Financial Manager, Senior

Relocation Assistance! This Jobot Job is hosted by: Medical Dental Facilitates discussions between Tribal Council and Tribal business entities and Tribal government divisions and departments in planning business objectives to develop organizational policies that coordinate functions, operations and financing. ~Represents the Finance Department at General Council meetings, Tribal Council meetings and Annual Budget Hearing. ~Works with the CEO, COO and Tribal Council to develop and implement overall financial strategies for the Tribe. ~Forecast and project financial performance while aligning financial resources with the Tribe's short-term and long-term goals. ~Responsible for the Tribe's Finance Department operations, including without limitation financial planning, financial operations (treasury, accounting, financial reporting, payroll, grants management, procurement, etc.), supervising of Finance Department staff, and overseeing annual audit and budget processes. ~Responsible for the regular reviews of all financial and accounting systems and maintains strict compliance with generally accepted accounting principles, governmental accounting standards and the Tribe's Financial Policies. ~Develop and maintain business relationships with the Tribe's various providers of banking, credit, financial, insurance, investment, and other related services, and administer the Tribe's contracts and accounts with such service providers. ~Review contracts and other proposals and analyze their potential impacts from a financial perspective. ~Maintain files of all contracts, leases, insurance policies, bonds, and other relevant documents. ~Provide strategic and technical advice on financial issues to Tribal officials and employees as needed. ~Serves as the Financial Officer of Tribal owned or operated corporations or subsidiaries as directed by Tribal Council. Responsible for annual audits of Tribal entities and reviews audit results and implements necessary internal controls and revisions. ~Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in Finance or Accounting and 5 years of direct management of an accounting department is required. ~Certified Public Accountant, Certified Government Financial Manager, or Certified Government Management Accountant designation preferable. ~Ten plus years of experience in Executive Leadership role within a Tribal Government, Enterprise or equivalent. ~Solid understanding of Tribal Indian law. ~Knowledge of principles and practices of general business administration including personnel practices and employment laws, general accounting practices, internal control practices (GAAP/GASB). ~Excellent command of English language, spelling, grammar and punctuation. ~Local travel is occasionally required. Travel outside of the state is infrequently required. Typical travel time is generally less than a week.