Finance Director

Position: FINANCE DIRECTOR
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Financial Leadership and Administration

* Provide strategic financial leadership and guidance to the tribal Council and Tribal Administrator to support organizational goals and long-term financial sustainability.

* Direct and oversee the daily financial operations of the tribal government and assigned tribal enterprises.

* Develop, implement, and maintain financial policies, procedures, and internal controls that safeguard Tribal assets and promote fiscal accountability.

* Monitor cash flow, banking relationships, investments, and financial performance to ensure the tribe's financial stability.

Accounting and Financial Reporting

* Direct all governmental accounting activities in accordance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), Governmental Accounting Standards Board (GASB) standards, tribal policies, and applicable laws.

* Review and approve financial transactions, journal entries, reconciliations, and accounting records.

* Ensure the accuracy of bookkeeping entries, expenditures, purchases, payments, account balances, and financial documentation.

* Prepare and present monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements and reports for tribal leadership and regulatory agencies.

* Conduct ongoing analysis of financial performance and recommend corrective actions when necessary.

Budget Administration

* Direct the development and administration of the tribe's annual operating and capital budgets.

* Collaborate with department directors to develop budget proposals and monitor expenditures throughout the fiscal year.

* Conduct budget-to-actual analyses and recommend budget amendments as needed.

* Provide technical assistance to departments regarding budget preparation, procurement, travel requests, and other financial matters.

Grants and Contract Management

* Oversee the financial administration of 50 + tribal grants and contracts from application through closeout.

* Ensure compliance with federal, state, tribal, and funding agency requirements.

* Prepare and submit financial reports required by granting agencies within established deadlines.

* Monitor grant expenditures and contract budgets to ensure fiscal responsibility and compliance.

* Assist departments in budget development and financial reporting for grant-funded programs.

Procurement and Financial Controls

* Review and approve purchase orders, payment requests, and financial transactions in accordance with tribal procurement policies.

* Approve and monitor high-value financial transactions, including electronic fund transfers, bank wire transfers, and vendor payments.

Audit and Compliance

* Coordinate annual financial audits and provide requested documentation to independent auditors.

* Develop and implement corrective action plans to address audit findings and recommendations.

* Ensure compliance with tribal financial policies, federal regulations, grant requirements, and other applicable laws.

* Maintain effective internal controls designed to safeguard tribal assets and ensure accurate financial reporting.

Payroll and Benefits Administration

* Oversee payroll operations to ensure compliance with federal and tribal payroll regulations.

* Ensure payroll records are accurate and maintained in accordance with applicable laws.

* Monitor payroll processes and employee benefits administration for compliance and accuracy.

Supervision and Leadership

* Direct, supervise, train, mentor, and evaluate Finance Department personnel.

* Establish departmental goals, priorities, and performance expectations.

* Promote continuous professional development and operational excellence within the Finance Department.

* Foster effective communication and collaboration with tribal departments and external agencies.

Additional Responsibilities

* Oversee the annual tribal profit-sharing process, ensuring required documentation is received, eligibility is verified, and individual invoices are prepared for qualifying Tribal members.

* Conduct daily reviews of cash balances and banking activity to identify significant variances and ensure adequate liquidity.

* Attend tribal Council work sessions, administrative meetings, finance meetings, and meetings with federal, state, and local agencies as assigned.

* Perform other duties as assigned.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILL, AND ABILITIES

* Extensive knowledge of governmental accounting principles, financial reporting, budgeting, and fiscal management.

* Thorough understanding of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and Governmental Accounting Standards Board (GASB) standards.

* Knowledge of Tribal financial administration, procurement, payroll, grants management, and federal funding requirements.

* Knowledge of applicable federal regulations, including Uniform Guidance (2 CFR Part 200), when administering federal awards.

* Strong knowledge of financial management systems, automated accounting software, and Microsoft Office Suite, including advanced Excel.

* Ability to analyze complex financial information and prepare comprehensive…