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CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER

CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER

JOB DESCRIPTION
CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER

LOCATION:               Burns Paiute Reservation

SALARY:                    $45,000.00/DOE
                                    Benefits available

OPEN:                         Immediately

CLOSING:                  Open Until Filled

Summary Description:

Under general direction of the General Manager, oversee all operations in connection with financial matters, including accounts receivable and payable, payroll, and auditing; trains and supervises department on systems of accounting for federal and state funded programs, policies, and procedures for transacting financial matters; ensures that the financial system is accurate, efficient, and in accordance with professional accounting practices and governmental regulations.  This position requires knowledge of GASB accounting principles, a thorough understanding of deferred revenues and the ability to communicate well with many different people.  This position requires sharing necessary information with program managers.  The position is fast paced and requires self-motivated people who can multi-task.

Duties:

Develops and implements the Accounting Department’s goals, projects, policies, procedures, methods, directs the general accounting activities including maintenance of general ledgers, insurance contracts, fixed asset control; prepares and presents financial reports to the Tribal Council and program directors, review of payroll records; cash management of the Tribe’s accounts, prepares monthly and timely financial reports to State and Federal funding agencies; develops and maintain internal audit control system.  Provides data, reports and other information to assist in the preparation of the annual audit; forecast revenues, expenditures, and year-end balances.  Prepares and revises the fiscal operating procedure manual; provide budget assistance and information to program directors and Tribal Council; Prepares presents and negotiates the annual indirect cost agreement with the necessary federal agencies; supervises daily accounting operations; supervises and evaluates accounting staff.     

 Qualifications:

• Accounting Manager with experience in fund accounting and reporting.

• Four (4) years progressively responsible experience in accounting, with at least three (3) years of management experience.

• Must possess a valid Oregon Motor Vehicle operator’s license.

• Working knowledge of accounting software.

Other Requirements:

• Must submit to and pass a drug test.
• Must permit a criminal background check.

Possess knowledge and understanding of P. L. 93-638 contracts, including State and other Federal grants.  Knowledge of Fund accounting would be a asset.

Indian Preference:

Indian Preference will be given to candidate showing proof of enrollment in a Federally Recognized tribe.  In the absence of qualified Indian applicant, all qualified applicants not entitled to or who fail to claim Indian Preference, will receive consideration without regards to Race, Color, Creed, Sex, Politics, Age, Religion or National Origin.

How to Apply:

Mail or submit resume’ with reference to:

                        Burns Paiute Tribe
                        Human Resource Director
                        100 Pasigo St.
                        Burns, OR  97720
                        Phone:  (541) 573-2088 x 236
                        Fax:      (541) 573-2323