Chief Financial Officer at Chitimacha Tribe of Louisiana in CHARENTON, Louisiana

Job Description:

CHITIMACHA TRIBE OF LOUISIANA JOB SUMMARY: Performs high-level leadership, managerial, administrative, and financial responsibilities; provides oversight over the areas of accounting, budgeting, payroll, procurement, risk management, per capita, and other fiscal plans and programs; plans, implements, and manages investment strategies; analyzes financial data for the Tribe and its related enterprises and advises council. EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE: Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or Finance AND ten (10) years accounting, auditing, fiscal administration, investing or related experience including Four (4) years’ experience at a senior accounting management level, CPA required. ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS: *Must be able to successfully pass a background screening/investigation. *Pre-employment and random drug screen. *Valid driver’s license is required when driving vehicles for work-related purposes. BENEFITS: Medical Insurance (Federal Program), Dental / Vision Insurance, Critical Illness Insurance, 401(k) Employer Match, Paid Time Off (PTO), Employee Discounts, Employer Paid Life Insurance, Short Term / Long Term Disability and Life Insurance. HOW TO APPLY: View our website, www.chitimacha.gov, or visit the Human Resources Department at 230 Chitimacha Loop, Charenton, Louisiana. Applications are accepted: Monday–Thursday 7:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. and Friday 7:30 a.m. 11:30 a.m. CLOSING DATE: OPEN UNTIL FILLED PREFERENCE WILL BE GIVEN TO QUALIFIED NATIVE AMERICANS PURSUANT TO PUBLIC LAW 93-638 AND THE INDIAN SELF-DETERMINATION AND EDUCATION ASSISTANCE ACT AND THE INDIAN CIVIL RIGHTS ACT 25 U.S.C. 450e(B).