JOB TITLE:

Finance Director

DEPARTMENT:

Finance

SUPERVISOR:

Tribal Administrator

SALARY:

$130,000 – $170,000

JOB SUMMARY:

The Finance Director performs or oversees all financial operations for the Picayune Rancheria of the Chukchansi Indians, which consist of grants and programs funded through federal, state, and tribal funding streams. Working closely with the Program Directors, the Finance Director will work to ensure continued compliance for all grant and other funding opportunities. In addition, the Finance Director will work directly with the Tribal Administrator in fiscal planning and budget preparation.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Account for monthly revenue and expenditures by programs; monitors and assumes final responsibility for month end close and preparation of financial statements.
  • Develops and maintains a system of internal controls to properly manage cash flow of the Picayune Rancheria
  • Maintain up-to-date files on grants and contracts of the Picayune Rancheria and prepare financial reports and invoices to appropriate federal, state, and private agencies as required for grants and contracts.
  • Serve as principal reference for independent auditors and prepare required year-end financial statements.
  • Maintain internal inventory accounting, business, economics, finance or computer science, or a closely related field with governmental or non-profit fund accounting records.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

  • Education: Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Business, Finance, Economics, Computer Science, or a related field with a focus on governmental or nonprofit fund accounting.
  • A Master of Business Administration (MBA) preferred, concentration in Finance highly desirable.
  • Demonstrated experience applying Governmental Accounting Standards Board (GASB) standards in a governmental or public-sector environment.
  • Current Certified Public Accountant (CPA) license in good standing.

PREFERRED REQUIREMENTS:

  • Five (5) to seven (7) years of progressively responsible experience in financial recordkeeping and reporting
  • CPA certification and experience in grant management/compliance are strongly preferred.
  • Familiarity with payroll systems, fringe benefits, tax preparation, and filing procedures.
  • Demonstrated understanding of GAAP.

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