Chief Finance Officer

JOB TITLE:

DEPARTMENT:

Finance

SUPERVISOR:

Chief Executive Officer

SALARY:

101,135-177,341

JOB SUMMARY:

The Chief Finance Officer (CFO) is responsible for ensuring that all financial systems are in place and functioning effectively; and ensures that the organization has all financial and statistical information necessary to operate effectively. Functions supervised include accounting, procurement, property management, data processing, Tribal investment policy, Federal and State contract and grant financial administration, and other financial support functions.The CFO provides direct supervision for the Assistant Finance Officer and Fiscal Comptroller and indirect supervision for other departmental staff. The nature of this position may require working an adjusted work schedule to meet department needs.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Develop, implement, and maintain financial policies and procedures necessary for The Klamath Tribes Administration.
2. Coordinate and facilitate short and long-term financial forecasting and planning; including recommending spending and investment strategies for the Tribes as outlined in the Investment Policies
3. Direct the Tribes’ accounting and financial management activities and serve as a subject matter resource to Administration Tribal Directors, Managers and Staff.
4. Coordinate investments, banking, borrowing, and related financial activities.
5. Responsible for maintenance and continued development of established fund accounting system which guarantees accurate management of Tribal finances.
6. Develop, implement, and manage a paperless finance system with the ability to work in a virtual environment.
7. Analyze federal budget and related legislative process and keep organization informed on matters affecting The Klamath Tribes. Recommend actions to be taken by The Klamath Tribes, with respect thereto.
8. Coordinate the development of Program budgets. Provide technical assistance to the Department Directors, program managers, and Budget Committee.
9. Monitor the financial compliance with awarded contracts and grants.
10. Prepare Request for Proposal (RFP) for selection and coordination of Tribal Administration’s annual audit of all revenues and expenditures.
11. Oversee and review the development, calculation, negotiation and budget of the annual indirect cost proposal with the DOI, Interior Business Center, Indirect Cost Services Office.
12. Implement, supervise and evaluate special, short-term projects as assigned.
13. Exercise supervisory duties for department staff, including program activities, overall work planning and priorities. Evaluate performance and identify training needs.
14. Serve as a key team member of the Klamath Tribes Budget Committee.
15. Serve as a key team member of the Administration self-monitoring process. Analyze and prepare financial reports for the Self-Monitoring Team for Department monitoring.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

REQUIRED to possess a BA/BS Degree in Accounting. (Copy of degree or transcripts must be submitted with application.)
REQUIRED to possess a minimum of five years management-level experience in accounting/financial management with three years’ experience managing governmental fund accounting systems or equivalent combination of education experience.
REQUIRED to have knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles, (GAAP).
REQUIRED to have working knowledge and understanding of uniform administrative requirements, cost principles and audit requirements for federal awards to Indian Tribal Governments; Uniform Guidance for Federal Awards � 2 CFR Part 200.
REQUIRED to have five years of progressively responsible experience in an administrative capacity, including a minimum of two years of direct staff supervision and directly managing programs.
REQUIRED to have two years of budgetary experience in an administrative capacity and be able to interpret and administer multiple complex funding streams and strict budgetary guidelines as outlined in program grants and memorandums of agreement (MOUs).
REQUIRED to possess experience with federal and state administrative requirements for grants and contracts.
REQUIRED to have experience in the use of computers and automated financial systems; including experience in computerized fund accounting and budget systems and spreadsheets (Excel).
REQUIRED to submit a writing sample with application. Document must reflect the applicant’s ability to write professionally, clearly, and succinctly.
REQUIRED to possess and maintain a valid Oregon Driver’s License, (out of state applicants must receive ODL within 90 days of hire), have good driving record and be insurable by The Klamath Tribes’ vehicle insurance policy. (Must submit copy of driver license with application.)

PREFERRED REQUIREMENTS:

Master’s Degree in Accounting is preferred.
Certified Public Accountant (CPA) license.
Three years of experience in preparing consolidated governmental financial statements, preferred.
Experience working with Indian Tribes and P.L. 93-638 and/or Tribal Self-Governance, preferred.
Knowledge of the Single Audit Act and government auditing standards, preferred.

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