Director of Finance

Waséyabek Development Company, LLC (WDC), is a newly formed legal entity, created and wholly owned by the Nottawaseppi Huron Band of the Potawatomi (NHBP), a federally recognized Indian Tribe. WDC is committed to fostering the development of a stable, diversified economy for the Band which will contribute to its long-term wealth and economic self-sufficiency while managing risk and creating quality employment opportunities.

The Director of Finance will work closely with the CFO. This executive is accountable for the organization’s fiscal operating results and will provide information to the CFO for presentation to the Board of Directors and Tribal Council. The Director of Finance is accountable for overseeing the accounting operations of WDC, will provide financial analysis and modeling, balance sheet management, and profitability analysis to the Executive team. Ensure reliable, accurate, and transparent financial reporting that is compliant with all Tribal, local, state, and Federal requirements. Will assist the CFO to provide financial oversight of operating companies and passive investments in the portfolio. The Director of Finance will work with the CFO on long-term strategy, mergers, and acquisitions.

• Identify new and enhance existing processes designed to promote growth, cost reduction and expense control
• Responsible for financial, regulatory and information reporting
• Provide for trustworthy, reliable, accurate and timely production of financial information to facilitate effective organizational planning and decision-making
• Provide for the timely production of management reporting information including statistical information, functional and product costs and revenue, productivity measures, and other data to equip decision makers in evaluating performance and identifying improvement opportunities
• Lead WDC and subsidiary companies through annual audit process insuring that financial records are documented in conformance with GAAP, GSA, and DCCA, as required
• Monitor financial and accounting standards to assure conformity with authoritative standards
• Interpret financial results, providing insight and understanding of significant trends
• In collaboration with the CFO to provide due diligence for investment

A successful application must demonstrate that he/she possesses the knowledge, skills, experience and ability to successfully perform the Essential Duties and Responsibilities required of this position. The following are representative of the education, skills and experience one would need to possess to :

• Experience in Cost Accounting
• At least 10 Years of practical experience
• At least 5 years of proven success in a senior financial management role achieving substantial operational improvements and steady increases in profitability over the course of several reporting periods
• Strong, specialized experience in GAAP accounting
• Experience in GSA & DCAA accounting preferred
• Advanced knowledge of Deltek accounting system preferred
• Strong, specialized experience in investment and cash management strategies
• Strong, specialize experience in financial planning, forecasting, and budgeting
• Experience in the commercial and Federal business sectors
• Experience in risk management
• Ability to obtain and maintain a Secret Clearance
• Ability to quickly adapt focus, adjust schedule and problem solve to meet evolving work demands and needs of supervisor and other stakeholders.
• Highly resourceful team-player, with the ability to also work independently and balance multiple competing priorities and tasks.
• Ability to pass a pre-employment drug screen.
• Ability to pass an extensive background investigation, including but not limited to personal and professional financial history, nationwide criminal record search, credit check and other relevant background information deemed necessary by WDC.

Managerial Proficiency – Focuses on the development and productivity of employees by setting clear expectations and objectives, providing ongoing coaching and feedback, constructively addressing, or seeking assistance to properly address employee concerns.

Vision – Supports and builds a shared vision with stakeholders across the organization. Engages others in translating vision into action. Supports and clearly communicates organizational direction and priorities.

Executive Communication – Communication with other managers and Company's Executive team in an accurate, clear, thorough, concise, well-organized, and timely manner. Strives to avoid surprising stakeholders with emerging information of situation reports. Strives for transparency in all communications.

Accountability and Management – Demonstrates accountability and responsibility for own work and the work of employees. Translates objectives into meaningful performance measures and aligns performance plan with organizational goals. Achieves meaningful results by putting in the necessary time and effort and following through to ensure quality outcomes through own work and the actions and contributions of subordinates and the organization as a whole.

Leading Change – Leads the organization, anticipates, and is postured to progress with changing business trends, viewpoints, political climate, and requirements without any performance declinations.

Developing Talent – Leads employees in reaching their maximum potential by encouraging professional development, providing all necessary tools to succeed, and fostering employee growth and advancement.

Financial Management – Effectively manages budgets and costs by maintaining effective budgetary controls, constructing contingency plans to stay within budgetary constraints, reducing expenses, and/or developing revenue generating opportunities.

This job operates in a professional office environment. 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.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Some travel may be required, up to 20% of the time. The travel may be local or national and may be by car, rail, or air.

This job description indicates in general the nature and levels of work, knowledge, skills, abilities, and other essential functions (as covered under the Americans with Disabilities Act) expected of an incumbent. It is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities required of an incumbent. An incumbent may be asked to perform other duties as required.

Native American & Veteran Hiring Preferences will be applied in accordance with Waséyabek Development Company policy. We are committed to making merit-based hiring decisions. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, citizenship, marital status, height or weight, veteran status, or any other legally protected category.