Finance Director
Cocopah Indian Tribe - Somerton, AZ
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Job Title: Government Finance Director Department: Finance Reports To: Tribal Council FLSA status: Exempt Grade: TS 10 $ 56,577-$73,820/Year D.O.E. SUMMARY Under the general guidance and direction of the Tribal Council/Tribal Administrator, the Finance Director is responsible for overseeing the government and enterprises financial operations (except Casino), including, budgeting, forecasting and reporting. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES • Work closely with the Tribal Council and Tribal Administrator to provide financial insights and guidance that support the organization's goals and objectives. • Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local financial regulations while managing risk and identifying opportunities for cost savings and revenue growth. • Perform professional-level governmental accounting and supervisory work, preparing financial data for internal and external reporting related to Cocopah tribal fiscal policies. • Develop work methods and policies to achieve desired results; coordinate with external auditing agencies; advise the Tribal Council and Administrator on budget matters, and monitor the budget on a governmentwide basis. • Instruct and train employees in the finance department to ensure effective financial operations and continuous improvement. • Verify accuracy of bookkeeping entries, payments, purchases, expenditures, and balances. • Safeguard and monitor funds through procedures that ensure accurate documentation of all transactions. • Review and process purchase orders and check requests for all departments and enterprises, ensuring compliance with procurement policies. • Provide technical assistance to government directors in preparing budget proposals, purchasing policies, travel requests, and other finance-related matters. • Assist auditors by providing requested financial data and implementing corrective action plans for audit findings, ensuring compliance with regulations. • Manage tribal payroll in accordance with federal regulations, maintaining payroll files and monitoring the tribal benefits program. • Assist directors in developing budgets and monitoring all department contracts and grants for fiscal responsibility. • Prepare and submit program reports for all tribal grants and contracts, ensuring timely submission and compliance with funding requirements. • Oversee the full life cycle of grants and contracts, including application, budgeting, tracking, and reporting. • Conduct regular budget-to-actual analysis to track fiscal activity, recommend budget adjustments, and ensure resource availability. • Update procurement policies to align with federal regulations and verify contractor eligibility through systems such as SAM.gov. • Manage high-value financial transactions, including bank wires and vendor purchases, ensuring compliance with payment authorization procedures. • Monitor and analyze daily fiscal activity to prevent discrepancies and recommend financial adjustments as Revised 9/26/2024 necessary. • Prepare and supervise the annual Profit-Sharing process, ensuring all required documentation is received and assist in creating individual invoices for qualifying tribal members. • Conduct daily reviews of cash flows and bank account balances to identify and analyze any major variances. • Assist in departmental meetings, administrative meetings, and meetings with federal, state, and local agencies regarding grant reporting and monitoring. • Other duties as assigned. KNOWLEDGE, SKILL AND ABILITIES • Advanced knowledge of accounting principles for governmental programs and general business accounting principles. • In-depth knowledge of accounting software, corporate principals, and financial analysis. • Use, analysis and implementation of automated accounting systems and Microsoft Office. • Must have knowledge of laws and regulations relating to tribal financial administration; budget preparation and control. • Must have the ability to plan, direct and control work of others • Must have knowledge of preparing comprehensive financial reports for various uses, including preparation of financial statements. • Maintaining effective working relationships with and among employees, tribal members, and the public. QUALIFICATIONS • Must have excellent communication and interpersonal abilities. • Detail and results oriented. • Expert level problem solver and analytical. • Experience managing a company's cash flow. • Must have outstanding leadership skills. • Must be able to pass DPS/FBI background check. EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE • Bachelor's degree in related field. • Must be COVID-19 vaccinated or must obtain prior to the completion of the first 120-day training period. • 5-year specialized work experience, 5- years in related field, management or director position.NATIVE AMERICAN AND CURRENT EMPLOYEE EMPLOYMENT PREFERENCE POLICIES ARE APPLICABLE TO ALL POSITIONS. MUST BE ABLE TO PASS PRE-EMPLOYMENT AND ON-GOING RANDOM DRUG/ALCOHOL TESTS.
Created: 2024-10-04