Job Description
**This Job is located in Flandreau, SD**
POSITION SUMMARY: The Certified Public Accountant (CPA) will be highly skilled and dedicated to supporting the financial operations of tribal government programs and business enterprises. The CPA will be responsible for ensuring the accuracy, compliance, and transparency of financial records, while also providing expert financial guidance to promote fiscal sustainability and strategic growth. This role involves conducting audits, analyzing expenditures, identifying cost-saving opportunities, and advising on budgeting, investments, and long-term financial planning. This position will bring strong analytical skills and a deep understanding of governmental and tribal financial regulations to help align financial practices with the tribe's economic development goals and sovereign interests.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Maintain accurate and compliant financial records for tribal government funds.
- Performing timely and accurate month-end journal entries and balance sheet reconciliations (e.g., net assets, investments, revenue, expenses, payroll allocations, etc.)
- Ensuring proper revenue and expense recognition.
- Assist with budget development, forecasting, and long-range planning.
- Ensuring all finance and accounting operations comply with generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) and federal laws and regulations.
- Ensure accurate revenue recognition, cost accounting, and internal controls.
- Prepare financial statements.
Audit & Compliance:
- Coordinate external audits for both government and enterprise entities.
- Ensure compliance with GAAP and relevant tribal, and federal laws (state if needed)
- Implement and monitor internal controls to prevent fraud, waste, and abuse.
- Maintain documentation required for audit readiness and program reviews.
Leadership & Advisory:
- Provide financial analysis and recommendations to support tribal economic development
- Train and mentor tribal finance staff in best accounting practices.
- Ability/possess the knowledge to negotiate an Indirect Cost Agreement between the Federal government and the Tribal Government.
- Serve as a liaison between tribal government, external financial institutions, and other related organizations.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
- Active CPA License
- Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or related field.
- Minimum 5 years of accounting experience; at least 2 years in a governmental or enterprise environment.
- Experience overseeing annual audits.
- Knowledge of accounting principles, standards, and regulations.
- Proficiency in Microsoft 365 applications and expertise in Excel required.
- Superior data management, time management, data analysis, and organizational skills.