Kickapoo Traditional Tribe of Texas
Chief Financial Officer
Kickapoo Traditional Tribe of Texas, Eagle Pass, Texas, United States, 78852
In order to be considered for any vacancy within the Kickapoo Traditional Tribe of Texas, an application must be completed. If you are among the qualified candidates, you will receive a call or email from one of our coordinators to schedule an interview. Once your application is completed, please send it to the Human Resources Department at HR@ktttribe.org.
Employment Application
Job Description Position:
Chief Financial Officer
Supervisor:
Tribal Administrator
Division:
Tribal Operations Administration
Department:
Accounting
Responsibilities The Chief Financial Officer (CFO) is responsible for the financial management and overall fiscal administration of the Kickapoo Traditional Tribe of Texas. Serves as a principal policy-formulating administrator for all fiscal management and business service, including the following areas: financial management, federal financial participation (grants, etc.), and budget development. Serves as a member of the Tribal Council’s executive staff. Serves as the Tribal Administrator’s special and principal advisor regarding management objectives. Represents the Tribal Administrator and the Department before the Tribal Council.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Serve as Chief Financial Officer for the Tribe for all fiscal management and business services for the Tribe
Formulate overall principal fiscal policies, procedures and guidelines to maximize Tribal resources while ensuring the Tribe complies with all applicable Tribal, State and Federal laws
Develop and formulate policies and procedures to implement long-term strategic goals; plan programmatic Tribal initiatives as mandated by the Tribal Council and Tribal Administrator
Evaluate and advise on the impact of short and long-range planning, introduction of new programs/strategies and regulatory action
Provide timely and accurate analysis of budgets, financial reports and financial trends
Provide technical financial advice and knowledge to others within the financial department and the Tribal organization
Provide strategic financial input and leadership on decision making issues affecting the organization, i.e., evaluation of potential alliances acquisitions and/or mergers and pension funds and investments.
Optimize the handling of banking and deposit relationships and initiate appropriate strategies to enhance cash position.
Develop a reliable cash flow projection process and reporting mechanism
Be an advisor from the financial perspective on any contracts or agreements into which the Tribe may enter.
Evaluate the Tribe’s finances and plan for continual improvement of the efficiency and effectiveness of the Tribe’s financial assets
Perform such other tasks as may be assigned from time to time by the Tribal Administrator.
Education/Experience Requirements Minimum Qualifications Minimum of verifiable, Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or Finance from an Accredited College or University.
Minimum of five years’ experience as Chief Financial Officer or Director of Accounting of a business entity that consists of multiple departments and/or subordinate business operations. Must be familiar and proficient with business functions and fiscal reporting of a governmental type of entity and with the requirements and fiscal reporting for participation in State and Federal grant and entitlement programs and Fund accounting principles.
Preferred Qualifications Prior work experience is preferred.
Native American Preference KTTT recognizes preference for KTTT tribal members and qualified Native American tribal members including preferential treatment in recruitment, hiring, promotions, layoffs and reductions in force so long as they meet minimum job qualifications.
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Employment Application
Job Description Position:
Chief Financial Officer
Supervisor:
Tribal Administrator
Division:
Tribal Operations Administration
Department:
Accounting
Responsibilities The Chief Financial Officer (CFO) is responsible for the financial management and overall fiscal administration of the Kickapoo Traditional Tribe of Texas. Serves as a principal policy-formulating administrator for all fiscal management and business service, including the following areas: financial management, federal financial participation (grants, etc.), and budget development. Serves as a member of the Tribal Council’s executive staff. Serves as the Tribal Administrator’s special and principal advisor regarding management objectives. Represents the Tribal Administrator and the Department before the Tribal Council.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Serve as Chief Financial Officer for the Tribe for all fiscal management and business services for the Tribe
Formulate overall principal fiscal policies, procedures and guidelines to maximize Tribal resources while ensuring the Tribe complies with all applicable Tribal, State and Federal laws
Develop and formulate policies and procedures to implement long-term strategic goals; plan programmatic Tribal initiatives as mandated by the Tribal Council and Tribal Administrator
Evaluate and advise on the impact of short and long-range planning, introduction of new programs/strategies and regulatory action
Provide timely and accurate analysis of budgets, financial reports and financial trends
Provide technical financial advice and knowledge to others within the financial department and the Tribal organization
Provide strategic financial input and leadership on decision making issues affecting the organization, i.e., evaluation of potential alliances acquisitions and/or mergers and pension funds and investments.
Optimize the handling of banking and deposit relationships and initiate appropriate strategies to enhance cash position.
Develop a reliable cash flow projection process and reporting mechanism
Be an advisor from the financial perspective on any contracts or agreements into which the Tribe may enter.
Evaluate the Tribe’s finances and plan for continual improvement of the efficiency and effectiveness of the Tribe’s financial assets
Perform such other tasks as may be assigned from time to time by the Tribal Administrator.
Education/Experience Requirements Minimum Qualifications Minimum of verifiable, Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or Finance from an Accredited College or University.
Minimum of five years’ experience as Chief Financial Officer or Director of Accounting of a business entity that consists of multiple departments and/or subordinate business operations. Must be familiar and proficient with business functions and fiscal reporting of a governmental type of entity and with the requirements and fiscal reporting for participation in State and Federal grant and entitlement programs and Fund accounting principles.
Preferred Qualifications Prior work experience is preferred.
Native American Preference KTTT recognizes preference for KTTT tribal members and qualified Native American tribal members including preferential treatment in recruitment, hiring, promotions, layoffs and reductions in force so long as they meet minimum job qualifications.
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