Chief Financial Officer

Squaxin Island Tribe - Shelton, WA

Full-time - Executive

Shelton, WA

Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

About the position

The Chief Financial Officer (CFO) directs financial activities for the Tribal Government, overseeing budgeting, accounting, auditing, and financial analysis. This role is pivotal in developing financial policies and procedures, supervising finance personnel, and ensuring compliance with regulations. The CFO collaborates with Executive Leadership to plan for automation and digitization efforts, while also promoting strategic planning and positive collaborations with Department Directors.

Responsibilities

• Develops goals and objectives for the department.
• Manages staff and resources of the Tribe.
• Implements financial policies and procedures to assure compliance with Federal requirements.
• Serves as a member of the Tribal executive team and recommends strategies for short and long-range goals.
• Analyzes and interprets financial data for the executive team and leadership.
• Evaluates, trains, coaches, and directs subordinate managers, supervisors, and staff.
• Disciplines staff, reviews grievances, and takes appropriate corrective action.
• Develops staff career plans and is responsible for the assignment and organization of work within the division.
• Develops projects and programs that meet the needs of the Tribe.
• Coordinates Self-Governance and oversees all grant funding agreements.
• Provides oversight for all Government's investments and cash flow.
• Facilitates relationships with financial institutions.
• Manages the Government's retirement plans.
• Coordinates the Government's financial audits, 401(k) audits, Fuel Tax AUP's, and WIGA Community Contributions reviews.
• Coordinates Tribal-Wide audit for inclusion of enterprises financial data and works with enterprises' CFO's on joint projects.
• Assists with funding agency and IRS audits/reviews.
• Provides internal audit functions and assures compliance with funding agencies.
• Coordinates and participates in the Government's budget processes.
• Leads preparation of Indirect Cost Proposals and negotiates with the Interior.
• Provides oversight to the Government's property and liability insurance policies.
• Performs financial analysis for the Workers Compensation and fringe benefit insurance programs.
• Directs and oversees administration of accounting and procurement software.
• Supervises and approves all financial reports.
• Develops and directs financial record keeping.
• Reviews grant proposals prior to submission for Council approval.

Requirements

• Master's Degree in business, accounting, or related field with 20 semester or 30 quarter hours in accounting and 6 years of professional experience in accounting, budgeting, financial management, or auditing, including 1 year in a non-profit, governmental, or tribal organization; CPA license.
• OR Bachelor's Degree in business, accounting, or related field with 20 semester or 30 quarter hours in accounting and 8 years of professional experience in accounting, budgeting, financial management, or auditing, including 1 year in a non-profit, governmental, or tribal organization; CPA license.
• Minimum of 2 years of managerial or supervisory experience related to business activities.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience with financial software and systems.
• Knowledge of tribal government financial regulations and compliance.

Benefits

• Competitive salary based on experience and qualifications.
• Health insurance options.
• Retirement plan options.
• Paid time off and holidays.