SUMMARY OF FUNCTIONS: As a key member of the Executive Management Team, the Chief Financial Officer will report to the Chief Executive Officer and Business Council and assume a strategic role in the overall management of the Tribe. The Chief Financial Officer will have primary day-to-day responsibility for planning, implementing, managing and controlling all financial-related activities of the Tribe. This will include direct responsibility for: • Accounting • Finance • Forecasting • Strategic Planning • Legal • Property Management • Contract Analysis and Negotiations • Banking • Investing • Grant/Contract Management MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: • Provide leadership in the development for the continuous evaluation of short and longterm strategic financial objectives. • Ensure credibility of Finance group by providing timely and accurate analysis of budgets, financial trends and forecasts. • Direct and oversee all aspects of the Finance & Accounting functions of the organization. • Evaluates and advises on the impact of long range planning, introduction of new programs/strategies and regulatory action. • Establish and maintain strong relationships with the Administrator’s and the Tribal Council • Provide the Tribal Council with advice on the financial implications of their decisions and actions. • Manage processes for financial forecasting, budgets and reporting. • Provide recommendations to strategically enhance financial performance and business opportunities. • Ensure that effective Internal Controls are in place and ensure compliance with GAAP and applicable federal, state and local regulatory laws and rules for financial and tax reporting. • Ensure that effective Internal Controls are in place and ensure compliance the Governmental Accounting Standards and the compliance requirements of the Single Audit Act. • Responsible for the overall functionality of the Tribes automated accounting system and network, including overseeing the Information Technology department, its employees and contractors. • Understand the risks and potential of the Tribe. • Maintain appropriate insurance coverage. • Report financial information to the Tribal Council. • Maintain relations with external auditors and investigate their findings and recommendations. • Supervise supportive services staff. EDUCATION AND WORK EXPERIENCE REQUIRED: Qualifications and Requirements: • BS in Accounting (or equivalent), MBA and/or CPA highly desirable. • 10+ years in progressively responsible financial leadership roles, preferably within a Tribal Government or Tribal entity. • Strong experience in working within a management team. • High level or written and oral communication skills. • Valid Driver’s License Other Skills & Abilities: • PC proficiency is essential (Windows environment) • Strong working knowledge of Excel. • Strong working knowledge of MIP is preferred and/or other accounting software. SUPERVISORY CONTROLS: Work is performed under the Chief Executive Officer, who in consultation with in the incumbent develops overall objectives to be accomplished. The incumbent performs work independently and will oversee all supervision of the Shoshone-Paiute Finance Department. COMPLEXITY: Personal Attributes: • Strong interpersonal skills. • Ability to communicate and manage well • Ability to educate the accounting staff. • Strong problem solving and creative skills. • The ability to exercise sound judgment and make decisions based on accurate and timely analysis. • High level of integrity and dependability with a strong sense of urgency and resultsorientation. PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The responsibilities of this position are sedentary in nature. Sitting, walking, bending and may need to lift up to 20 lbs. High stress level and must be willing to travel. WORK ENVIRONMENT: The work environment is an office setting with adequate furniture, lighting and equipment