Finance Director

JOB TITLE:

Finance Director

DEPARTMENT:

Finance

SUPERVISOR:

Tribal Administrator

SALARY:

Max: $205,863

JOB SUMMARY:

Responsible for the management, oversight, and administration of the Pueblo’s accounting, finance, payroll, and tax functions. This position serves as a key advisor to executive leadership on financial management, fiscal strategy, and long-term planning. The role includes developing, implementing, and enforcing accounting policies, processes, and procedures to ensure compliance, efficiency, and accuracy. Additionally, this position is accountable for safeguarding organizational assets through the establishment and maintenance of strong internal controls. This position also provides financial oversight and management for Jemez Health and Human Services, ensuring alignment with organizational goals, regulatory requirements, and sound financial practices.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

Oversees and manages the daily operations of the Pueblo’s accounting, finance, payroll and tax functions. Ensures timely month-end closing.
Advises executive leadership on financial management and strategic planning issues and initiatives. Analyzes and reviews statements, budgets, grants, contracts, and cash flow; provides data-based information for decision making purposes.
Develops Accounting policies and procedures that adhere to Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), relevant OMB circulars and AICPA accounting standards and pronouncements.
Prepares annual Tribal funds budget, reports and supplementary documentation as required. Responsible for hosting annual hearings.
MIP Fund Accounting; AmpliFund Experience (preferred)

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

Master’s degree in accounting, finance, or a closely related field
Ten (10) years of management-level accounting and government financial management experience.

PREFERRED REQUIREMENTS:

Certified Public Accountant (CPA)

HOW TO APPLY:

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