Chief Financial Officer Jobs

About The Position

Requirements

• A high school diploma or equivalent is required for all applicants.
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a closely related field; and Twelve (12) years of equivalent executive or senior-level leadership experience, including: Cross-agency or enterprise impact.
• At least five (5) years in a supervisory or management role at the mid-level to executive level.
• Fiscal and operational accountability.
• Progressively responsible accounting, finance, or fiscal administration experience, including significant leadership accountability for financial reporting, budgeting, audits, internal controls, and complex funding sources.
• Applicants who do not possess a bachelor’s degree (but meet the high school minimum requirement) must have at least eighteen (18) years of experience demonstrating comparable scope and responsibility.
• This must include at least five (5) years of executive or cross-agency oversight.
• Expert knowledge of nonprofit and fund accounting principles and grant financial management.
• Advanced knowledge of the Indian Self-Determination and Education Assistance Act (ISDEAA), Public Law 93-638 contracting, Tribal self-governance funding, and applicable fiscal compliance requirements is required.
• Expert knowledge of internal-control design, implementation, monitoring, and remediation.
• Demonstrated ability to identify, evaluate, communicate, and mitigate financial risks.
• Strong working knowledge of federal grant and contract requirements, including OMB Uniform Guidance and applicable travel and procurement standards.
• Demonstrated experience directing complex accounting operations, including general ledger, accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll accounting, and financial reporting.
• Demonstrated ability to develop, monitor, and report on complex organizational budgets, audits, and multi-source funding streams.
• Deep understanding of GAAP, financial controls, and audit readiness in nonprofit, Tribal, healthcare, or public sector environments.
• Proven ability to lead cross-functional financial teams, establish fiscal accountability systems, and implement strategic financial policies aligned with organizational goals.
• Strong ethical foundation, sound financial judgment, and the ability to navigate complex nonprofit regulatory environments.
• Demonstrated experience influencing executive decision-making and contributing to organizational strategy through data-driven financial insights.
• Demonstrated ability to evaluate the financial feasibility, sustainability, risk, and organizational implications of funding opportunities and growth initiatives.
• Demonstrated executive presence and the ability to build trust, collaboration, service accountability, and financial discipline across departments.
• Demonstrated ability to prepare and deliver clear, decision-oriented financial presentations to executive leaders, committees, governing boards, and Tribal councils.
• Demonstrated ability to advise executive leadership regarding the financial implications of strategic initiatives, resource allocations, and investments.
• Proven ability to communicate effectively across diverse communities and stakeholder groups, including Tribal governments, funders, executive boards, and program leaders.
• Advanced verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to develop, mentor, and hold a Finance team accountable through coaching, training, and performance oversight.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet tight deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to work independently with broad executive responsibility while maintaining accuracy, transparency, sound judgment, and accountability.
• Commitment to confidentiality, equity, and American Indian self-determination.
• This position requires an awareness and a profound respect for American Indian/Alaska Native traditions, customs, and socioeconomic contexts.
• It also requires the ability to work effectively with Tribal organizations, demonstrating tact, courtesy, discretion, resourcefulness, and sound judgment when handling sensitive matters.

Nice To Haves

• Master’s degree in accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field is preferred.
• An active CPA license is preferred.
• PowerPoint.
• Experience with Blackbaud, Paycom, Sage, SAP Concur, comparable financial systems, and systems conversions is preferred.
• Experience with Tribal health systems, nonprofit organizations, healthcare organizations, or the public sector is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Advises the CEO and Executive Leadership Team regarding financial strategy and provides financial information, analysis, and recommendations to the Finance Committee and Board of Directors.
• Ensures the effective, accurate, and compliant management of CRIHB’s financial affairs and safeguards the organization’s financial resources.
• Collaborates with executive leadership to develop and maintain financial continuity, emergency response, and organizational resilience plans.
• Evaluates revenue opportunities, reimbursement methodologies, indirect cost structures, and strategic funding opportunities.
• Oversees organizational accounting operations, including the general ledger, accounts payable, accounts receivable, financial reporting, and cash management, as well as payroll accounting, reconciliation, funding, and financial controls in coordination with Human Resources.
• Oversees the fiscal administration and financial compliance of grants, contracts, funding agreements, and subcontracts, including budgeting, expenditure monitoring, financial reporting, billing, drawdowns, and cost allocation.
• Ensures all funds are expended in accordance with federal, state, Tribal, grant, contract, and organizational requirements.
• Oversees financial monitoring, compliance activities, and fiscal accountability for subcontractors, participating programs, and funding sources.
• Develops and maintains financial management systems that provide accurate, timely, and meaningful financial information to leadership and program staff.
• Serves as the primary liaison on fiscal matters with funding agencies, auditors, banking institutions, and other financial partners.
• Directs the development, implementation, monitoring, and forecasting of organizational and program budgets.
• Oversees preparation and submission of financial reports, grant financial statements, cost reports, and other required fiscal documentation.
• Provides leadership, supervision, and performance management for Finance Department staff and promotes continuous professional development.
• Prepares and presents financial reports, dashboards, forecasts, and analyses to the CEO, Finance Committee, and Board of Directors.
• Oversees fiscal review and budget development for funding proposals, grants, contracts, and organizational initiatives.
• Establishes, maintains, and periodically updates fiscal policies, procedures, and internal controls to ensure sound financial governance.
• Directs the annual independent audit process and ensures the timely implementation of audit recommendations.
• Negotiates and manages indirect cost rates and cost allocation methodologies with applicable federal agencies.
• Coordinates and oversees organizational insurance coverage and conducts periodic financial risk management reviews to safeguard organizational assets.
• Collaborates with executive and department leadership to strengthen financial accountability, resource stewardship, and informed organizational decision-making.
• Coordinates and provides financial training and technical assistance to member Tribal health programs and Tribal financial leaders.
• Monitors the fiscal performance, financial compliance, and funding status of specially funded programs, grants, contracts, and strategic initiatives.
• Regular and predictable attendance.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.
• Maintains a valid, unrestricted driver’s license and ability to be insurable under CRIHB’s automobile insurance.
• Requires occasional overnight travel within CRIHB’s service area.
• Requires the ability to drive up to seven (7) hours a day.

Benefits

• Indian Preference in hiring is extended to qualified American Indians or Alaska Native applicants in accordance with CRIHB’s Indian Preference policy, as provided under Title 25 U.S.C. § 5307(b).