Our client is seeking an experienced and strategic Treasurer to provide executive leadership over all treasury and financial operations. This highly visible role is responsible for safeguarding organizational assets, developing sound fiscal policies, ensuring financial accountability, and supporting long-term financial sustainability. The ideal candidate will bring strong governmental fund accounting expertise, exceptional leadership skills, and the ability to communicate complex financial information to executive leadership and governing bodies.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead all treasury and financial operations, ensuring sound fiscal management and accountability.
- Develop, implement, and maintain financial policies, procedures, and internal controls.
- Prepare and oversee the annual operating budget and long-term financial planning process.
- Provide financial analysis and recommendations to executive leadership and governing bodies.
- Monitor departmental budgets and ensure expenditures remain within approved appropriations.
- Oversee preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reporting.
- Direct financial audits and serve as the primary liaison with external auditors.
- Develop and execute investment and cash management strategies to maximize financial performance.
- Ensure compliance with applicable accounting standards, regulations, and funding requirements.
- Review fiscal impact analyses related to legislation, appropriations, grants, and strategic initiatives.
- Oversee revenue collection, cash disbursements, and financial risk management activities.
- Conduct financial reviews, investigations, and audits as necessary to protect organizational resources.
- Lead, mentor, and develop finance staff while fostering a culture of accountability and continuous improvement.
- Present financial reports and recommendations to executive leadership, boards, and other stakeholders.
- Perform additional duties and special projects as assigned.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field required.
- Active Certified Public Accountant (CPA) designation required.
- Minimum of two years of governmental fund accounting experience required.
- Proven experience leading financial operations, budgeting, auditing, and strategic financial planning.
- Strong knowledge of governmental accounting principles, financial reporting, and internal controls.
- Demonstrated ability to develop and implement financial policies and procedures.
- Experience managing budgets, investments, and organizational financial strategy.
- Excellent leadership, communication, and relationship-building skills.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities while maintaining accuracy and confidentiality.
- Must be eligible to obtain a bond consistent with organizational requirements.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience working within tribal government, governmental entities, or similarly regulated environments.
- Familiarity with tribal governance, funding structures, and financial compliance requirements.
- Appreciation for indigenous culture, heritage, and community engagement.