Chief Financial Officer

JOB DESCRIPTION

POSITION:

DEPARTMENT:

Accounting

REPORTS TO:

Public Enterprise and Finance Commission

LOCATION:

Resort

EMPLOYMENT:

Full-Time

SALARY/PAY RATE:

$-$ (Exempt) D.O.E

LICENSE STATUS:

Primary Management Official

DESCRIPTION:

The Chief Financial Officer is responsible for ensuring the accuracy of finances and accounting operations of Lac Vieux Desert Northern Waters Casino Resort and other enterprises under the control of the Lac Vieux Desert Public Enterprise and Finance Commission ("Tribal Enterprise"). This position will oversee the preparation of and the analysis of financial statements,including the coordination and execution of financial related activities toensure proper financial reporting.

This position will be responsible for establishing and enforcing proper accounting methods, policies, and principles for Tribal Enterprise.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Oversee theday-to-day operations of Tribal Enterprise Accounting Staff.
• Shall be required toread, implement, and adhere to all NWCR Policies and Procedures,
• Control Standards, Indian Gaming Regulatory Act, LVD Tribal Internal Control Standards,Title 31 Minimum Internal Control Standards, NWCR Casino Employee Handbook,Accounting Department Policy, and Procedure Manual.
• Hire, train, mentor,implement corrective action, and terminate Tribal Enterprise Accounting Staff.
• Oversee monthly closing process to ensure allaccounts are timely reconciled and accurately recorded.
• Provide cash flow analysis for management and PEFC review.
• Analyze and prepare financial reports in an accurate and timely manner.
• Clearly communicate monthly and annual financialreports to management and the PEFC.
• Manage organizational cash flow and budgeting.
• Develop, implement, and enforce financial policies and procedures in accordance with GAAP, Tribal law and required regulations.
• Coordinate and lead the annual audit process,liaise with external auditors, and assess any necessary changes.
• Oversee and lead annual budgeting process in conjunction with management.
• Present annual budget to the PEFC for approval.
• Administer and review all Tribal Enterprisefinancial plans and budgets.
• Prepare materials for and report Tribal Enterprise financial data to Tribal Citizens as required by the PEFC.
• Collaborate with the Tribal Treasurer and participate in Tribal strategic and financial planning efforts.
• Responsible for managing system hardware and software applications.
• Identify, prioritize, and coordinate additional projects in conjunction with management.
• Other tasks that may be assigned by management.
• To remain in compliance with Casino Regulatory policies and procedures, employees are required to attend all necessary meetings and training facilitated by Management.
• Oversee necessary reconciliation of financial information, required submissions on behalf of the PEFC related to the PEFC’sMGCB Operator’s License governed by LIGA and LSBA.
• Ensure compliance with internal controlsdeveloped by contracted platform provider as well as other MGCB licensingcompliance requirements related to PEFC MGCB Operator’s License governed byLIGA and LSBA.
• Maintain open communication with contractedplatform provider to ensure compliant operation under the PEFC’s MGCBOperator’s License, make appropriate reports to PEFC Commission regarding thesame.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• BA/BS degree in accounting or experience equivalent is required.
• 7 years of accounting experience inprogressively higher-level positions.
• A minimum of 3-5 years’ experience in electronicfinancial accounting.
• Knowledge of general accepted accounting principles (GAAP).
• Excellent written and oral communication.
• Strong skills supervising people, projects, and meeting deadlines.
• High level of demonstrated accuracy.
• Strong analytical, critical…