Director Accounting - Tribal Government (6557)

About the role

This position is responsible for directing and overseeing General Ledger, Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Cash Operations, and Purchasing operations activities and initiatives. Responsibilities also include establishing appropriate policies, procedures and controls of the Tribal Government to be consistent with General Accepted Accounting Principles, other regulatory/advisory organizations and the Tribal Minimal Internal Control Standards.

Responsibilities

• Provide outstanding customer service to guests and all other employees by exceeding our mission statement.
• Lead by example and carry out our HEART Experience to Guests and all Team Members by fulfilling our Mission Statement, Service Promise and following department service standards.
• Coach and support Team Members to ensure they have the skills, tools and resources to successfully complete their jobs, including the delivering of the HEART Experience expectations.
• Oversee and direct the preparation and issuance of the Tribal Government’s financial operating reports, monthly financial statements and annual reports.
• Direct and analyze studies of general economic, business, and financial conditions and their impact on the Tribal Government policies and operations.
• Direct and coordinate the establishment of budget programs.
• Cook with senior leadership to establish standards for resource allocation, including but not limited to, staffing services, products, and capital requirements.
• Prepare financial statements in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles that detail and summarize the Tribe’s governmental activity and financial position in areas of income, expenses, and operations.
• Aid with the preparation of quarterly financial reports in conformance to requirements under bank reporting and covenant compliance, as needed.
• Coordinate with internal and external audit firm for periodic reviews and annual audits as required.
• Establish Accounting Policies and Procedures which ensure accurate and reliable financial reporting under a sound internal control structure.
• Ensure the integrity of all financial data produced by the revenue and cost center departments.
• Maintain and update financial internal control procedures.
• Manage communications to ensure consistency in procedures throughout the property.
• Provide management with timely reviews of the Tribe’s financial status and progress in its various programs, goals and objectives.
• Maintain excellent communications with all Directors and Managers.
• Develop Operational and Maintenance Standards (measurable and time sensitive) to optimize efficiency, continuously improves processes, trains Team Members, effectively distributes workloads and responsibilities, and provides regular reporting against these standards.
• Plan for adequate staffing levels by monitoring performance and selecting, training, scheduling, evaluating, and promoting Team Members.
• Review departmental reports, addressing any potential issues or adverse trends.
• Ensure a high degree of accuracy and thoroughness of departmental records and reports.
• Responsible for maintaining a disciplined environment and implement practices that promote safety, quality and productivity.
• Ensure compliance with all Minimum Internal Control Standards (MICS) as well as all Tribal Internal Control Standards (TICS).
• Present a positive image of the Tribal organization to its guests and vendors and to assist them as required.
• Must follow all safety policies and procedures and attend all scheduled safety meetings and training as a condition of employment.
• Able to make difficult decisions in a fair and honest manner.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Perform any other duties that may be assigned from time to time.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Business Administration or Finance from a four-year college or university or equivalent preferred.
• Minimum of seven years’ experience in a governmental setting.
• Ten (10) years equivalent Supervisory/Management experience.
• CPA preferred.