Chief Financial Officer

The Bi

Qualifications

Experience: Minimum of 7–10 years of progressive financial leadership experience, ideally within a Tribal government, municipal government, or large-scale hospitality/enterprise organization.

Education: Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a closely related field. A CPA designation or Master’s degree (MBA/MPA) is highly preferred.

Technical Skills: Deep expertise in fund accounting, federal grant compliance (Single Audit Act), and enterprise revenue tracking.

Leadership: Proven ability to communicate complex financial data clearly to non-financial stakeholders and lead a diverse, cross-functional team.

Key Responsibilities

Strategic Leadership & Enterprise Expansion

Serve as the primary financial advisor to the CEO and Tribal Council, providing predictive modeling and risk assessments for all tribal enterprises and development projects.

Oversee financial structuring, capital deployment, and hospitality accounting for the upcoming hotel, RV resort, and housing initiatives.

Implement and refine financial workflows to ensure seamless coordination between the Fiscal Department, the COOs, and the Tribe’s diverse operational divisions.

Government Finance & Grant Compliance

Direct the administration of all federal, state, and private grants, ensuring absolute compliance with 2 CFR 200, PL 93-638 contracts, and other relevant funding regulations.

Lead the annual budgeting process, coordinate external audits, and negotiate the Tribe’s Indirect Cost Rate (IDC) agreements.

Optimize internal controls, standard operating procedures, and procurement policies to safeguard Tribal assets.

Team Development & Operations

Evaluate, mentor, and build capacity within the Fiscal Department staff.

Execute the strategic recommendations resulting from the recent independent department assessment to streamline processes and upgrade financial reporting systems.

$120,000-$170,000 annually