Chief Finance Officer

As a key member of the Tribe’s Management Team, the Chief Financial Officer (CFO) has the primary responsibility for ensuring the financial integrity of the Tribal government organization by recommending, implementing and enforcing sound fiscal management policies and procedures. The CFO trains and supervises the Finance Staff to operate fiscal management systems and serves as the Tribe’s principal liaison with external organizations concerning financial accountability.

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1.Directs the Tribe’s accounting and financial management activities, as well as its fiscal relationships with Tribal managers, department/program directors, funding agencies, financial institutions, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS), creditors and vendors.

2.Develops, recommends for Tribal Council approval, implements and enforces sound fiscal management policies; establishes and maintains accounting and financial management systems and procedures, including those related to treasury, planning, budgeting, cash flow management, payroll, purchasing/procurement, property management, risk management/insurance, taxes and internal controls; coordinates audits.

3.Develops internal auditing functions to meet audit requirements; develops and implements strategies for limiting financial liability and risk exposure; secures adequate insurance coverage’s; develops and maintains essential computerized/electronic financial management systems.

4.Trains, supervises, evaluates and coordinates the work of Finance Staff who perform the full range of accounting and financial management functions of the Tribe (ex; bank account reconciliations, cash deposits and receipts, contract management, payroll processing, procurement/purchasing, travel arrangements, loans, advances, reimbursements and insurance claims processing).

5.As a member of the Tribal Management Team, works cooperatively with the Tribal Chairman, Self-Governance Staff, Program Planner, Contract Compliance Specialist, Department/Program Directors, Director of Operations and Executive Director and Fiscal Officers of subsidiary corporations to develop and implement sound plans, budgets and financial management systems.

6.Assesses the financial condition of the Karuk Tribe and makes monthly financial/operating reports to the Tribal Council; responds to (or directs responses to) requests from department/program personnel for timely, accurate financial reports on departmental/programactivities.

7.Coordinates with other members of the Tribal Management Team to analyze trends in public and private funding availability, and trends in Tribal revenues and expenditures, and advises the Executive Director and Tribal Council regarding potentially adverse and/or beneficial impacts.

8.Attends meetings of the Karuk Tribal Council/Karuk Tribal Health Board and provides financial management advice as necessary and appropriate for sound management decision-making bythese governing boards.

9.Complete fiscal portion of Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA), Uniform Data System (UDS) and Department of Health Care Access and Information (OSHPD) reports.

10.Prepare annual indirect cost proposal and negotiate rate with the Federal Department of the Interior (DOI).

11.Prepare fixed asset and depreciation schedules.

12.Prepare annual statement of federal expenditures report making sure that all funds are reconciled to the report. Follow up on any grants that should be closed out by the end of that fiscal year.

13.Create Request for Proposal (RFP) for audit services. Evaluate proposals and make a recommendation to the Tribal Council.

14.Ensures that all items on the external auditors check list are completed prior to the auditors arriving to complete fieldwork.

15.Reviews grants and contracts prior to being submitted to the Council for approval.

16.Evaluate economic development proposals including payback analysis to make sure that investment decisions are sound.

17.Manage the Tribe’s day to day activities when the Chairman and Vice Chairman are not in the office.

18.Be available for local and out of the area travel as required for job related training. Attends all required meetings and functions..

19.Shall be polite and maintain a priority system in accepting other position related job duties asassigned.

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1.Must possess a bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance or related field and five years + management-level experience in accounting/financial management with three years’ experience managing governmental fund accounting systems or equivalent combination of education experience. Certified Public Accountant certification required.

2.Must possess grant administration and management experience managing over 200 grants and/or $43 million.

3.Must have demonstrated ability to read, analyze and interpret common technical journals,financial reports and legal documents; ability to respond to common inquiries or complaints from regulatory and funding agencies, creditors and vendors, and members of the Tribal staff and community; ability to communicate effectively with governing boards and members of the management team regarding financial management issues and financial condition of the Tribe.

4.Must have demonstrated knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP), federalcompact, contract and grant management procedures and OMB Circulars and other regulationsgoverning financial management practices of Tribal governments.

5.Must have demonstrated ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts and draw validconclusions; ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical ordiagram form and communicate findings and conclusions to governing boards and members ofthe management team.

6.Must have demonstrated abilities to both initiate and follow through on complex financialmanagement tasks, manage time well, meet deadlines and respond effectively to sometimesfrustrating and unforeseeable complications in the performance of assigned duties.

7.Must possess valid driver’s license, good driving record, and be insurable by the Tribe’sinsurance carrier.

8.Must adhere to confidentiality policy.

9.Must successfully pass a drug screening test and criminal background check.

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