Finance and Business Development-Manager

Puyallup Tribe of IndiansJob Announcement Open: October 2 2026 Close: October 19 2026 Job Title: Finance and Business Development Manager Department: Finance and Business DevelopmentReports To: Tribal Financial Officer Hours: 40 Hrs/Wk Full TimeSalary: Based on Salary MatrixBenefits Requisition: 959 *Salaries are market competitive. For accurate salary information call or email The Puyallup Tribe of Indians provides a generous benefits package that includes employer paid medical dental vision life insurance a retirement/401(k) plan with profit sharing paid holidays and paid time off including birthday SummaryThe Puyallup Tribe of Indians is seeking a highly qualified candidate to serve in the role of Finance and Business Development Manager (Manager). The Manager will be skilled at managing multiple competing priorities have patience and maturity to build strategic relationships and possess an ever-present point of view towards the future. The ideal candidate will demonstrate an innate curiosity and ability to anticipate and adapt to new innovations competitive threats and changing customer needs. This position assists the Finance Director (Director) and Tribal Financial Officer (TFO) by providing operational and financial oversight and analysis of the Tribes governmental and business operations. It will contribute to the Tribes overall success by effectively supporting the implementation of all financial policies and activities. Assists the Director and TFO on financial reporting analysis management and growth Duties and ResponsibilitiesFormulate and assess business development strategies and manage the process to target assess and acquire assets suitable to meet the strategic objectives of the competitive threats and opportunities from not only a financial perspective but also the legal social environmental and political and maintain dynamic financial models to assess investment opportunities across a range of operating and financing with outside advisors to source evaluate and execute on acquisition and partnership financial reports program reports and special reports for the Tribes governmental and business operations for review by the Director and TFO. Formulate presentations for a variety of audiences including highly detailed analyses and concise summary versions. Assist in presenting financial reports to the Tribal Council and as directed by Tribal Council to the Tribal general with the budgeting process for the Tribe its various business operations and entities; provides research analyzing actual expenses against budget; identifies significant variances and timely reports them to the Director and advice on financial matters and assists the Director and TFO in finding solutions to financial challenges by applying sound financial knowledge and skills. Assists in review of the Tribes governmental and business operations financial policies and procedures and provides recommendations for improvement; assists with amendments as needed; assists with the development of new financial policies and procedures as needed; monitors compliance to said policies and for contributing to positive banking relationships; including negotiating and structuring financing for various capital improvement projects and economic development in meetings workshops and seminars for the purpose of conveying and/or gathering information required to perform job functions and advance the interests of the department and the other department staff with cost-benefit analysis; assessment of program trade-offs and exploration of alternative funding methods. Develops return on investment models and analysis as the Director with analysis of the Tribes cash flow and performance of the Tribes various investment and maintain databases and news / information sources for market intelligence in target industries and subsectors. Assists with the collection and preparation of relevant economic and financial data impacting the Tribal government and various economic the request of the TFO arranges for and oversees financial audits for the Tribe and its various entities or business enterprises; continually updates the TFO on audit status; ensures timely completion and reporting of results; immediately notifies TFO of findings; coordinates special audits as needed; ensures compliance with appropriate regulatory a variety of documents files and records for the purpose of providing an up-to-date reference trail availability of information as needed on delegated projects assignments or forecasts. Coordinate development projects from initial planning through execution working across internal teams and outside contractors. Manage project budgets track expenditures review invoices and monitor cost against approved contracts and as primary point of contact for project related communication meetings deliverables timelines and follow up. Support the evaluation and advancement of new development opportunities by coordinating due diligence project planning and financial other duties as assigned to support the efficient operation of the ResponsibilitiesThis position has no supervisory responsibilities; however the position may perform delegated duties as assigned by the TFO when TFO or Director is not and RequirementsTo perform this job successfully an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential and/or ExperienceBachelor of Business Administration or related field from an accredited university is of Business Administration (MBA) or Master of Science in Finance Investments or a related field from an accredited university is (5) years of experience preferred (minimum of three (3) years) experience in corporate development business development corporate finance investment banking private equity and consulting or investment management is required. Investment experience gained in a mission-driven organization will be viewed work experience for a Tribal government or Tribal business is in and passion for gaming hospitality leisure entertainment and / or real estate industries is experience with negotiations contract development and due of capital markets dynamics and experience-based knowledge of assessing the impact of market dynamics on targeted assets and ability to assess and translate significant quantities of data into information and discern key findings including ability to synthesize develop package and communicate concise logical fact-based presentations and make well-founded recommendations. Demonstrated ability to design sound business strategies based on a structured approach integrating scientific commercial and financial analyses that enable business success and create tangible enterprise network of and relationships with industry and governmental contacts including current and potential external business partners investment bankers venture capitalists and industry verbal written and interpersonal skills including ability to communicate information appropriately to the level of the to translate broad corporate strategies into clear specific objectives and well-supported business experience in preparing written reports and presentations to senior management and Boards of ability to help manage projects valued at $1M including coordinating multiple consultants vendors and contractors while supporting executive administration and financial to analyze project information and provide recommendations to support business and development decisions. Track record of managing multiple priorities while maintaining deadlines and deliverables. Proven ability to expand beyond core responsibilities to support emerging economic development priorities across the department. Language SkillsEmployee must demonstrate the ability to interact tactfully and positively with Tribal members all levels of staff and management. Ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality. Ability to read analyze and interpret common professional journals financial reports and legal documents. Ability to respond to common inquiries or complaints from staff and regulatory agencies. Ability to write reports and business correspondence. Ability to effectively present information to management employees and groups of people and to respond to SkillsRequires in-depth knowledge of financial terms and principles. Ability to calculate complex figures and prepare complex and detailed spreadsheets to support research and analysis. Conducts financial/business analysis including the preparation of AbilityAbility to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written oral diagram or schedule form. Requires advanced analytical and quantitative or CertificatesMust pass a criminal background check prior to and periodically throughout employment. Must not have any felony have and maintain a valid and unrestricted Washington State Drivers License and proof of SkillsExcellent communication skills must be capable of presenting ideas in a clear and compelling manner both verbally and computer proficiency and advanced MS Word Excel and PowerPoint analytical skills and experience interpreting a strategic vision into an operational in examining developing and amending financial policies and demonstrate professionalism strong ethics and ability to advance the principles of good governance including sound judgment in decision to work effectively with individuals from various cultural backgrounds with dignity and respect; must be able to work in a politically sensitive environment. Ability to select the appropriate approach for any situation in order to achieve desired presentation skills with the ability to confidently present information recommendations and project updates to relationship building skills with the ability to establish and maintain productive partnerships across internal and external be self-motivated flexible and able to work on own initiative with little to work as part of a to work to tight deadlines and under demonstrate good listening skills; ability to present viewpoints in a constructive manner; positively respect different maintain the highest level of confidentiality at all DemandsThe 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 the ability to operate a typewriter personal computer multi-line telephone calculator facsimile and the ability to read write communicate and interpret information accurately in the ability to concentrate and consistently produce accurate performing the duties of this job the employee is frequently required to sit; use hands to finger handle or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or employee occasionally is required to stand and employee is occasionally required to stand and stoop kneel crouch or employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 vision abilities required by this job include close vision color vision and ability to adjust EnvironmentThe work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential noise level is low to physical exertion is low to is performed in an office are frequent employee contacts and interruptions during the may be stressful at times due to the sensitive or confidential issues being Puyallup Tribe of Indians reserves the right to revise or change job duties and responsibilities as the need arises. This position description does not constitute a written or implied contract of Preference Employer as Required by LawOnline Application Tips:1. If you are using a PC use Chrome. If you are using a MAC use Safari.2. Upload additional documents (resume cover letter letters of recommendation proof of Indian blood etc.) to the resume tab as one (1) PDF file or email documents to and we can add them to your online application. Please send in copies of any degrees or certificates that you have been awarded.3. 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