Chief Executive Officer

Description

Working with the Morongo Tribal Council, implements and drives the primary economic goals, plans, projects, and short and long-range financial and business objectives for the Morongo Band of Mission Indians. Coordinates activities to safeguard and grow the assets of the organization for future generations while providing sound return to current Tribal Members. The Chief Executive Officer (CEO) is ultimately responsible for developing investment strategies and leading investment activities, building and leading a dynamic team, and managing the investment portfolio to achieve stated outcomes and organizational commitments while supporting capital goals.

• In accordance with the Morongo Tribal Council, makes major corporate decisions and drives the workforce and resources toward strategic business goals.
• Sources, manages, and monitors investments.
• Limits overall investment risk.
• Selects investments that create a desirable balance between risk and return.
• Presents and secures buy-in from Tribal Council and General Membership in the development of the Tribe's long range and annual business plans.
• Confers with Tribal Council and executive officials to plan business objectives with cutting-edge knowledge and the ability to coherently present new ideas and profitable projects.
• Negotiates bids to grow Morongo Enterprises.
• Produces feasibility studies or business plans for new Enterprise developments.
• Oversees existing Enterprises and works with their General Managers to ensure current businesses thrive.
• With Tribal Council, decide how to invest the tribal resources (capital, personnel, and time) to achieve business objectives.
• Communicate with General Membership to keep them informed on investment projects.
• Provide strategic financial leadership and support on the evaluation of potential alliances, acquisitions, investments and / or other financial issues affecting the business.
• Directs and coordinates formulation of financial programs to provide funding for new or continuing operations to maximize returns on investments, and to increase productivity.
• Establish credibility throughout the organization and with Tribal Council as an effective problem solver.
• Evaluate current projects and investments to ensure optimal success and audit when necessary.
• Work closely with the Construction Director to ensure construction projects are successful and completed in a timely and efficient manner.
• Carry out all other duties and responsibilities, inclusive of Tribal Administration, Enterprises, Casino, Hotel and not limited to, but as directed by Tribal Council.

Requirements

Education and Experience:

• Must posses a Bachelor's degree in finance, business administration, or related field. Masters degree preferred.
• Minimum 10 years senior management experience. Highly developed investment, planning and development skills, written and oral communication skills and the ability to work effectively with others.

Mandatory Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Other Qualifications:

• Strong leadership skills and the ability to motivate others
• High level of business acumen and the ability to understand a profit and loss statement, make and stick to budgets, control costs, and analyze data to identify opportunities and areas where the business can improve.
• The ability to make difficult decisions and defend these decisions that enhance the success of the tribe's investments, enterprises, and business opportunities.
• The ability to think critically, solicit input, and have an open mind along with strong problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to speak with General Membership, personnel, vendors, and investors.
• Flexibility that allows the CEO to adapt to changing business conditions, the market, and abrupt changes that may arise internally or externally.
• Maintain strict confidentiality of classified/sensitive information.
• Establish and maintain productive working relationship with co-workers and management and prioritize multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment.
• Basic operation of a workstation (turning on/off, knowledge of basic functions and components) and general office equipment. Use/storage/maintenance of multiple usernames and passwords. Computer-related problem-solving skills through the use of available trainings and help desk.
• High proficiency of Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, etc.), internet software and appropriate storage of electronic files. Awareness of new technologies and software systems that enhance the organizations' ability to identify business opportunities and manage its financial portfolio.
• Record of satisfactory performance in all prior and current employment as evidenced by positive employment references from previous and current employers.
• A proven record of managing successful business endeavours for their full life cycles.
• Applicable laws, codes, regulations, policies and procedures.
• Policies and objectives of assigned programs and activities.
• Theory and application of budgetary planning.
• Tribal organization, operations, policies and objectives.
• Budget preparation and control.
• Principles and practices of administration, supervision and training.
• Financial analysis and projection techniques.
• Operation of a variety of office equipment including a computer and assigned software.
• Interpersonal skills using tact, patience and courtesy.
• Plan, organize, control and direct Tribal operations and other activities as directed by Tribal Council.
• Supervise and evaluate the performance of assigned personnel.
• Analyze financial data and prepare reports, forecasts and recommendations.
• Assure accurate accounting of funds including income and expenditures.
• Analyze situations accurately and adopt an effective course of action.
• Meet schedules and time lines.
• Work independently with little direction.
• Plan and organize work.
• Maintain accurate financial and statistical records and prepare comprehensive reports.