Chief Financial Officer

JOB TITLE:

DEPARTMENT:

Finance

SUPERVISOR:

Tribal Council

SALARY:

$165,000 – $220,000

JOB SUMMARY:

Job Title: Chief Financial Officer (CFO)Department: Finance Reports To: Tribal Council and applicable governing Boards Classification: Exempt Status: Full-Time Salary Range: $165,000- $220,000 annually/DOE Location: Onsite-Hybrid and Remote is not eligible for this position. Job postings remain open for up to thirty (30) days or until a qualified candidate is selected. The organization reserves the right to close a posting at any time without prior notice, based on the hiring needs. JOB SUMMARY The Chief Financial Officer (CFO) provides executive-level financial leadership and strategic oversight for the Picayune Rancheria of the Chukchansi Indians (PRCI), Chukchansi Sovereign Enterprises (CSE), Tribal Nation Flower Company (TNFC), and Chukchansi Housing Authority (CHA).This position is responsible for fiscal strategy, financial integrity, regulatory compliance, enterprise risk management, budgeting, reporting, and long-term financial sustainability across governmental, corporate, housing, and commercial operations. The CFO serves as a key advisor to Tribal Council, governing boards, and executive leadership, ensuring transparency, accountability, and responsible stewardship of Tribal assets.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

Direct and oversee all financial operations across PRCI, CSE, TNFC, and CIHA
Develop and implement financial policies and internal control systems across all entities
Lead preparation of annual operating and capital budgets for each entity
Present financial statements and performance reports to Tribal Council and governing Boards
Ensure compliance with Tribal, federal, state, HUD, and other regulatory requirements
Oversee audits and implementation of audit recommendations
Establish and monitor internal controls and segregation of duties Manage cash flow, investments, capital planning, and debt obligations Provide financial modeling and analysis for new ventures and investment decisions
Oversee enterprise accounting systems and consolidated reporting structures
Supervise finance leadership and departmental staff across entities Coordinate grant compliance and federal program financial reporting Serve as primary liaison to auditors, financial institutions, and regulatory agencies

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

Certified Public Accountant (CPA) in good standing
Master’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or related field
At least fifteen (15) years of progressively responsible financial management experience
At least seven (7) years of executive-level financial leadership experience
Demonstrated experience overseeing multi-entity or subsidiary financial structures
Experience managing consolidated budgets exceeding $25 million
Experience with governmental accounting standards and enterprise financial reporting

PREFERRED REQUIREMENTS:

Experience working within Tribal governments, Section 17 corporations, or Tribal housing authorities
Knowledge of Federal Indian Law and Tribal governance structures
Experience overseeing cannabis or other highly regulated commercial enterprises
Experience managing HUD or federally funded housing programs
Experience implementing or upgrading enterprise financial systems

HOW TO APPLY:

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