The incumbent carries out the following specific responsibilities:
1. Provides financial, audit and contracting advice and counsel to the Deputy Assistant Secretary - Management, the Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary - Indian Affairs, the Assistant Secretary - Indian Affairs and to the executive management team of Indian Affairs.
2. Provides acquisition policy direction and oversight for all Indian Affairs organizations and implements acquisitions services for central offices and national IA contracts. This role includes oversight and support for BIA field offices conducting acquisition management activities within their organizations, as well as the Bureau of Indian Education.
3. Ensures compliance with the Buy Indian Act within Indian Affairs, and works with non-Indian Affairs bureaus and the Indian Health Service to advance use of contract vehicles which can benefit Indian Economic Enterprises.
4. The CFO assists Indian Affairs in carrying out its mission, programs, and compliance with legislative and other requirements by developing and applying appropriate financial strategies including, timely and accurate accounting and financial reporting, and effective controls over contract cost and performance.
5. Develops systems, procedures, processes that are required for Indian Affairs compliance with Federal accounting standards and supplemental reporting requirements including financial management, contract and grant administration, and real/personal property management.
6. Coordinates annual financial reports, develops plans to correct identified deficiencies in fiscal operations, and provides assistance in implementing corrective actions.
7. Represents Indian Affairs on financial matters within the Department, including the Office of the Inspector General. As necessary works with Congress, the Office of Management and Budget, the General Accounting Office, the Department of the Treasury, representatives of other government agencies, officials of state and local governments, national and international groups, and Indian Tribes.
8. Ensures all investigative referrals and audits of Indian Affairs operations are promptly resolved and that timely action is taken to correct identified deficiencies. Coordinates resolution of audit finding directed to organizations that receive grants from or contracts with Indian Affairs.
9. The CFO ensures that financial strategies, resources, and systems are aligned with and fully supportive of the missions, strategies, and operational and business needs of the ASIA and all organizations under the Assistant Secretary's purview.
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