the Quileute Tribe company finances and plan for continual improvement and efficiency and effectiveness of the company as well as providing individuals with professional and personal growth with emphasis on opportunities (where possible) for individuals.
• Oversee and coordinate the annual external audit process.
• Oversee and coordinate the indirect cost proposal process.

Other duties as assigned.

• Exhibit strong organizational, communication and leadership skills within a collaborative work environment and together with all divisions to develop financial solutions and strategic initiatives.
• Skilled in Strategic planning, ability to identify problem areas, to develop and implement strategies for change.
• Skilled with excellent written and oral communications.
• Knowledge in interpreting and analyzing diverse data and proficient in research analysis.
• Knowledge and skill with budget…