Chief Financial Officer

Description

The Chief Financial Officer (“CFO”) is responsible for administration and financial duties for the organization, including developing strategic plans based on the organization’s goals that will promote growth and customer satisfaction, through collaboration with the senior leadership team. In addition to administrative and financial duties, the CFO shall also have oversite of payroll staff, HRIS/accounting systems and activities within the organization. 

Major Duties:

· Oversees, directs, and organizes the accounting, risk, budget preparation, financial controls and audit functions.

· Enables cross-collaboration across divisions and business units to create tools and processes that support reporting, analysis and forecasting.

· Ensures staff members receive timely and appropriate training and development.

· Establishes and monitors staff performance and development goals, assigns accountabilities, sets objectives, establishes priorities, conducts annual performance appraisals and administers salary adjustments.

· Serves as the primary liaison with both external and internal auditors as well as regulators and examiners.

· Works with other leaders to monitor financial activities and provide financial guidance as needed.

· Preparation of all financial statements and regulatory reports, including income statements, balance sheets, shareholder reports, tax returns, bank call reports, Federal Reserve reports and other governmental or regulatory agency reports.

· Compares projections to actual figures and budgeted expenses to actual expenses; makes or oversees any necessary adjustments to future projections and budgets.

· Monitors and manages cash balances and cash forecasts.

· Manages and invests excess funds and oversee the organization’s investment portfolio.

· Participates as part of the Executive Team, works with the CEO, Board and other Executives to coordinate planning and establish priorities for the strategic planning process.

· Complies with regulations and policies of the organization.

· Understands and mitigates key elements of the organization’s risk profile.

· Ensures that the organization complies with legal and regulatory requirements.

· Represents the organization at community, business networking and trade association functions.

· Approves and oversees projects.

· Coordinates administrative, financial or legal matters with appropriate outside professional staff or legal counsel, as appropriate. 

· Communicates relevant issues in timely manner to CEO, COO or other appropriate staff.

· Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration or equivalent experience is required; a Master’s degree or CPA qualification is preferred. 
• Five (5) to ten (10) years of management experience in a tribally-owned corporation or similar operation.
• Experience performing as a CFO or Controller government contracting.
• Experience with Construction Accounting (Cost vs. Billings, WIP, etc.)
• Experience with Accounting software packages such as CostPoint, Unanet or similar. 
• Experience in Real Estate Development is preferred.
• Proficiency in information technology and computer knowledge, including technology trends relevant to the industry.
• Demonstratable poise, tact and diplomacy with the ability to handle sensitive and confidential information and situations.
• Demonstrable ability and proven track record in strategy-building and implementation. 
• Advanced written, oral, interpersonal and negotiating skills with ability to recognize and respond to sales opportunities.
• Ability to communicate clearly and professionally through both verbal and written skills.
• Ability to organize, multi-task, plan and set priorities to meet deadlines with minimal supervision.
• Ability to pay close attention to detail and to make reliable and prompt decisions using available information.
• Ability to effectively work with both internal and external customers.
• Demonstrates good work habits, maintains a professional appearance and attitude and follows policies and procedures.
• Strong leadership and management skills
• Must project a friendly, courteous, patient and professional image at all times, even under adverse conditions.

Physical Demands: 

· Physically mobile with reasonable accommodations.

· Ability to sit for extended periods of time.

· Ability to read computer screens, email and talk on the phone.

· Ability to bend, reach, kneel, twist and grip items while working at assigned desk area.

• Ability to lift up to twenty-five (25) pounds.

Work Environment:

• Professional and deadline-oriented environment in an office setting.
• Interaction with staff, stakeholders, the executive team and customers.

Indian Preference Exercised: 

Prairie Band, LLC is subject to Title 22: Employment Code of the Prairie Band Potawatomi Nation. In accordance with Title 22, this position is designated as a TIER 2 position. Preference will be given to individuals to the extent required pursuant to Section 22-2-4(B).