Job DescriptionESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required to perform this job successfully. Upon request, reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- Provide outstanding customer service to guests and all other employees by exceeding our mission statement.
- Develop, implement and maintain the Tribe's Financial Management, Procurement, Fixed Asset and Travel policies and procedures.
- Responsible for maintaining the Tribe's fixed asset inventory and conducting the bi-annual physical asset inventory.
- Review fixed assets to ensure accurate accounting, including classification, additions and dispositions.
- Assist in preparation of annual operations and capital budgets.
- Maintain automated financial accounting systems to ensure integrity of financial data.
- Monitor banking activity and ensures compliance with any established guidelines.
- Prepare internal financial operations reports as required by management.
- Ensure an accurate and timely monthly, quarterly and year end close.
- Ensure compliance with all internal controls, policies and procedures of the Tribe, Tribal Enterprises and Casinos, and any Federal, State or Tribal regulatory agencies.
- Assist with the quarterly, semi-annual and year-end financial audit activities.
- Interact with external auditors as required.
- Prepare reports required for regulatory and taxing authorities.
- Maintain both a balanced general ledger and subsidiary ledgers.
- Ensure all balance sheet accounts are reconciled on a monthly basis.
- Support Controllers with special projects and workflow process improvements.
- Protects the Tribe's value by keeping information confidential.
- Maintain excellent communications with all Directors and Supervisors.
- Implements approved departmental policies and procedures.
- Ensure the budget for the department is monitored and adhered to by implementing effective processes and procedures.
- Prepare necessary data for the budget in areas of responsibility.
- Keep abreast of competitive changes including industry trends and local competitive set.
- Develop, maintain and nurture a positive work environment.
- Responsible for maintaining a disciplined environment and implementing practices that promote safety, quality and productivity.
- Help coordinate and supervise training, assignments and development of subordinates.
- 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 decision in a fair and honest manner.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills.
- Perform any other duties that may be assigned from time to time.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:Manage directly and indirectly employees of the Finance Department. Adhere to the Tribal organization's policies, procedures and applicable laws.Responsible for the overall direction, coordination, and evaluation of this unit.Carry out supervisory responsibilities which include but are not limited to: interviewing and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE (MUST BE DOCUMENTED):
- Bachelor's degree (B.A.) in Accounting or Finance; CPA or MBA is preferred.
- 5-7 years' experience in accounting or finance highly desired.
- Knowledge of U.S. GAAP.
- Experience in working with multiple legal entities.
CERTIFICATION, LICENSES AND ANY ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:
- Must pass periodic random drug screens.
- Must be able to pass background suitability investigation.
- Must obtain a Tribal Gaming License.
- Must obtain all other applicable certifications and licenses.
- Must provide proof of eligibility to work in the United States within 72 hours of employment.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Upon request, reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear. The employee is frequently required to stand; walk and sit. The employee is occasionally required to use upper extremities, including but not limited to, hands and fingers to handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms. They may be occasionally required to climb or balance, stoop, bend, push, pull, twist, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must occasionally lift up to 25 pounds and/or push, pull up to 50 pounds. The employee is occasionally required use repetitive movements to complete tasks. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus. Employee may be occasionally required to work in low light conditions, and may be exposed to loud noise for extended periods. WORK ENVIRONMENT: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.
- Multiple locations.
- Some enterprises are open 24 hours per day, 7 days per week; therefore, you must be flexible to work any and all hours.
- Must be available for emergency calls 24/7.
- Must be available to work weekend and holidays.
- Some enterprises are gaming facilities.
- Some enterprises are not a smoke-free environment.
- Surveillance cameras and audio equipment monitor the premises recording activity throughout most of the facilities on 24 hours per day, 7 days per week basis.
INDIAN PREFERENCE ACT:The Twenty-Nine Palms Band of Mission Indians has a resolution on file with Human Resources to ensure that Indian Preference will be adhered to in the following order in accordance with IPA: 1. Tribal Members 2. Other Native Americans 3. All other ethnic groups