Chief Financial Officer

Overview

The Chief Financial Officer (CFO) is responsible for overseeing financial strategy, corporate planning, and compliance across multiple entities. This role requires a deep understanding of financial structuring in highly regulated industries, including cannabis and CBD. The CFO will focus on multi-entity financial oversight for on and off reservation operations. This will include payroll funding management, cash flow strategy, risk mitigation, and Tribal relations, ensuring long-term financial stability for Waabigwan Mashkiki, LLC.

• Corporate Financial Strategy & Oversight:
• · Develop financial strategies that support the growth and scalability of multiple entities on and off the White Earth Indian Reservation.
• · Oversee corporate budgeting, forecasting, and financial reporting.
• · Ensure strong financial governance across all entities without direct control over their daily financial operations.
• Payroll Funding & Cash Flow Management:
• · Oversee payroll funding strategies to ensure timely allocation across multiple brands.
• · Monitor and optimize corporate cash flow, working capital, and liquidity reserves.
• · Collaborate to ensure payroll operations remain fully funded and compliant.
• Regulatory Compliance & Risk Management:
• · Ensure corporate compliance with state and federal financial regulations, including cannabis-specific banking challenges.
• · Work closely with legal teams to navigate complex tax structures and financial risks.
• · Develop internal controls and financial policies to safeguard corporate assets.
• Entity Structuring & Growth Strategy:
• · Support corporate structuring, acquisitions, and expansion planning for both on and off reservation operations.
• · Identify strategic investment opportunities and financial efficiencies across multiple entities with Tribal ownership.
• · Provide financial modeling and scenario planning to guide corporate decision-making.
• Stakeholder Relations:
• · Present financial insights and performance updates to the CEO, board, and stakeholders.
• · Lead discussions on capital funding, investment strategies, and long-term financial sustainability.
• · Foster relationships with financial institutions and industry stakeholders.
• This is an exciting opportunity for an accomplished finance professional looking to make a significant impact on our organization’s future.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

· This position has one direct report and three support team members. Due to the executive level of this position, indirect supervision of all employees is assumed.

• Ability to delegate core tasks to team members.

Required Qualifications:

- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting (CPA preferred).

· Experience in Financial leadership in a CFO or senior finance role with expertise in accrual and gap accounting practices.

· Experience in manufacturing operations and good experience in cost accounting in that environment.

· Experience with oversight of 40 million profit and loss.

· Experience working in a multi-entity corporate structure with shared oversight responsibilities.

· Industry experience in cannabis, CBD, or other highly regulated industries is required.

· Expertise in payroll funding strategies, cash flow management, and corporate financial planning.

· Strong knowledge of banking compliance, tax structuring, and financial risk management in high-risk industries.

· Ability to analyze financial data, present reports to executives, and drive strategic decision-making.

Preferred Qualifications:

· Experience in financial structuring, M&A, or corporate tax strategy.

· Tribal knowledge or work experience preferred.

· Strong relationships with banks and financial institutions in high-risk markets.

· Familiarity with payroll systems and funding operations in multi-entity organizations.

Why Join Us?

· Strategic leadership role in a fast-growing, multi-entity Tribal organization.

· Will gain experience in a high growth industry with projections of $50 million in annual revenue.

· Competitive executive compensation, bonuses, and benefits.

· Workplace availability is required with some offsite flexibility

· Opportunity to shape financial strategy in the cannabis and CBD industries.

It is best to apply through INDEED, but to offer an alternative, you can email your resume' to: janelle.klinke@waabigwan.com

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $175,000.00 - $195,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday
• Work Location: In person