Summary & Scope of Position:

The Finance Director performs or oversees all financial operations for the Picayune Rancheria of the Chukchansi Indians, which consist of grants and programs funded through federal, state, and tribal funding streams. Working closely with the Program Directors, the Finance Director will work to ensure continued compliance for all grant and other funding opportunities. In addition, the Finance Director will work directly with the Tribal Administrator in fiscal planning and budget preparation.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Account for monthly revenue and expenditures by programs; monitors and assumes final responsibility for month end close and preparation of financial statements.
• Oversee or conducts all tasks related to accounts receivable, accounts payable, and general
• Processes payroll and ensures all payroll related reporting is
• Develops and maintains a system of internal controls to properly manage cash flow of the Picayune Rancheria
• Oversight and responsibility for all risk-management programs
• Work with Program Directors to monitor grant activities for
• Maintain up-to-date files on grants and contracts of the Picayune Rancheria and prepare financial reports and invoices to appropriate federal, state, and private agencies as required for grants and contracts.
• Prepare periodic financial reports for the Picayune Tribal Council, Tribal Administrator, staff members, and funding
• Develop continued improvements to the annual budget process and work
• Provide direct oversight for the development of the annual comprehensive

• Serve as principal reference for independent auditors and prepare required year-end financial.
• Maintain internal inventory
• Document new or revised financial and accounting.
• Other duties may be assigned upon

Minimum Qualifications:

• A minimum of a bachelor’s degree in accounting/business, with strong emphasis in governmental or non-profit fund
• An MBA in Business or Finance is
• A minimum of five to seven years work experience in maintenance of financial records and reporting is
• CPA as well as grant management and grant compliance strongly
• Knowledge of accounting theory, principles and practices and their application to a wide variety of accounting transactions
• Analyze and interpret financial documents and
• Understanding of governmental financial operations and terminology
• Experience with standard office practices and equipment, including productivity software such as Word, Excel and Access
• Understanding of payroll, fringe benefits, tax preparation and filing procedures; Experience with internal payroll systems desirable
• Demonstrated knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP)
• Ability to understand and follow complex oral and written instructions, including grant reporting and auditing guidelines from various state and federal agencies.
• Cash management experience is highly
• Ability to work in team
• Ability to manage work of others in a professional
• Ability to exercise independent judgment, analyze reports and solve accounting problems with minimum supervision.
• Ability to see fiscal management as part of the overall operations and to recommend improvements as part of the management team.
• Organizational skills, efficiency, and accuracy a must
• Must possess a valid California Driver’s License and
• Must be able to pass in-depth background.
• Must pass drug screen.

PRCI TRIBAL PREFERENCE:

For purposes of hiring, promotions, transfers, and training all candidates must possess the ''minimum qualifications" as stated in the job description or job announcement. Minimum qualifications are defined as those entry-level qualifications essential to the performance of the basic responsibilities for each job category, including but not limited to education, training, specific work experience, employment record, and physical skills (where applicable). Preference shall be given with respect to personnel decisions, layoffs, recalls, promotions, transfers, training, and hiring. First, enrolled Tribal Members who meet the minimum qualifications shall not be denied [an interview] if another individual at a lower preference has higher qualifications than are necessary for the position. Second, after preference is provided to enrolled tribal members, Native Americans who are enrolled members of a federally recognized tribe other than Picayune Rancheria of the Chukchansi Indians shall be provided preference over equally qualified non-Indian candidates, however, if the non-Indian candidate is more qualified, a business decision may be made to hire or promote the best candidate. If more than one person at the same preference level meets the minimum qualifications, the decision-makers shall have discretionary authority to make the appropriate business decision in the best interest of the Tribe. Accordingly, when preparing job descriptions or job announcements care should be taken to establish qualifications that fit the desired needs of the position.

INDIAN PREFERENCE STATEMENT:

Under CFR 25, Part 276 and by Title VII of the Civil Rights Act, Section 701(b) and 703(i), preference in filling all vacancies provided to qualified PRCI Tribal Members and/or other American Indian/Alaska Native Candidates.