Description
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Financial Leadership and Administration
* Provide strategic financial leadership and guidance to the tribal Council and Tribal Administrator to support organizational goals and long-term financial sustainability.
* Direct and oversee the daily financial operations of the tribal government and assigned tribal enterprises.
* Develop, implement, and maintain financial policies, procedures, and internal controls that safeguard Tribal assets and promote fiscal accountability.
* Monitor cash flow, banking relationships, investments, and financial performance to ensure the tribe's financial stability.
Accounting and Financial Reporting
* Direct all governmental accounting activities in accordance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), Governmental Accounting Standards Board (GASB) standards, tribal policies, and applicable laws.
* Review and approve financial transactions, journal entries, reconciliations, and accounting records.
* Ensure the accuracy of bookkeeping entries, expenditures, purchases, payments, account balances, and financial documentation.
* Prepare and present monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements and reports for tribal leadership and regulatory agencies.
* Conduct ongoing analysis of financial performance and recommend corrective actions when necessary.
Budget Administration
* Direct the development and administration of the tribe's annual operating and capital budgets.
* Collaborate with department directors to develop budget proposals and monitor expenditures throughout the fiscal year.
* Conduct budget-to-actual analyses and recommend budget amendments as needed.
* Provide technical assistance to departments regarding budget preparation, procurement, travel requests, and other financial matters.
Grants and Contract Management
* Oversee the financial administration of 50+ tribal grants and contracts from application through closeout.
* Ensure compliance with federal, state, tribal, and funding agency requirements.
* Prepare and submit financial reports required by granting agencies within established deadlines.
* Monitor grant expenditures and contract budgets to ensure fiscal responsibility and compliance.
* Assist departments in budget development and financial reporting for grant-funded programs.
Procurement and Financial Controls
* Review and approve purchase orders, payment requests, and financial transactions in accordance with tribal procurement policies.
* Approve and monitor high-value financial transactions, including electronic fund transfers, bank wire transfers, and vendor payments.
Audit and Compliance
* Coordinate annual financial audits and provide requested documentation to independent auditors.
* Develop and implement corrective action plans to address audit findings and recommendations.
* Ensure compliance with tribal financial policies, federal regulations, grant requirements, and other applicable laws.
* Maintain effective internal controls designed to safeguard tribal assets and ensure accurate financial reporting.
Payroll and Benefits Administration
* Oversee payroll operations to ensure compliance with federal and tribal payroll regulations.
* Ensure payroll records are accurate and maintained in accordance with applicable laws.
* Monitor payroll processes and employee benefits administration for compliance and accuracy.
Supervision and Leadership
* Direct, supervise, train, mentor, and evaluate Finance Department personnel.
* Establish departmental goals, priorities, and performance expectations.
* Promote continuous professional development and operational excellence within the Finance Department.
* Foster effective communication and collaboration with tribal departments and external agencies.
Additional Responsibilities
* Oversee the annual tribal profit‑sharing process, ensuring required documentation is received, eligibility is verified, and individual invoices are prepared for qualifying Tribal members.
* Conduct daily reviews of cash balances and banking activity to identify significant variances and ensure adequate liquidity.
* Attend tribal Council work sessions, administrative meetings, finance meetings, and meetings with federal, state, and local agencies as assigned.
* Perform other duties as assigned.
Requirements
KNOWLEDGE, SKILL, AND ABILITIES
* Extensive knowledge of governmental accounting principles, financial reporting, budgeting, and fiscal management.
* Thorough understanding of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and Governmental Accounting Standards Board (GASB) standards.
* Knowledge of Tribal financial administration, procurement, payroll, grants management, and federal funding requirements.
* Knowledge of applicable federal regulations, including Uniform Guidance (2 CFR Part 200), when administering federal awards.
* Strong knowledge of financial management systems, automated accounting software, and Microsoft Office Suite, including advanced Excel.
* Ability to analyze complex financial information and prepare comprehensive financial reports.
* Ability to develop and implement financial policies, procedures, and internal controls.
* Ability to plan, organize, direct, and evaluate the work of professional and administrative staff.
* Excellent leadership, organizational, analytical, and decision‑making skills.
* Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with Tribal leadership, employees, Tribal members, auditors, funding agencies, and the public.
* Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
* Ability to maintain strict confidentiality and exercise sound professional judgment.
QUALIFICATIONS
* Must possess exceptional leadership, communication, organizational, and analytical skills.
* Demonstrated experience in cash flow management, strategic financial planning, and fiscal oversight.
* Must be detail‑oriented with the ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
* Must successfully pass and maintain a DPS/FBI fingerprint background investigation.
* Must not have two (2) or more misdemeanor convictions or any felony conviction in accordance with Tribal employment requirements.
* Must possess a valid driver's license with an acceptable driving record.
EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE
* Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, Public Administration, or a closely related field is required.
* Certified Public Accountant (CPA), Certified Government Financial Manager (CGFM).
* Minimum of seven (7) years of progressively responsible experience in governmental accounting, finance, or fiscal management.
* Minimum of seven (7) years of supervisory or executive‑level management experience.
* Experience managing budgets, financial reporting, payroll, grants, procurement, and audit coordination.
* Experience working with Tribal governments or other governmental entities is preferred.
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ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Financial Leadership and Administration
* Provide strategic financial leadership and guidance to the tribal Council and Tribal Administrator to support organizational goals and long-term financial sustainability.
* Direct and oversee the daily financial operations of the tribal government and assigned tribal enterprises.
* Develop, implement, and maintain financial policies, procedures, and internal controls that safeguard Tribal assets and promote fiscal accountability.
* Monitor cash flow, banking relationships, investments, and financial performance to ensure the tribe's financial stability.
Accounting and Financial Reporting
* Direct all governmental accounting activities in accordance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), Governmental Accounting Standards Board (GASB) standards, tribal policies, and applicable laws.
* Review and approve financial transactions, journal entries, reconciliations, and accounting records.
* Ensure the accuracy of bookkeeping entries, expenditures, purchases, payments, account balances, and financial documentation.
* Prepare and present monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements and reports for tribal leadership and regulatory agencies.
* Conduct ongoing analysis of financial performance and recommend corrective actions when necessary.
Budget Administration
* Direct the development and administration of the tribe's annual operating and capital budgets.
* Collaborate with department directors to develop budget proposals and monitor expenditures throughout the fiscal year.
* Conduct budget-to-actual analyses and recommend budget amendments as needed.
* Provide technical assistance to departments regarding budget preparation, procurement, travel requests, and other financial matters.
Grants and Contract Management
* Oversee the financial administration of 50+ tribal grants and contracts from application through closeout.
* Ensure compliance with federal, state, tribal, and funding agency requirements.
* Prepare and submit financial reports required by granting agencies within established deadlines.
* Monitor grant expenditures and contract budgets to ensure fiscal responsibility and compliance.
* Assist departments in budget development and financial reporting for grant-funded programs.
Procurement and Financial Controls
* Review and approve purchase orders, payment requests, and financial transactions in accordance with tribal procurement policies.
* Approve and monitor high-value financial transactions, including electronic fund transfers, bank wire transfers, and vendor payments.
Audit and Compliance
* Coordinate annual financial audits and provide requested documentation to independent auditors.
* Develop and implement corrective action plans to address audit findings and recommendations.
* Ensure compliance with tribal financial policies, federal regulations, grant requirements, and other applicable laws.
* Maintain effective internal controls designed to safeguard tribal assets and ensure accurate financial reporting.
Payroll and Benefits Administration
* Oversee payroll operations to ensure compliance with federal and tribal payroll regulations.
* Ensure payroll records are accurate and maintained in accordance with applicable laws.
* Monitor payroll processes and employee benefits administration for compliance and accuracy.
Supervision and Leadership
* Direct, supervise, train, mentor, and evaluate Finance Department personnel.
* Establish departmental goals, priorities, and performance expectations.
* Promote continuous professional development and operational excellence within the Finance Department.
* Foster effective communication and collaboration with tribal departments and external agencies.
Additional Responsibilities
* Oversee the annual tribal profit‑sharing process, ensuring required documentation is received, eligibility is verified, and individual invoices are prepared for qualifying Tribal members.
* Conduct daily reviews of cash balances and banking activity to identify significant variances and ensure adequate liquidity.
* Attend tribal Council work sessions, administrative meetings, finance meetings, and meetings with federal, state, and local agencies as assigned.
* Perform other duties as assigned.
Requirements
KNOWLEDGE, SKILL, AND ABILITIES
* Extensive knowledge of governmental accounting principles, financial reporting, budgeting, and fiscal management.
* Thorough understanding of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and Governmental Accounting Standards Board (GASB) standards.
* Knowledge of Tribal financial administration, procurement, payroll, grants management, and federal funding requirements.
* Knowledge of applicable federal regulations, including Uniform Guidance (2 CFR Part 200), when administering federal awards.
* Strong knowledge of financial management systems, automated accounting software, and Microsoft Office Suite, including advanced Excel.
* Ability to analyze complex financial information and prepare comprehensive financial reports.
* Ability to develop and implement financial policies, procedures, and internal controls.
* Ability to plan, organize, direct, and evaluate the work of professional and administrative staff.
* Excellent leadership, organizational, analytical, and decision‑making skills.
* Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with Tribal leadership, employees, Tribal members, auditors, funding agencies, and the public.
* Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
* Ability to maintain strict confidentiality and exercise sound professional judgment.
QUALIFICATIONS
* Must possess exceptional leadership, communication, organizational, and analytical skills.
* Demonstrated experience in cash flow management, strategic financial planning, and fiscal oversight.
* Must be detail‑oriented with the ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
* Must successfully pass and maintain a DPS/FBI fingerprint background investigation.
* Must not have two (2) or more misdemeanor convictions or any felony conviction in accordance with Tribal employment requirements.
* Must possess a valid driver's license with an acceptable driving record.
EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE
* Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, Public Administration, or a closely related field is required.
* Certified Public Accountant (CPA), Certified Government Financial Manager (CGFM).
* Minimum of seven (7) years of progressively responsible experience in governmental accounting, finance, or fiscal management.
* Minimum of seven (7) years of supervisory or executive‑level management experience.
* Experience managing budgets, financial reporting, payroll, grants, procurement, and audit coordination.
* Experience working with Tribal governments or other governmental entities is preferred.
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