***This position is open through Friday, May 22, 2026***
The Redding Rancheria is seeking a Chief Financial Officer. The preferred schedule for this position is Monday through Thursday, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM and Friday, 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM.
The listed wage reflects the entry-level rate for this position. Compensation may be adjusted based on experience, education, and qualifications.
JOB SUMMARY:
Under the direction of the Chief Executive Officer, this position will direct the Tribe’s primary government’s financial planning, financial management and accounting practices as well as its relationship with government agencies, banking and lending institutions, investment managers, insurers, the financial community and Tribal members by performing the following duties personally or through subordinate managers. Provides support to executive management and the Tribal Council in developing and implementing overall Tribal strategic direction for financial policies and objectives.
REQUIREMENTS/MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Requires a Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration, Accounting, Finance, Economics or a closely related field; advanced degree or professional accounting certification (i.e., CPA, CMA, CGFM) preferred.
Requires a minimum of ten (10) years of financial, accounting and supervisory experience with the last three- (3) years at the executive management level.
Must have excellent written and verbal communication skills and be able to make effective and persuasive speeches and presentations on controversial or complex topics to management, government officials, and general membership of the Tribe and to the general public.
Must be familiar with accounting, management and office software systems. Familiarity with SQL based accounting and management systems preferred.
Must possess a valid California driver’s license, or ability to obtain one, and ability to qualify for the Tribe’s vehicle insurance.
Must pass pre-employment drug-screening.
Indian preference.
ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES:
Provides direct management to the Tribal Finance Division including accounting, budgeting, grant compliance, financial reporting, internal controls, investment management, debt placement, banking and treasury, audit, procurement, property management and risk management.
Participates in the development and recommendations of financial policy, plans and strategies, and budgets.
Assists with Tribal Council and Chief Executive Officer to plan business objectives, and to coordinate functions, operations and financing between Tribal business entities and Tribal government divisions and departments. Alerts Chief Executive Officer and Tribal Council of any financial trends or situations requiring attentions and actions.
Represents the Finance Department at General Council meetings of the Tribal membership and at Tribal Government/Tribal Council meetings.
Determine the need for expert assistance and facilitate the search and selection of outside institutions necessary to the Tribe, including financial institutions, insurance and risk management carriers and professionals, auditors and others necessary for effective fiscal management and recommend selection where appropriate.
Assists Tribal Council and the Chief Executive Officer to maintain and improve long range strategic plans for the overall Tribal entity in general and the primary government in particular. Maintains and regularly updates a five year revenue forecast.
Provides technical assistance and oversight to subordinate organizations in the development and maintenance of fiscal management capacity and ensures the adequacy of fiscal management policies and systems implemented by them.
Plans, organizes, directs and evaluates the performance of assigned staff; establishes performance requirements and personal development targets; makes decisions on compensation and other rewards to recognize performance; takes disciplinary action, up to and including termination, to address performance deficiencies, in accordance with Redding Rancheria personnel rules and policies.
A completed Redding Rancheria job application must be submitted in order to be considered for employment. You can fill out an application online at www.reddingrancheria-nsn.gov, please fax (530-242-4563) or email (employment@reddingrancheria-nsn.gov).
All certifications, credentials/licenses, education verification /degrees and/or transcripts, and Indian verification are required to process your application.
Indian preference applies, but we welcome all applicants who wish to apply for this position. Certification of Native American heritage needs to be attached to the job application.
Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a pre-employment drug screen and criminal background screening clearance. All employees are required to submit to a Tuberculosis test (TB) test after they are hired in addition to being tested annually.
Additional Information:
In addition, Redding Rancheria offers an excellent benefit package containing Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance and Short/Long Term disability, paid holidays, vacation and sick leave as well as a generous 401(k) retirement plan.
Redding Rancheria is a federally recognized Tribe with Pit River, Wintu and Yana people where pride in Tribal culture, history and identity is evident internally and in the larger community. Redding Rancheria is a leader in the constructive development of its people, the larger Indian community and the Redding region.
E-Verify Statement
Redding Rancheria participates in the Electronic Employment Verification Program. Visit the E-Verify URL below for more information.
https://www.e-verify.gov/employees
For further information, please contact Human Resources Dept. at (530) 225-8979.
