Finance Division Director (Open Until Filled)

Job Title

Division Director, Finance

Department

Division of Finance

Supervisor

Executive Director

Position Overview

 Under the general direction of the Executive Director, The Tribal Finance Division Director is responsible for overseeing all financial activities and ensuring the Pawnee Nation's financial health. This role includes managing budgets, financial planning, audits, investments, and compliance with applicable regulations.

Essential Functions

1. Maintains and manages all aspects of financial activities and internal controls including general ledger transactions, reconciliations, financial statements, budgeting, financial reporting, investment activities, cash flow, financial audits, and indirect cost proposals.
2. Manage the Pawnee Nation’s investment portfolio, ensuring optimal performance and risk management
3. Oversee the management of tribal assets, including real estate, natural resources, and other investments
4. Conduct financial analysis and forecasting to support strategic decision-making.
5. Advise the Executive Director and the Pawnee Business Council on financial planning, investment strategies, and risk management.
6. Develop financial models to evaluate new projects, initiatives, and business opportunities.
7. Lead, mentor, and develop the finance team, fostering a culture of excellence and continuous improvement.
8. Collaborate with division directors to support financial needs and promote fiscal responsibility.
9. Develop and implement financial policies and procedures to enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of financial operations.
10. Ensure Pawnee Nation's financial policies are communicated and adhered to.
11. Assists tribal Divisions, Departments, and programs to meet and maintain compliance with the fiscal requirements of external funding sources.
12. Provides timely, accurate, and reliable financial information to the Executive Director, Division Directors, Department Managers, Program Coordinators, and the Pawnee Business Council, ensuring alignment with the Pawnee Nation’s goals and objectives. (Very Important function of Finance Div.).
13. Meets prescribed deadlines on audit schedules, indirect cost proposal development, submission and negotiation, budget call, review & approval, and grant/contract reporting.
14. Review/update PNO-FPP related to SF425 federal financial reporting.
15. Possess comprehensive knowledge of the Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP); Title 2 U.S. Code of Federal Regulations Part 200, Uniform Administrative Requirements, Cost Principles, and Audit Requirements for Federal Awards (Uniform Guidance); and of the Governmental Accounting Standards Board (GASB). 
16. Schedules and manages periodic internal audits to ensure compliance with all applicable Federal, Tribal, and State laws; federal regulations; GAAP, GASB, and the Uniform Guidance; prepares audit reports; and communicates audit findings and recommendations.
17. Continuously reviews revenue and expense, communicates adverse trends, and provides recommendations and strategies for improvement.
18. Develop and implement sound financial management policies and procedures to safeguard the Pawnee Nation’s assets.
19. Supervise program employees by providing leadership, improving staff effectiveness, delegating job tasks, and providing training as needed.
20. Contributes to the Division’s effectiveness by identifying short-term and long-range issues to be addressed and goals to be met, recommends options and courses of action, and implements directives to the department team.
21. Prepares all necessary documentation for meetings, prepares required reports, and ensures the policies and procedures of the Pawnee Nation are followed.
22. Prepares, reviews, and submits administrative paperwork as prescribed in Pawnee Nation policies, procedures, and fiscal practices.
23. Ensures confidentiality in all issues.
24. Contributes to a team effort and accomplishes related results as required.
25. Attend Pawnee Business Council Meetings.
26. Performs other duties as assigned by the Executive Director and within the scope of the position.

Educational

Requirements

Minimum: Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or Finance or related field.

Preferred:  Certified Public Accountant (CPA) Accreditation

Experience Requirements

Minimum:  Five (5) years of direct experience in a tribal accounting environment, including two (2) years of supervisory experience.

Preferred: Experience with grant and contract management, including monitoring the status of project deliverables and the accurate, timely reporting of narrative and financial information to external funding agencies.

Experience in all aspects of organizational financial management; have tribal and governmental accounting experience; possess a working knowledge of accounting principles and accounting concepts; and have experience in managing the daily operations of an accounting department and its staff. 

Strong leadership and team management abilities.

Excellent communication and personable skills

Knowledge of federal, state, and tribal regulations related to financial management.

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

Computer:

1. Proficiency in Microsoft applications, including Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, Internet Explorer, etc.
2. Skilled in the use of Abila MIP Fund Accounting software.

Communication: 

1. Ability to establish and maintain professional relationships;
2. Ability to interpret, analyze, and explain complex financial data to internal and external users of financial information;
3. Ability to create and present effective speeches and presentations;
4. Skilled in the use of business communications (proper spelling/grammar);
5. Skilled in business arithmetic (accounting, etc.)

Miscellaneous:

1. Must be bondable;
2. Familiarity with applicable federal, state, local, and tribal fiscal management laws, rules,  regulations, accounting principles, and auditing standards;
3. Ability to meet deadlines, adapt to changing priorities, work well under pressure; possess organizational and time-management skills;
4. Effectively conducts research, analyzes information, and interprets data;
5. Ability to analyze situations and adopt appropriate courses of action;
6. Ability to be persuasive and tactful in controversial situations;
7. Ability to interact and maintain good working relationships with clients, co-workers, and administrators of varying social and cultural backgrounds;
8. Ability to maintain confidentiality;
9. Must work independently.

Physical Demands

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear.  The employee is frequently required to stand, walk, and climb one flight of stairs.  The employee is occasionally is required to stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.  The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.

Work Environment

Work is generally performed in an office setting with a moderate noise level.  Evening and/or weekend work is often required.  Occasions may arise requiring work outdoors where exposure to natural weather conditions may occur.  There is regular interaction with the public, other agencies, and employees.  Tight time constraints and multiple demands from several and multiple demands from several people are common.  Travel may be required for training, meetings, conferences, presentations, and other events.