Director of Finance

Mission

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.

Position Summary

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.

Responsibilities:

• Develop for CFO approval: Strategy for fiscal control, profitability planning, risk management and analysis and management plans for investments into the portfolio.
• Insures all transactions are recorded in accordance with US generally accepted accounting principles GAAP and DCAA regulations where appropriate
• Work with the CFO to provide the financial portion of the strategic planning framework and devise and maintain a system to track, monitor, and assess adherence to plan
• Coordinate chart of accounts refinement
• Assure consistent accounting practices and principles are applied at both the parent company and subsidiary level
• Maintain a documented system of accounting records, practices and internal controls
• Work with a team to process all day to day invoicing, cash management, cash receipt and deposit, expense reimbursement and accounts payable/vendor payment activity for WDC and subsidiary companies where applicable
• Comply with DCAA regulations and Federal Practice
• Prepare and issue timely and complete consolidated monthly financial statements and Board finance reports
• Calculate and report WDC and subsidiary financial performance compared to budgeted amounts and key operational metrics
• Analyze and explain significant actual vs. budgeted/target results
• Investment and acquisition financial analysis, options and performance
• Accounting-related assistance with due diligence including budgeting and market research
• Coordinate supplying all information requested by WDC's external auditors to complete the annual audit
• Prepare the annual budget and issue periodic financial forecasts
• Work with the CFO to generate all applicable reports for corporate, the Tribe and Board of Directors; assuring compliance with internal policies and procedures
• Maintain a documented system of accounting policies and procedures
• Identify and train a back-up(s) to manage key tasks when absent.
• Real Estate Portfolio Management: property management, lease administration, occupancy analysis, property acquisitions/dispositions, facility investment planning, or real estate portfolio strategy. General Accounting for portfolio entities in QuickBooks
• Implementation of Real Estate Portfolio software transition
• Lead and develop an Internal Auditing function for both WDC and Subsidiary companies
• Additional functions not specifically outlined in this position description as directed by the leader.

Financial/Risk Management

• Ensure all business enterprises under WDC's management are operating in a fiscally responsible manner, adhering to: all regulatory guidelines; internal controls; budgets; and policies and procedures
• Assist with development and implementation of annual business enterprise budget
• Oversee WDC operating budgets and facilitate capital expenditures to keep the company competitive
• 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 investments

Communication

• Ensure all business enterprises under WDC's management are operating in a fiscally responsible manner, adhering to: all regulatory guidelines; internal controls; budgets; and policies and procedures
• Assist with development and implementation of annual business enterprise budget
• For presentation to the CFO recommend revenue and profit goals for each planning period
• Oversee WDC operating budgets and facilitate capital expenditures to keep the company competitive

• 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

Strategic Planning

• Assist with the development of short and long-term organizational goals and development of objectives and strategies to execute defined goals
• Work with the CFO to provide the financial portion of the strategic planning framework and devise and maintain a system to track, monitor, and assess adherence to plan
• For CFO approval, develop and maintain long-term financial plans and translate these into periodic budget objectives for each subsidiary
• Work with the CFO to develop the company's strategic plan, the annual tactical business plans, and the annual budgets
• In collaboration with the CFO, analyze and interpret market information in order to develop marketing and sales responses to gain market share and improve profitability
• Provide for financial forecasting and liquidity risk to meet objectives for reliable financial returns
• Counsel Executive management team on profitability planning and develop managerial reporting to facilitate Executive level decision making
• Identify general business and financial risks and mitigate or shift excessive exposure through policy recommendations and adequate insurance coverage as deemed necessary
• Contribute to the development of the WDC's vision and mission
• Develop policies as they relate to finances, internal controls, capital allocation, debt, payment to the owners, etc.

Leadership

• Foster a company culture that promotes ethical practices and social responsibility; encourages individual integrity and maintains a positive and ethical work climate that is conducive to attracting, retaining and motivating top-quality employees at all levels
• Provide leadership to oversee both WDC and subsidiary company short term and long term liquidity needs, and effectively manage the sources of liquidity such that they may be accessed as needed

Minimum Qualifications, Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

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 :

• Masters of Business Administration (MBA) or Equivalent Experience
• Bachelor's degree in finance or accounting
• CPA preferred
• 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.

Core Competencies:

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.

Physical Requirements:

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.

• Flexibility related to work hours as project demands arise.
• Occasionally required to move 5 - 25 pounds.
• Must be able to remain in a stationary computer position for extended periods of time.
• Must be able to use hands and fingers to type.
• Must be able to reach with hands and arms for using a computer.

Travel Requirements:

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.

Disclaimer:

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.