Chief Financial Officer

GREAT LAKES INTER-TRIBAL COUNCIL, INC.•Lac du Flambeau, WI

17d•$75,000 - $86,000•Onsite

About The Position

Establishes and maintains the accounting department's policies, procedures, controls, and reporting systems. Ensures legal and regulatory compliance for all accounting and financial reporting functions. Oversees cost and general accounting, accounts receivable/payable, payroll and risk management. Responsibilities include the overall management and supervision of the accounting department.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in accounting or business
two - five years of experience working in a computerized accounting office
Must be bondable
Individuals must possess excellent verbal and written communication skills
professional demeanor and appearance
problem solving skills
ability to manage time effectively
self-motivation skills
work effectively under pressure
ability to build positive work relationships with internal and external customers
ability to interact professionally with a wide variety of people
Individuals must be able to follow routine instructions and apply logic in the solving of various computer related issues.
Must be able to perform basic, intermediate, and advanced math functions.
Must be able to work with minimal supervision and be an effective and cooperative team player.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree in accounting or business
CPA certification is highly desired
Prior experience within mid-to-large organization and/or non-profit agencies
Experience with a Native American Tribal organization

Responsibilities

Manage and maintain the systems and integrity of accounting, financial reporting, and internal control systems.
Oversees budget ensuring expenses are within the budget limitations and allocated to proper programs, according to the relevant federal and state laws and policies of the board.
Ensures all grant conditions are complied with and that the entire financial operation complies with grantee policies, procedures, and standards.
Maintains and updates, annually, financial manual and accounting procedures.
Prepares and issues financial reports to the Board of Directors reflecting cash status, cash transactions, functional expenses, and performance in accordance with the approved budget.
Ensures that a comprehensive audit of the organization's accounting is conducted annually with an audit report issued to the Board of Directors and funding agencies.
Prepare budgets, budget estimates, and financial reports· at the request of the CEO and/or the Board of Directors.
Assists program staff with budget revisions and new grant proposals.
Ensure proper tax filings.
Develops the Indirect Cost Proposal, annually, to submit to the cognizant agency.
Retains hiring and termination authority for the accounting department. Train, counsel, review, coach and manage the staff in the accounting department.
Performs other duties as necessary to fulfill the responsibilities of the position.
Maintains space cost allocations for central service billings.
Oversee insurance policies - property, general, cyber, crime, and workers compensation.
Backup for accounting staff as needed.
Engages in networking activities to ensure awareness of services available.
Attend all trainings and meetings as scheduled.
Seeks and attends additional training, conferences, or seminars as need to stay current on job related subject matters.