Pechanga Band of Indians
Overview
This role requires a leader who can translate complex financial data into actionable insights, foster interdepartmental collaboration, identify opportunities for innovation and efficiency and be committed to advancing the Tribe’s economic sovereignty and prosperity for future generations. The Chief Financial Officer (CFO) serves as a key strategic partner to the Tribal Council, providing vision, direction, and oversight for all financial operations of the Tribal Government. This position is responsible for safeguarding Tribal assets, ensuring regulatory compliance and guiding the Tribe toward sustainable economic growth. The CFO will lead the development of forward-looking financial strategies that align with the Tribe’s cultural values, long-term goals, and community priorities. With a strong foundation in accounting, finance, and fiscal management, the CFO will collaborate with the Controller for the oversight of all the activities of the Finance department, including but not limited to budgeting; financial reporting; auditing; payroll and payroll reporting; per capita payments; tribal member benefits including self-insurance; financing; taxation and General Welfare Exclusions; forecasting investment management; and revenue optimization across governmental, enterprise; and programmatic operations. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Responsibilities
Safeguard all tribal government assets. Adhere to all policies and procedures of the Pechanga Tribal Government. Collaborate with the Tribal Council to develop and implement financial strategies that align with both short-term and long-term objectives. Develop financial forecasts, budgeting, and projections for operations. Present reports and strategic financial insights to the Tribal Council. Collaborate with the Controller for the oversight of all aspects of the finance department accounting including accounts receivable, payable, compliance of all payroll functions, including payment processing, reporting and payment of taxes, and general ledger functions. Develop, update, and maintain internal controls, to protect tribal assets. Establish, revise, update and maintain the finance department’s Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) and systems across the organization. Ensure compliance with federal grant requirements and related OMB 2 CFR Part 200 regulations. Oversee financial administration for federal grants and contracts, including billing, reporting, and close-outs. Ensure submission of required financial documentation and drawdowns within regulatory timelines. Ability to lead employees including guidance and assistance when needed for problem solving and assisting them to grow within their positions. Determine financial implications of employee benefit plans including review of renewals and recommendations regarding changes in coverage. Assist in designing and implementing Tribal Member health plans. Review and advise on retirement and deferred compensation plans. Responsible for the timely and accurate filing of all federal, state or other compliance documents. Design and manage the Tribe’s overall funding and financial resources — balancing cash, investments, revenues, and debt — to ensure stability and support long-term growth. Responsible for cash management, banking, borrowing, investing and safekeeping of securities. Responsible for short and long-term financial matters, policies and practices. Recommend Tribal government financial policies to the Tribal Council. Monitor financial performance of all entities of the Band and communicate with Tribal Council. Build and maintain strong working relationships with banks and financial service providers, and ensure open communication and collaboration with Tribal leadership to support the Tribe’s financial needs and priorities. Participate in the development and revisions as applicable, to the Investment Policy Statement for investing excess cash to maximize return with agreed upon risk. Manage investments, endowments, and adherence to investment policy statements. Maintain awareness of the external environment and anticipate impact on the financial affairs of the Tribal government. Provide financial support to all departments in major decisions affecting the Tribal government. Ensure completion of the annual budget process by guiding strategy, setting priorities, and overseeing preparation in coordination with the Controller and finance staff. Advise on the approval of all capital expenditures. Responsible for successful audit completion to ensure compliance with generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) and/or any other comprehensive basis of accounting. Monitor, review and advise on any restrictive covenants and other terms related to borrowings.
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This role requires a leader who can translate complex financial data into actionable insights, foster interdepartmental collaboration, identify opportunities for innovation and efficiency and be committed to advancing the Tribe’s economic sovereignty and prosperity for future generations. The Chief Financial Officer (CFO) serves as a key strategic partner to the Tribal Council, providing vision, direction, and oversight for all financial operations of the Tribal Government. This position is responsible for safeguarding Tribal assets, ensuring regulatory compliance and guiding the Tribe toward sustainable economic growth. The CFO will lead the development of forward-looking financial strategies that align with the Tribe’s cultural values, long-term goals, and community priorities. With a strong foundation in accounting, finance, and fiscal management, the CFO will collaborate with the Controller for the oversight of all the activities of the Finance department, including but not limited to budgeting; financial reporting; auditing; payroll and payroll reporting; per capita payments; tribal member benefits including self-insurance; financing; taxation and General Welfare Exclusions; forecasting investment management; and revenue optimization across governmental, enterprise; and programmatic operations. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Responsibilities
Safeguard all tribal government assets. Adhere to all policies and procedures of the Pechanga Tribal Government. Collaborate with the Tribal Council to develop and implement financial strategies that align with both short-term and long-term objectives. Develop financial forecasts, budgeting, and projections for operations. Present reports and strategic financial insights to the Tribal Council. Collaborate with the Controller for the oversight of all aspects of the finance department accounting including accounts receivable, payable, compliance of all payroll functions, including payment processing, reporting and payment of taxes, and general ledger functions. Develop, update, and maintain internal controls, to protect tribal assets. Establish, revise, update and maintain the finance department’s Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) and systems across the organization. Ensure compliance with federal grant requirements and related OMB 2 CFR Part 200 regulations. Oversee financial administration for federal grants and contracts, including billing, reporting, and close-outs. Ensure submission of required financial documentation and drawdowns within regulatory timelines. Ability to lead employees including guidance and assistance when needed for problem solving and assisting them to grow within their positions. Determine financial implications of employee benefit plans including review of renewals and recommendations regarding changes in coverage. Assist in designing and implementing Tribal Member health plans. Review and advise on retirement and deferred compensation plans. Responsible for the timely and accurate filing of all federal, state or other compliance documents. Design and manage the Tribe’s overall funding and financial resources — balancing cash, investments, revenues, and debt — to ensure stability and support long-term growth. Responsible for cash management, banking, borrowing, investing and safekeeping of securities. Responsible for short and long-term financial matters, policies and practices. Recommend Tribal government financial policies to the Tribal Council. Monitor financial performance of all entities of the Band and communicate with Tribal Council. Build and maintain strong working relationships with banks and financial service providers, and ensure open communication and collaboration with Tribal leadership to support the Tribe’s financial needs and priorities. Participate in the development and revisions as applicable, to the Investment Policy Statement for investing excess cash to maximize return with agreed upon risk. Manage investments, endowments, and adherence to investment policy statements. Maintain awareness of the external environment and anticipate impact on the financial affairs of the Tribal government. Provide financial support to all departments in major decisions affecting the Tribal government. Ensure completion of the annual budget process by guiding strategy, setting priorities, and overseeing preparation in coordination with the Controller and finance staff. Advise on the approval of all capital expenditures. Responsible for successful audit completion to ensure compliance with generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) and/or any other comprehensive basis of accounting. Monitor, review and advise on any restrictive covenants and other terms related to borrowings.
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