CAMPO BAND OF MISSION INDIANS

36190 Church Road

Campo, CA 91906

(619) 478-9046

POSITION ACCOUNCEMENT

POSITION: CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER

DATE OF ANNOUNCEMENT: January 18, 2021

CLOSING DATE: Until Filled

HOURS: Full Time

SALARY: $100,000 to $150,000 DOE

GENERAL STATEMENT OF RESPONSIBILITIES:

Under the general supervision of the Tribal Chairman, the Chief Financial Officer is responsible for the design, operations, and control of effective administration procedures related to accounting, payroll, property control and procurement for Tribal governmental funds. In addition, he/she operates in an advisory capacity on financial matters related to tribal enterprises and businesses. He/She is responsible for, and supervises, all personnel assigned to him/her.

SPECIFIC AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Develop, establish and maintain proper accounting procedures and internal control processes to ensure that the financial accounting records, financial reports, management reports and financial budgets are accurate, complete, and timely and presented in a professional manner.

• Design and implement cash management system.

• Manage general ledger accounting, including all balance sheet accounts (bank reconciliation), coding of expenditures to proper budget accounts as well as chart of accounts.

• Ensure that accounts payable are paid in a timely manner.

• Prepare complex accounting records, reports and analysis in all areas of tribal finances.

• Reviews financials, assists with analysis of business opportunities presented to the Tribe, and reviews business plans and other offeri ngs by trial businesses.

• Coordinate the annual budget (BIA, IHS, tribal contracts and/or grants, as well as gaming and non-gaming enterprises) process for all tribal funds and departments, including preparation of initial budgets.

• Prepare monthly financial reports on all programs for presentation to the Tribal Chairman and Tribal Council.

• Analyze department financial reports on a regular basis (minimum quarterly) to ensure that the Tribe can meet financial obligations.

• Analyze financial records to forecast future financial position and budget requirements.
• Control the preparation of forms, reports, and other required documents necessary for compliance with state and federal regulatory requirements related to contracts and grants.
• Oversees necessary cash draw down request to appropriate agencies.
• Prepares report to the General Council on financial status of the Tribe at least twice per year.
• Analyze financial trends and explain assumptions, methodology and anticipated (forecasted) results, directly support tribal executive level managers in the day-to-day cost control and financial performance of each program.
• Coordinate the annual independent audit of tribal financial records and preparation of audited financial statements.
• Review internal controls and establish policy and procedure at the management level to ensure adequate safeguard of assets.
• Direct internal audits involving review of accounting and administrative controls.
• Evaluate and recommend insurance coverage for protection against property losses and potential liabilities.
• Supervise accounting management and support staff to ensure proper compliance with, and execution of, accounting policies and procedures as well as tribal personnel guidelines.
• Review and monitor the work-product of accounting staff to ensure the accuracy, completeness, timeliness and proper presentation of accounts receivable, accounts payable, general ledger, payroll tax and other accounting information.
• Understand fully, manage, coordinate and train staff with regard to the computer hardware and software systems employed in the tribal fiscal office.
• Complete special financial analysis work and other administrative duties as requested by the Tribal Chairman and Tribal Council.
• Contributes to the team effort by participating in the Campo Band of Mission Indians facility wide program improvements, goals and standards.
• Other duties as assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business Administration with emphasis in Accounting or Finance, Master's Degree preferred.
• Any one of the following or equivalent desired: Certified Public Accountant (CPA), Certified Internal Auditor (CIA), Certified Management Accountant (CMA), Certified Government Financial Manager (CFGM) or Certified Government Auditing Professional (CGAP).
• Ability to be bonded.
• Minimum of five (5) years management experience in the accounting field, minimum of three (3) years in governmental accounting.
• Experience maintaining and operating a budget for a complex organization with multiple funding sources and departments.
• Experience in automated accounting software programs.
• Demonstrated computer experience in areas of database, spreadsheet, graphics and accounting software packages.
• Demonstrated ability to understand and comprehend the different business and program activities of the Tribe.
• Valid driver's license.
• No felony convictions and no serious misdemeanor convictions. No record of criminal convictions of any kind with the past five (5) years.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Complete understanding of GASB 34 requirements.

*** Preference will be given to candidates with Certified Public Account or Certified Governmental Financial Manager (CFGM) designations.

*** Preference will be given to Native Americans (42 CFR 36.221)

COVID-19 Precaution(s):

• Remote interview process
• Personal protective equipment provided or required
• Temperature screenings
• Social distancing guidelines in place
• Virtual meetings
• Sanitizing, disinfecting, or cleaning procedures in place

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $100,000.00 - $150,000.00 per year

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Work Location: In person

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