Strategic Tribal CFO: Governance, Budgets & Growth

Jena Choctaw Pines; Trout (LA); Vor Ort; USD 180.000 - 280.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Health, dental, vision benefits

Retirement savings plan

Paid time off and holidays

Zusammenfassung

Jena Band of Choctaw Indians seeks a Chief Financial Officer to lead financial planning, controls, and execution across the Tribal Government, tribal enterprises, and the gaming commission.

You will design and implement financial systems, oversee accounting functions, forecast performance, and provide strategic guidance to Tribal leadership. The role requires extensive government accounting experience, strong GAAP and Uniform Guidance knowledge, and a focus on safeguarding tribal assets.

Qualifikationen

• Bachelor’s degree in business administration/accounting
• 10+ years of accounting experience
• Experience in government or tribal settings with government fund accounting and for-profit principles
• Proficiency in managing investment accounts and portfolios
• Experience presenting financial information to stakeholders
• Knowledge of GAAP, Governmental Accounting Standards, and Uniform Guidance 2 CFR Part 200
• Experience with various accounting software and bank cash management platforms

Aufgaben

• Oversee and direct the personnel and operations of the finance department
• Maintain compliance with GAAP, 2 CFR Part 200 and other regulations
• Forecast and project financial performance to align resources with goals
• Oversee accounting systems and internal controls for tribal government, enterprises, and gaming commission
• Train departments to use accounts payable and timesheet software
• Manage monthly close and bank reconciliations for accuracy
• Ensure revenues and expenditures are recorded in the correct period
• Manage bank accounts and transfers to maintain liquidity
• Submit monthly financial and investment reports to the tribal council
• Oversee payroll, accounts payable, and accounts receivable for all entities
• Manage and reconcile investment accounts
• Strategic investment of funds with staggered maturities
• Prepare and submit indirect cost proposals and manage the indirect cost pool
• Oversee monthly indirect cost recovery collections
• Provide strategic financial guidance to tribal officials
• Develop 5–10 year financial forecasts for gaming revenues and expenditures
• Prepare and distribute annual budgets and monitor budget-to-actuals
• Ensure journal entries for discrepancies and approve financial transactions
• Oversee retirement plans for all entities and census audit submissions
• Track depreciation and capital asset accounting
• Coordinate annual external audits per 2 CFR Part 200
• Ensure timely audit information and review final audit reports
• Improve processes and financial systems

Kenntnisse

Financial leadership

Strategic planning

GAAP knowledge

Investment management

Stakeholder communication

Team leadership

Budgeting

Regulatory compliance

Ausbildung

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

Accounting software

Jobbeschreibung

Jena Band of Choctaw Indians seeks a Chief Financial Officer to lead financial planning, controls, and execution across the Tribal Government, tribal enterprises, and the gaming commission.

You will design and implement financial systems, oversee accounting functions, forecast performance, and provide strategic guidance to Tribal leadership. The role requires extensive government accounting experience, strong GAAP and Uniform Guidance knowledge, and a focus on safeguarding tribal assets.