Finance Specialist $50,000 - $82,500/annually

About the role

This finance role provides a unique pathway for a Mille Lacs Band of Ojibwe Member or descendant to build the financial, strategic, and leadership capabilities necessary to grow toward an executive-level Finance position.

Responsibilities

• Assist in financial analysis, forecasting, and reporting activities that guide organizational decision-making.
• Participate in development and refinement of financial processes that support Grand Casino’s growth and long-term strategy.
• Contribute to capital planning reviews, preparing analyses, summaries, and presentations.
• Support continuous improvement efforts for financial systems and controls, including Workday ERP utilization.
• Aid in departmental budget preparation, variance analysis, and trend reporting.
• Compile data for financial reporting packages and help streamline reporting processes.
• Support monthly, quarterly, and annual reporting cycles in collaboration with Finance leadership.
• Work closely with accounting, procurement, compliance, and treasury to understand cross-functional financial operations.
• Participate in assessing internal controls, compliance standards, and risk mitigation processes.
• Learn and apply principles of GAAP, gaming compliance, and financial policies specific to the gaming industry.

Requirements

To be considered for this role, you must be a Mille Lacs Band of Ojibwe Band Member or descendant, have a High School Diploma or GED, and have 1–3 years of experience in finance, accounting, data analysis, or related administrative/technical roles.

• Strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and proficiency in Microsoft Excel and financial systems.
• Ability to communicate clearly, maintain confidentiality, and collaborate effectively.
• Must obtain and maintain a Gaming Regulatory Authority (GRA) license and follow all Detailed Gaming Regulations (DGRs).

Qualifications

Preferred qualifications include an Associate or Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business, or a related field.

Skills

The ideal candidate should be a curious, analytical, and values-driven professional eager to grow into an executive finance role. They should bring strong problem-solving abilities, an interest in financial strategy, and the interpersonal skills to collaborate across departments.

Benefits

Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits (medical, dental, vision). 401(k) with employer match, tuition reimbursement, and paid parental leave. PTO, holiday pay, and recognition for birthdays, anniversaries, and milestones.

Culture + Legacy

A workplace grounded in the Seven Values: Wisdom, Love, Respect, Truth, Humility, Bravery, and Honesty. Opportunities to contribute to the long-term success of the Mille Lacs Band of Ojibwe and Grand Casino community. A culture of creativity, collaboration, servant leadership, and shared purpose.

Pay

Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits (medical, dental, vision). 401(k) with employer match, tuition reimbursement, and paid parental leave.

Schedule

Hybrid schedule that is based at both Grand Casino Mille Lacs and Hinckley.