About the position
The Director of Finance is responsible for the overall financial reporting process of Sandia Resort & Casino, Bien Mur Indian Market Center, Bien Mur Travel Center, and Sandia Lakes (referred to as the 'Enterprises'). This role directs the financial policies and enforcement of the Sandia Casino System of Internal Controls and the Standard Operating Procedures relative to the Accounting Department. The Director also directs the operational functions of the Accounting Department, designs and coordinates a wide variety of accounting and statistical data for financial reporting purposes, and collaborates with the Enterprise management teams and the CFO on strategic plans for the short and long-term success of the tribal enterprises. The philosophy of the organization is built on integrity, fairness, collaboration, communication, and recognition for performance excellence, aiming to attract and retain a qualified workforce and contribute to the ongoing success of the Pueblo of Sandia.
Responsibilities
- Oversees the financial and operational departments that report to this position.
- Coordinates monthly financial statements, annual financial reports, audit activities, and other information reports and requests; ensures accuracy and integrity of financial reporting.
- Establishes and maintains that the Accounting Department complies with internal controls, standard operating procedures and regulations.
- Ensures assigned departments produce accurate and timely reports and information.
- Provides direction and assistance to the Enterprises regarding accounting and budgeting policies and procedures, implementation of new practices and procedures, and efficient control and utilization of financial resources.
- Performs periodic cost and productivity analyses.
- Maintains current knowledge of and implements changes based on established policies and procedures, federal policies and directives, and current accounting practices.
- Designs, establishes, and maintains an organizational structure and staffing to effectively accomplish the organization's goals and objectives.
- Recruits, employs, trains, supervises, and evaluates Accounting Department associates.
- Designs and maintains the financial accounting and reporting systems necessary to maintain all necessary accounting functions of the enterprises.
- Establishes and implements short- and long-range organizational goals, objectives, strategic plans, policies, and operating procedures.
- Monitors and evaluates programmatic and operational effectiveness, and effects changes required for improvement.
- Keeps Chief Financial Officer apprised of significant variances to revenue and cost projections.
- Oversees the return on investment for projects and their expenditures.
- Oversees the preparation of daily revenue and other financial reports and their comparison against budget and forecast projections and previous years' results.
- Ensures taxes and regulatory documents are filed in a timely and accurate manner.
- Analysis and interpretation of financial statements for the Enterprises.
- Coordinates with outside CPA firm and participates in the annual audit plan of the Enterprises.
- Directs the formulation, compilation, and presentation of the operating and capital budgets for the Enterprises.
- Oversees safeguarding of assets of the Enterprises.
- Demonstrates leadership by interacting actively and professionally.
- Attends and complies with all mandatory manager training classes.
- Performs additional duties as necessary.
- Focus on monthly accounting statement line-item overage and submit monthly forecast on a timely manner.
- Participates at committee meetings as required.
- Participates in monthly Financials reviews with management teams and Tribal Council.
- Maintains manageable and reasonable overtime in all assigned departments.
- Punctual and regular attendance is an essential responsibility for all team members.
Requirements
- Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field from an accredited college or university.
- Eight (8) years' experience in an accounting, finance or related field including five (5) years in a Controller, Director or equivalent capacity within a casino or resort accounting department.
- Must be at least 21 years of age.
Nice-to-haves
- Master's degree
- CPA license
