Chief Financial Officer

Come join our team at Seldovia Village Tribe (SVT)!

Hours: Full-time salaried 35 hours per week

Salary Range: $120000 to $150000 per year and up depending on experience

Type of Employment: In-person not a remote position

What Youll Do:

• Plan direct and manage the Tribes overall financial plans and policies under the oversight of the CEO. This position ensures the efficiency of the Tribes financial operations and coordinates the necessary and appropriate financial reporting for the organization.
• In coordination with the accounting staff maintain accounting records of the Tribe to ensure integrity and accuracy in compliance with generally accepted accounting principles.

• Monthly review of general ledger to ensure correct and appropriate coding to grant/funding sources and locations.
• Prepare monthly finance reports submit to CEO for review and distribute to program managers. Prepare quarterly periodic and annual grant reports for all funding agencies. Prepare financial reports to submit to CEO for review by the Tribal Council.
• Monitor and reconcile bank accounts monthly. Upload/submit ACH payments through the bank
• Provide financial data submissions as needed to granting and other outside agencies (e.g. HRSA UDS report SOA TMAC program etc.)
• Work with outside auditors at year-end to provide necessary support and assist in preparing schedules invoices explanation of supporting materials and procedures. Prepare any other necessary data.
• Assists program managers and Grants managers with budget preparation. Coordinates combined annual organization-wide budgets to submit to CEO and Tribal Council for approval.
• Review monthly payroll for accuracy prior to commitment. Serve as backup to Homer Accountant for monthly payroll processing.
• Direct and mentor the accounting team including the Homer Accountant Seldovia Accountant A/P Clerks Homer and Seldovia and lead biller as well as any contractors hired to support financial functions of the organization.
  
• Perform other duties as assigned by CEO.
• Be able to travel as needed to other communities including to and from Homer / Seldovia by small airplane and sometimes by boat when airplanes are on weather hold. Travel is a day trip but inclement weather may require an overnight stay.

What Youll Need:

• Bachelors degree in Business Administration or Accounting/Finance or equivalent required.
• 5-7 Years of experience in a senior accounting position.
• Additional education in an accounting-focused program and/or fulfillment of State of Alaska CPA Licensure requirements is desirable but not required.
• Knowledge of GAAP GASB and OMB Circulars including principles and practices of management and fund accounting finance and business administration. Knowledge of Local State and Federal regulations
• Knowledge of managerial and statistical analysis techniques and reporting procedures.
• Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
• Ability to interact and maintain good working relationships with individuals of varying social and cultural backgrounds employees and officials.
• Ability to work independently and efficiently under stressful conditions make solid decisions and exercise independent judgment. Ability to handle multiple tasks and meet strict timelines.
• Mac and PC literate knowledge and use of Word and Excel spreadsheets. Ability to use computerized accounting systems.
• Must be able to successfully pass a pre-employment drug screen and a pre-employment background check including fingerprinting.

What Youll Get:

• 11 Paid Holidays per year
• 12 Days of Sick Leave per year
• 15 days (3 weeks) of Annual Leave per year (starting accrual more days with more years of service)
• FEHB (Federal Employees Health Benefits) - Health Insurance a variety of plans to choose from. We pay 100% of employees monthly health insurance premiums! And we pay 50% of the monthly premiums for your spouse and/or children. Insurance is effective the first day of the pay period after we receive your enrollment form.
• Dental and Vision insurance available on the first of the month following 90 days of employment.
• Group life insurance minimum benefit is $50000 and up to 2x your annual salary to a maximum of $250K.
• Long term disability insurance
• Employer matching 401K 5% match effective January 1 or July 1 following one year of employment.
• Wellness Incentive Program up to $300 per calendar year for full-time employees or $150 for part-time employees effective after 90 days of employment. Examples of items that can be reimbursed are walking/running shoes active wear exercise equipment gym membership CSA food boxes and more!

About Us:

Seldovia Village Tribe (SVT) promotes the wellness of our people and communities through healthcare social services economic development education and cultural enrichment. SVT is a federally recognized Tribe that serves everyone - both Native and non-Native - in the communities of the South Kenai Peninsula from Seldovia and beyond including Homer and Anchor Point.

Contact Us:

If you have any questions or would like further information please contact Tara at or email .