Treasurer

Position Summary:
Under general direction, protects the Tohono O’odham Nation’s interest in financial matters by directing the planning, procurement, and investment of funds. Responsible for the receipt, safekeeping and accounting of all monies due to, or received by, the Nation from all investments. The major work activities are generally undefined except in terms of achieving overall organization/department goals. Specific policies, procedures and guidelines are virtually nonexistent except for executive directives and accepted professional standards.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Delegate’s authority for the receipt, disbursement, banking, protection and custody of funds, securities, and financial instruments.
• Forecasts financial requirements by analyzing current status; identifying economic trends; assimilating organization goals and budget requirements; analyzing financial reports.
• Determines need for funds by forecasting financial requirements.
• Obtains required funds by developing investment strategies and investing surplus funds to maximize return and provide adequate security. Ensures the availability of funds in order to meet the financial obligations of the Nation.
• Recommends capital structure by preparing assumptions, analyses, and reports; advising management on investments and loans to meet short and long-term goals and objectives.
• Provides financial status by preparing and interpreting reports; meeting with financial institutions and investors. Attends negotiations and works with Special Counsel and other parties on funding, credit, investments, liabilities, assets and other financial matters.
• Guides financial actions by developing and enforcing policies and procedures.
• Ensures adherence to all financial regulations and requirements.
• Authorizes agreements by representing the organization with financial institutions.
• Represents the organization by communicating and interacting with governmental agencies.
• Protects assets by establishing and enforcing internal control systems; obtaining external audits.
• Disburses funds by establishing policies and procedures; authorizing payment.
• Contributes to the organization’s effectiveness by offering information and opinion as a member of executive management team; integrating objectives with other functions.
• Performs other job related duties as assigned and contribute to a team effort.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Knowledge of the Tohono O’odham culture, customs, and traditions.
• Knowledge of applicable federal, state, tribal laws, regulations, and requirements.
• Skill in analyzing problems, projecting consequences, identifying solutions, and implementing recommendations.
• Skill in budget preparation and administration.
• Skill in operating various word-processing, spreadsheets, and database software programs.
• Skill in preparing, reviewing, and analyzing operational and financial reports.
• Skill in supervising, training, and evaluating assigned staff.
• Skill in providing superior customer service to external and internal customers.
• Ability to communicate efficiently and effectively both verbally and in writing.
• Ability to create and present effective speeches and presentations.
• Ability to exercise independent judgment.
• Ability to establish and maintain positive and effective working relationships with other employees and the general public.
• Ability to interpret applicable federal, state, county and local laws, regulations, and requirements.
• Ability to maintain privileged confidential information.
• Ability to work independently and meet strict time lines.
• Ability to work extended hours and various work schedules.
• Ability to travel within the interior/exterior boundaries of the Tohono O’odham Nation.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Finance, Accounting or closely related field and four years’ work experience in portfolio or investment management or an equivalent combination of training, education, and work experience which demonstrates the ability to perform the duties of this position.
• Five years of supervisory experience.

Licenses, Certifications, Special Requirements:

• Certified Public Accountant
• Upon recommendation for hire, a criminal background check is required to determine suitability for hire, including a 39-month Motor Vehicle Record.
• May require possessing and maintaining a valid driver’s license, (no DUIs or major traffic citations within the last three years).
• If required, must meet the Tohono O’odham Nation tribal employer’s insurance requirements to receive a driver’s permit to operate program vehicles.
• Based on the department’s needs, incumbents may be required to demonstrate fluency in both the Tohono O’odham Language and English as a condition of employment.

Physical Demands:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to stand and sit; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 20 pounds.

This list of duties and responsibilities is illustrative only of the tasks performed by this position and is not all-inclusive.