Finance Director

Description 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.

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.
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