Chief Financial Officer

Winnebago Tribe • Winnebago, Nebraska • Full Time

Posted on Wed, Sep 9, 2026

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Health insurance
Paid time off
Wellness resources

Open Until Filled.
Chief Financial Officer Reports to: Tribal Council Treasurer Salary (Grade): Negotiable
Status: Regular, FT (Exempt) Location: Finance Office located in the Blackhawk Community Center in Winnebago, NE Job Purpose & Position OverviewThe Chief Financial Officer (CFO) is a member of the executive management team and is responsible for the financial oversight and consolidated fiscal management of the Winnebago Tribe of Nebraska organization. The CFO works closely with the Chief Executive Officer, the Tribal Council, and key internal and external stakeholders. Specific Job Duties/Responsibilities:

Demonstrates the Winnebago Tribe’s core mission, vision, and values.
Demonstrate ethical and professional behavior at all times.
Plan, direct, and coordinate operational activities for the finance and accounting department.
Devise and carry out strategies, policies, and procedures that will ensure the organization meets its financial goals.
Identify and prevent fraud within the organization and take the necessary actions to hold those engaging in fraudulent activities accountable to the full extent of the law.
Establishes Key Performance Indicators (KPI) and other financial metrics for the organization to follow, and produces financial tools for management use.
Cultivate an organizational culture of ethical behavior, employee empowerment, satisfaction, productivity, retention, recognition, customer service, team building, communication, collaboration, trust, and participatory decision-making.
Oversees and provides effective leadership to the accounting department and the overall accounting and finance function for the organization.
Evaluate and assess the effectiveness of the accounting department personnel and processes and makes the necessary changes to ensure the accounting and finance function is a strength of the organization.
Evaluates, approves, and coordinates implementation of accounting information systems for the organization.
Works with vendors and internal stakeholders to complete annual audit on time.
Approves and oversees the production of consolidated company financial statements for monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports to key stakeholders. Responsible for producing a consolidated master budget for the organization and monitors for effectiveness.
Provide budgetary planning support to organizational managers and directors.
Oversees and evaluates investment and banking activities and coordinates with key internal and external stakeholders. Communicates the overall financial health of the organization and advises on best course of action to maximize financial resources, minimize loss, and manage risk.
Provides cost to benefit, business, and financial analysis to ensure effective managerial decision making.
Develop an Indirect Cost Proposal and establish and Indirect Cost Rate for the organization.
Ensure management and Tribal Council has timely monthly, quarterly, and annual budget reports to ensure effective managerial decision making.
Produces an annual accounting and financial S.W.O.T. analysis that will feed into the production of an organizational-wide Annual Operating Plan (AOP) for approval.
Assists with the development of the organization’s consolidated AOP and produces an AOP for the accounting and finance department. Evaluates the effectiveness of financial plans; recommends and makes the necessary adjustments to the plan(s) to ensure effective execution.
Develops accounting and finance policies and procedures for the organization. Ensures proper segregation of accounting duties. Ensures adequate internal controls are in place for the organization. Ensures managers understand and are held accountable to all accounting and finance policies and procedures.
Develops and implements an effective audit program for the organization to ensure quality control and compliance. Trains managers on the audit program requirements and holds them accountable to those standards.
Assists accounting department personnel in creating a Professional Development Plan (PDP). Monitors and evaluates these PDP’s for execution and makes necessary changes.
Assists and advises on risk management issues. Ensures regulatory, contract, grant, reporting and record keeping compliance for the organization.
Promote and support the preservation of the Ho-Chunk language and culture within the organization.
Duties listed are only an illustration of various types of work performed. Omission of specific duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment.

Essential Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: Knowledge:

Demonstrated knowledge and applied experience of Fund Accounting, For-profit Accounting, and the Generally Accepted Accounting Principles and Practices, producing consolidated financial statements, reports, and master budgets is required.
Knowledge of commercial and government contracting is preferred.
Knowledge of the Self-Determination and Educational Assistance Act (93-638 as amended), Single Audit Act (as amended) is required.
Knowledge of the Code of Federal Regulations and Office of Management and Budget (OMB) circulars applicable to Tribal Governments is required.
Knowledge of Native nation building models is preferred.
Knowledge of grant management best practices is required.
Knowledge of relevant tribal, state, and federal law is preferred.
Knowledge of enterprise resource planning systems or similar software is required.
Knowledge and experience with wholly-owned tribal corporations is preferred.

Skills:

Demonstrate effective communication, decision-making, leadership, management, critical thinking, analytical, research, information and computer literacy, strategic planning, problem-solving, and time-management skills are required.
Demonstrate capital budgeting, forecasting, investment portfolio, and financial planning skills are required.

Abilities:

Ability to detect fraud and identify gaps within the accounting process is required.
Ability to communicate clearly and persuasively.
Ability to effectively discuss issues and negotiate with others, direct subordinates, and explain their policies and decisions to those within and outside the organization.
Ability to make effective decisions when setting polices, managing the finance department, assess different options, and choose the best course of action on a daily basis.
Ability to lead the department successfully by coordinating policies, people, and resources.
Ability to organize and direct the department effectively.
Ability to problem-solve identified budget issues within the organization. Must be able to recognize shortcomings and effectively carry out solutions.
Ability to manage projects from the conceptual stage through completion.
Ability to manage complex tasks and meet timely deadlines with minimal supervision is required.
Ability to operate computers and office management software is required.

Required Qualifications:

Master’s Degree in Accounting or Finance is required.
Certified Public Accountant is preferred.
Eight to ten (8-10) years of combined professional and practical accounting and financial management experience.
Eight (8) years of combined experience working for tribal organizations.
Eight (8) years of combined experience managing people.
Extensive managerial experience is required.
Five years of grant management experience.
Five years of contract management experience, including PL 93-638 contracting or compacting experience.
Five years of managing an Operating Budget of $25 million and up.
Five years of experience managing an organization finances with consolidated assets of $25 million and up.
Preferred knowledge in the areas of commercial and government contracting, relevant state, federal, and tribal laws.
Valid driver’s license required; with ability to meet driver’s eligibility guidelines for insurance.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

Will oversee the Finance Department.

Training Requirements:

Certificates, Licenses & Registrations:

All applicants will comply with 45 CFR 1301, Subpart D, Section 1301.31, C and D, which require all prospective employees to sign a declaration prior to employment regarding all arrests and convictions of child abuse or violent felonies and to comply with PL 101-630 and PL 101-637 regarding criminal records check.

Physical Requirements:

Normal to medium office work which includes the ability to lift up to 30 lbs.
Regularly required to walk, stand, and sit for extended periods of time and use hands to operate computer keyboard, phone, and various office equipment.
While performing daily duties, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear.
May be required to work long and unusual hours, including travel.

Mental Requirements:

Reading, writing, calculating
Above average social interaction skills
Reasoning/Analysis
Works with minimal to no supervision

Language Requirements:

Must possess the ability to read, write, and speak the English language fluently.
Must be able to continually and effectively employ professional verbal and written communications skills.

HOW TO APPLY:

Submit an application at www.winnebagotribe.com, a resume, cover letter, and two (2) letters of recommendation are required. Applications submitted after the closing date or without proper documents will not be considered.
If claiming Native American or Veteran preference, please include pertinent documentation.
Call Human Resources at 402-878-2272 for further information.

As provided by Federal Law, all qualified Native American applicants shall receive preference over Non-Native American applicants. In the absence of qualified Native American applicants, consideration will be given to all other applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, marital status, veteran status, genetic information, disability or any other reason prohibited by law in provision of employment opportunities and benefits.

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