Chief Financial Officer

The Chief Financial Officer (CFO) is the Tribal Governmental focal point for financial planning, control, and execution. The CFO is primarily responsible for the design, implementation and operational oversight of the Tribal Governments financial systems, functions and controls for all resources of the Tribal Government. The CFO is also responsible for ensuring adequate internal controls are established to safeguard the assets of the Tribe.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or Finance

Must demonstrate at least three (3) years' experience in leading a team in an accounting related field.

Must have at least three (3) years of governmental accounting

Must have a valid unrestricted driver license and be insurable by the GTB insurance carrier.

Must have outstanding written and verbal communication

Excellent time management and organizational skills are

Excellent interpersonal skills with demonstrated patience, tact, and

Exceptional detail and follow-up

Work requires advanced proficiency in computer literacy: Windows Microsoft office products (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint), Adobe, Adobe Pro, Internet, Shared folders, Accounting software and other database

Demonstrated ability to manage a complex budgetary environment, train and manage accounting and purchasing staff, and communicate with various federal, state and private

Must have in-depth knowledge of bookkeeping, auditing and budgeting

Must be able to monitor daily transactions and recommend ways we can improve our financial

Must stay informed on industry developments and changes in

Advanced proficiency in leadership and management skills and

Ability to quickly evaluate alternatives and decide on a plan of

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or Finance

Certified Public Accountant (CPA) preferred.

Must have working knowledge of GAAP, and comprehensive understanding of GASB along with other technical accounting standards.

Work experience in Native American Tribal Governments preferred.

Must be familiar with business plan development

Must be familiar with Tax agreements between States and

Must have governmental accounting

Advanced knowledge of business, budgeting, accounting, purchasing and

Advanced knowledge of applicable laws, regulations, rules, procedures, and administration is

Must demonstrate at least three (3) years' experience in leading a team in an accounting related field.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

Directly supervise OMB staff

Responsible for the overall direction, coordination, and evaluation of the staff work

Plans work, sets priorities for completion, and assigns work to

Evaluate staff's performance and advise, counsel, and instruct them on work and administrative matters according to established policy and

EQUIPMENT TO BE USED

General office equipment; calculators, computers, copiers, fax, phone systems, etc.

TYPICAL PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Work requires sitting, lifting, reaching, walking, and lifting to fifty pounds. Also requires manual dexterity to operate office equipment, keyboarding, copiers, etc. Regularly requires verbally expressing or exchanging ideas of important instructions accurately, loudly, or quickly.

TYPICAL MENTAL DEMANDS

The employee uses judgement in identifying and selecting the most appropriate procedures to use, or in determining which of several established alternatives to use. Some deadlines involved, so there is time pressure on occasion.

WORKING CONDITIONS

A good deal of work is performed in an office environment, but it is important to realize that some of the work is on the floor and in the offices of the various properties and that you are expected to go on-site on a regular basis.

COMMENTS

Native American preference will apply. Must be willing and able to pass a background investigation and a drug and alcohol urinalysis as a condition of employment. Adherence to strict company policy regarding confidentiality is a must.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Direct the financial operations and supervision of accounting, payroll, purchasing, property, investments and debt

Review, revise, and administer financial accounting and reporting systems to ensure adequate recording, reporting, and effective fiscal internal

Develop and recommend policies and procedures for recording financial information and improving accounting

Ensure proper accounting procedures are periodically reviewed and properly implemented. Working knowledge of GAAP, and comprehensive understanding of GASB along with other technical accounting standards.

Coordinate annual external audit as required by 2 CFR Part 200, Subpart F.

Monitor and ensure compliance with all applicable laws and

Review, revise and implement tribal financial investment policies and

Prepare, submit, and negotiate the annual Indirect Cost

Prepare and implement the annual tribal government

Allocate and re-program resources within the Office of Management & Budget Department as required to accommodate changing

Establish accountability and responsibility within department and achieve an equitable distribution of appropriate organizational resources through changes in the structure and alignment of

Redefine and prioritize departmental requirements and

Approve internal policies and operational changes within authority

Arrange meetings with supervisors and Tribal Council to determine and coordinate the implementation of plans designed to meet departmental goals and

Assess the value of services and achievement of program goals and objectives through visits and discussions with Tribal Council and other interested

Perform regular, detailed audits to ensure accuracy in financial documents, expenditures and investment.

Oversee ledger reconciliation and manage accounts payable/receivable.

Participate in budgeting processes, monitor bookkeeping activities

Must organize and update financial records as needed (digital and physical), analyze transactions and prepare

Review and negotiate loan and lease

Assist in the review and negotiation of contracts and contractual

Ensure the processing of the HUD LOCC

Is responsible for dealing with any IRS and State Payroll reports or payment

Responsible for submitting RTM monthly changes to the State of Michigan and processing the annual RTM letter for the tax

Establish necessary internal controls and safeguards to protect Government-owned resources against fraud, waste, and

Serve as acting Purchasing Manager when Purchasing Manager is on

Assist staff on preparing departmental actions that ensure uniformity and consistency in carrying out policy and operational

Adhere to sound business principles in managing activities that generate income; monitor internal controls in all activities to maintain financially stable

Ensure that departmental budgetary goals are achieved providing programs that are cost effective and, insofar as possible, financially self-sufficient.

Participate in negotiations with BIA & IHS to secure the tribal share of annual funding via the annual funding

Ensure that grant report submission activities of the Grant Management Staff are accurate; to assure that the grantor financial reports conform to GTB program financial

Ensure that a monitoring system is being maintained that assures all narrative and financial reports are submitted to the appropriate funding agency by the prescribed deadlines

Assist in determining the annual allocation of BIA and IHS Self-Governance compact funds to individual programs for each fiscal year

Serve as Acting Revenue Director.

Participant in the Emergency Management Program and update Emergency Action Guidelines (EAG).

Other duties assigned.