Twenty-Nine Palms Band of Mission Indians · 4 days ago
Director Accounting - Tribal Government
Coachella, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Director/Executive
7+ years expThe Twenty-Nine Palms Band of Mission Indians is seeking a Director of Accounting for their Tribal Government operations. This role is responsible for overseeing financial operations, ensuring compliance with accounting principles, and leading the finance team to deliver exceptional service to guests and team members.
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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. This entails consistency performing our service expectations of: Welcoming, Proactive, Seamless, Personalized and Valued
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
Coordinate tax reporting programs
Work 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
Assist 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
Monitor all financial activities of the Tribal Government to ensure that all applicable laws, rules, regulations and controls of the Tribe, all Federal and State Agencies are enforced throughout the property
Maintain and update financial internal control procedures
Mentor, coach and prepare succession planning to encourage those Team Members seeking advancement to acquire the education, experience, and personal characteristics to prepare them to progress toward their goal
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
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
Comprehensive understanding of forecasting, budgeting, scheduling, productivity, inventory controls (if applicable), P&L analysis, and cost controls
Prepare necessary data for the budget in area of responsibility; project annual costs and monitor actual results; take corrective action where necessary
Develop, maintain and nurture a positive work environment
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 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
Qualification
Required
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
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
Preferred
CPA preferred
Company
Twenty-Nine Palms Band of Mission Indians
Twenty-Nine Palms Band of Mission Indians is a government organization that provides tribal economic development services.
201-500 employees
Funding
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