JOB TITLE:

Chief Financial Officer

DEPARTMENT:

Finance

SUPERVISOR:

Tribal Council

SALARY:

$165,000 – $220,000

JOB SUMMARY:

Job Title: Chief Financial Officer (CFO)Department: Finance    Reports To: Tribal Council and applicable governing Boards   Classification: Exempt  Status: Full-Time  Salary Range: $165,000- $220,000 annually/DOE Location: Onsite-Hybrid and Remote is not eligible for this position. Job postings remain open for up to thirty (30) days or until a qualified candidate is selected. The organization reserves the right to close a posting at any time without prior notice, based on the hiring needs. JOB SUMMARY  The Chief Financial Officer (CFO) provides executive-level financial leadership and strategic oversight for the Picayune Rancheria of the Chukchansi Indians (PRCI), Chukchansi Sovereign Enterprises (CSE), Tribal Nation Flower Company (TNFC), and Chukchansi Housing Authority (CHA).This position is responsible for fiscal strategy, financial integrity, regulatory compliance, enterprise risk management, budgeting, reporting, and long-term financial sustainability across governmental, corporate, housing, and commercial operations. The CFO serves as a key advisor to Tribal Council, governing boards, and executive leadership, ensuring transparency, accountability, and responsible stewardship of Tribal assets.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Direct and oversee all financial operations across PRCI, CSE, TNFC, and CIHA
  • Develop and implement financial policies and internal control systems across all entities
  • Lead preparation of annual operating and capital budgets for each entity
  • Present financial statements and performance reports to Tribal Council and governing Boards
  • Ensure compliance with Tribal, federal, state, HUD, and other regulatory requirements
  • Oversee audits and implementation of audit recommendations
  • Establish and monitor internal controls and segregation of duties Manage cash flow, investments, capital planning, and debt obligations Provide financial modeling and analysis for new ventures and investment decisions
  • Oversee enterprise accounting systems and consolidated reporting structures
  • Supervise finance leadership and departmental staff across entities Coordinate grant compliance and federal program financial reporting Serve as primary liaison to auditors, financial institutions, and regulatory agencies

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

  • Certified Public Accountant (CPA) in good standing
  • Master’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or related field
  • At least fifteen (15) years of progressively responsible financial management experience
  • At least seven (7) years of executive-level financial leadership experience
  • Demonstrated experience overseeing multi-entity or subsidiary financial structures
  • Experience managing consolidated budgets exceeding $25 million
  • Experience with governmental accounting standards and enterprise financial reporting

PREFERRED REQUIREMENTS:

  • Experience working within Tribal governments, Section 17 corporations, or Tribal housing authorities
  • Knowledge of Federal Indian Law and Tribal governance structures
  • Experience overseeing cannabis or other highly regulated commercial enterprises
  • Experience managing HUD or federally funded housing programs
  • Experience implementing or upgrading enterprise financial systems

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