Finance Director

POSITION TITLE : Finance Director CLASSIFICATION : Exempt DEPARTMENT : Finance SUPERVISOR : Governor GRADE : E8 Position Summary : Accomplishes the Finance Departments strategic objectives by planning, organizing, and directing all functions required to operate and maintain departmental activities and services in accordance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles and Governmental Accounting Standards. Maintains confidentiality of all privileged information. This list of duties and responsibilities is illustrative only of the tasks performed by this position and is not all-inclusive. Essential Duties & Responsibilities : Develops departmental plans, strategies, goals and objective in accordance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles and Governmental Accounting Standards. Establishes, implements and communicates goals, objectives, policies and procedures. Improves staff effectiveness by counseling, training and recommending disciplinary action for employees; planning, delegating, monitoring, and appraising job tasks and results in a timely manner. Hosts regular staff meetings to ensure communication between personnel and program-related activities. Achieves financial objectives by preparing and administering annual budget; presenting and justifying budget recommendations to appropriate personnel. Ensures and maintains a system of internal controls for all accounting transactions and administrative controls as related to employees, fixed assets, purchases, budgeting, and compliance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles and Governmental Accounting Standards. Develops and implements finance, accounting, billing and auditing procedures. Prepares financial statements, financial reports, special analyses, information reports and monthly Foundation investment reports. Reviews and approves all expenditures, including funded programs, contracts, and grant projects and programs. Analyzes cash flow, cost controls and expenses to guide Pueblo management. Conducts internal audits of data to ensure accuracy; implements corrective action. Oversees the approval and process of revenue, expenditure, departmental budgets, salary updates, general ledger and account maintenance and data entry. Ensures compliance with state and federal budgetary reporting requirements. Directs and coordinates company financial planning and budget management functions. Presents annual financial expenditures and budgetary to the Tribal Council for approval. Serves on the Health Board Committee, 401k Plan Committee, planning and policy making committees for the Pueblo and as ex-officio member of the Investment Committee. Prepares bi-weekly 401k reporting for all tribal entities. Processes year-end tax and interest forms. Represents the department and the Pueblo to external agencies, consultants, and other organizations and individuals. Contributes to departments effectiveness by identifying short-term and long-range issues and goals that must be addressed; providing information and commentary pertinent to deliberations; recommending options and courses of actions; implementing directives. Keeps Governor and other departments informed of status of department activities by attending meetings and submitting reports. Maintains professional and technical knowledge by conducting research, attending seminars, educational workshops, classes and conferences; reviewing professional publications; establishing networks; participating in professional societies; conferring with representatives of contracting agencies and related organizations. Contributes to a team effort and accomplishes related results as required. Performs other duties as required. Minimum Qualifications : Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business Administration or related field plus six years progressive work experience controlling centralized accounting activity for multiple fund programs and / or accounts; or equivalent combination of education and experience. CPA required. Must be able to successfully pass a pre-employment drug / alcohol screen and background investigation including a motor vehicle check. Must possess and maintain a valid New Mexico drivers license and be insurable under the Pueblos insurance. Knowledge, Abilities, Skills, and Certifications : Knowledge of applicable federal, state, county and local laws, regulations, and requirements. Knowledge of department organization, functions, objectives, policies and procedures. Knowledge of the standards, policies, practices, and procedures of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles and Governmental Accounting Standards. Knowledge of budget preparation and grant / proposal writing. Skill in operating various word-processing, spreadsheets, and database software programs in a Windows environment. Skill in preparing, reviewing, and analyzing operational and financial reports. Skill in supervising, training, and evaluating assigned staff. Ability to exercise independent judgment. Ability to interact and maintain good working relationships with individuals of varying social and cultural backgrounds. Ability to interpret applicable federal, state, county and local laws, regulations, and requirements. Ability to maintain confidentiality. Ability to work independently and meet strict timelines. Ability to communicate efficiently and effectively both verbally and in writing. Physical Demands : While performing the duties of this job, the employee regularly is required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to walk. The employee occasionally is required to stand; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must occasionally lift and / or move up to 25 pounds. Work Environment : Work is generally performed in both an office setting with a moderate noise level. There is frequent interaction with the public and employees. Tight time constraints and multiple demands are common. Travel will be required for training, meetings, conferences, presentations, and other events.