Director of Finance
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$ 130000 - 170000
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Job Title: Finance Director
Reports to: Tribal Administrator
Salary Range: $130000 $170000
Benefits: Health Vision & Dental Insurance Retirement Contributions PTO and Paid Holidays
Classification: Exempt
Exempt Status: FullTime Regular w/ Benefits Location: Oakhurst CA
Posted 4/8/25 Always Accepting Applications
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.
Essential Duties:
- Account for monthly revenue and expenditures by programs; monitors and assumes final responsibility for month end close and preparation of financial statements.
- Oversee or conducts all tasks related to accounts receivable accounts payable and general ledger.
- Processes payroll and ensures all payroll related reporting is complete.
- Develops and maintains a system of internal controls to properly manage cash flow of the Picayune Rancheria
- Oversight and responsibility for all riskmanagement programs
- Work with Program Directors to monitor grant activities for compliance.
- Maintain uptodate 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.
- Prepare periodic financial reports for the Picayune Tribal Council Tribal Administrator staff members and funding agencies.
- Develop continued improvements to the annual budget process and work plan.
- Provide direct oversight for the development of the annual comprehensive budget.
- Serve as principal reference for independent auditors and prepare required yearend financial statements.
- Maintain internal inventory records.
- Document new or revised financial and accounting procedures.
- Other duties may be assigned upon request.
- Perform other duties assigned.
Qualifications:
Education
- Bachelors Degree from an accredited educational institution with a major in accounting business economics finance or computer science or a closely related field with governmental or nonprofit fund accounting.
- An MBA in Business or Finance is preferred.
Experience:
- Five to seven years work experience in maintenance of financial records and reporting is required.
- CPA as well as grant management and grant compliance strongly preferred.
- Knowledge of accounting theory principles and practices and their application to a wide variety of accounting transactions
- Analyze and interpret financial documents and reports.
- Understanding of governmental financial operations and terminology
- Experience with standard office practices and equipment including productivity software such as Word Excel and Access
- Understanding of payroll fringe benefits tax preparation and filing procedures; Experience with internal payroll systems desirable
- Demonstrated knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP)
- Ability to understand and follow complex oral and written instructions including grant reporting and auditing guidelines from various state and federal agencies.
- Cash management experience is highly desirable.
- Valid drivers license required and must be insurable under the Tribes insurance policy.
- A clear background investigation is required.
Required Knowledge Skills and Abilities:
- Familiarity with the Tribes Constitution laws and culture is preferred but not required.
- Ability to work in a highperformance fastpaced highpressure environment.
- Exceptional interpersonal and communication (verbal and written) skills.
- Adept at multitasking have unquestionable integrity with a commitment to accuracy.
- Organized with unfailing attention to detail and outstanding project management skills.
- High level of comfort/ease interacting with all levels in the Tribe.
- Ability to complete tasks in a timely and accurate manner
- Must operate with and maintain confidentiality
Application Process: Submit the following:
- Completed Application
- Resume
- Documentation of completion of Higher Education
- If claiming Tribal Preference please provide proof of Tribal Identification
All requested information must be submitted to the Human Resources office by 4:00PM on the closing date. Incomplete applications or failure to submit the requested information will result in the disqualification of your application. You may submit your application packet to PRCI Human Resources P.O. Box 2226 Oakhurst CA 93644. You may also submit your application and all supporting documentation via email to:
PRCI Tribal Preference: In accordance with applicable Tribal Law and Title VII of the 1964 Civil Rights Act the PRCI Administration shall give preference in hiring promotion transfer and layoff to enrolled members of the Picayune Rancheria of Chukchansi Indians. To qualify for this preference applicants must submit verification of enrollment in the Tribe. Preference means that Tribal Members who are equally qualified as nontribal members will be hired. In addition on the Human Resources Interview rubric that allows for a total of 75 points during interviews Tribal members will be awarded an additional 7.5 points 10 of allotted points) counted in the overall tally. Tribal members who are not Chukchansi will receive Indian preference by awarding five additional points 6.7 of the total allotted points).
Indian Preference Statement: Under CFR 25 Part 276 and by Title VII of the Civil Rights Act Section 701(b) and 703(i) preference in filling all vacancies is provided to qualified PRCI Tribal Members and/or other American Indian/Alaska Native Candidates.
Required Experience:
Senior Manager
Employment Type
Full-Time
