Finance Director

Position Summary

Provides leadership and direction of the Pueblo’s Finance Department including financial administration, procurement, budget development and management, financial reporting, audit coordination, grant management oversight, and development and implementation of financial systems and policies.

Our philosophy is built on the principles of integrity, fairness, collaboration, communication, and recognition for performance excellence. Meeting all performance standards leads to attracting and retaining a qualified workforce, provides opportunities for qualified team members, and contributes towards the ongoing success of the Pueblo of Sandia today and in the future.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

1. Recommends, develops, and implements financial systems and policies for Pueblo government operations.
2. Prepares and presents financial and budget information to the Tribal Council, Governor, CFO, and committees of the Tribal Council.
3. Works with Tribal Leadership, CFO and Directors to develop financial and capital strategic plans.
4. Coordinates and communicates with the Governor, Directors and Pueblo staff to develop and monitor department budgets and needs.
5. Administers and monitors Pueblo tax programs; researches and provides recommendations on tax policy to the CFO and Tribal Leadership.
6. Ensures operational compliance with tax and regulatory requirements.
7. Provides oversight of the Tribal Mortgage and Affordable Housing programs in cooperation with the Housing Manager.
8. Serves as liaison to insurance companies for Pueblo coverages and policy changes.
9. Coordinates the activities of the Controller, Purchasing Manager and Financial Analyst.
10. Provides guidance on Pueblo procurement activities and related policy development.
11. Assists in the identification and solicitation of grant funding opportunities for the Pueblo.
12. Serves on the Investment Committee, Tax Review Board, 401(k) Advisory Board, and other staff committees related to the governmental operations of the Pueblo as assigned.
13. Oversees the government-wide audit process for the Pueblo in accordance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles, and the pronouncements of the Governmental Accounting Standards Board (GASB) and other regulatory agencies.
14. Reviews and analyzes financial statements and reports.
15. Develops appropriate systems of internal control for the Pueblo.
16. Provides recommendations on investment policies and strategies.
17. Responsible for the preparation of the annual indirect cost proposal submission and related negotiations with the Department of the Interior.
18. Punctual and regular attendance is an essential responsibility for all team members and are expected to report to work based upon the assigned schedule each day in accordance with the Attendance Policy for Pueblo of Sandia.

Additional Responsibilities

1. Creates an environment of team member engagement and fosters a collaborative and inclusive work environment.
2. Performs additional duties and responsibilities as necessary or assigned.

Key Performance Indicators

This position has Key Performance Indicators (KPI’s) identified as a measurement of success. KPI’s will be shared with all team members who work in this job title and feedback will be provided regarding the successful completion of the KPI’s as part of the performance review process.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

1. Ability to supervise, lead, and direct the work of assigned staff.

2. Ability to prepare, compile, maintain, and reconcile financial records and reports.

3. Ability to interpret and analyze fiscal records.

4. Ability to analyze cash flow transactions and investment activities.

5. Ability to analyze risk transactions and make recommendations.

6. Ability to research and draft financial and legislative policies.

7. Knowledge of general accounting principles, practices, and procedures.

8. Knowledge of the laws and regulations governing federal grants and contracts.

9. Knowledge of tax and regulatory requirements.

10. Knowledge of mortgage lending programs and regulations.

11. Experience with a variety of computerized financial systems, administration of retirement plans, finance accounting for Federal and State grants.

12. Strong understanding of General Accepted Accounting Practices (GAAP) and the pronouncements of the Governmental Accounting Standards Board (GASB) And the Federal Office of Budget and Management (OMB).

Education and Experience

Required:

1. Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Business Administration, Finance or related field from an accredited college or university.
2. Ten (10) years’ experience in a multi-fund, non-profit, or governmental operation.

Preferred:

1. Master’s degree
2. CPA license

License/Certifications/Registrations

1. Must possess and maintain a valid, unrestricted New Mexico Driver’s License.
2. Must be able to successfully pass a stringent background investigation.
3. Will require a pre-employment and random drug screening.

Physical Requirements/Working Conditions

The following selected physical activities are required to perform the essential functions of this position

Physical Requirement

Description

Balancing

Maintaining body equilibrium to prevent falling and walking, standing, or crouching on narrow, slippery, or erratically moving surfaces. This factor is important if the amount of balancing exceeds that needed for ordinary locomotion and maintenance of body equilibrium.

Crouching

Bending the body downward and forward by bending leg and spine.

Feeling

Perceiving attributes of objects, such as size, shape, temperature, or texture by touching with skin, particularly that of fingertips.

Finger Dexterity

Picking, pinching, typing or otherwise working, primarily with fingers rather than with the whole hand as in handling.

Grasping

Applying pressure to an object with the fingers and palm.

Hearing

Perceiving the nature of sounds at normal speaking levels with or without correction. Ability to receive detailed information through oral communication, and to make the discriminations in sound.

Kneeling

Bending legs at knee to come to a rest on knee or knees.

Lifting

Raising objects from a lower to a higher position or moving objects horizontally from position-to-position. This factor is important if it occurs to a considerable degree and requires substantial use of upper extremities and back muscles.

Pulling

Using upper extremities to exert force to draw, haul, or tug objects in a sustained motion.

Pushing

Using upper extremities to press against something with steady force to thrust forward, downward, or outward.

Reaching

Extending hand(s) and arm(s) in any direction.

Seeing

The ability to perceive the nature of objects by the eye.

Walking

Job requirements include, in the performance of duties, walking throughout the work area, on various work surfaces throughout internal or external locations.

Sitting

Particularly for sustained periods of time.

Standing

Particularly for sustained periods of time.

Stooping

Bending body downward and forward by bending spine at the waist. This factor is important if it occurs to a considerable degree and requires full motion of the lower extremities and back muscles.

Talking

Expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word. Those activities in which they must convey detailed or important spoken instructions to other workers accurately, loudly, or quickly.

List Working Conditions Required:

1. Work is normally performed in a typical interior/office work environment.
2. No or very limited physical effort required.
3. No or very limited exposure to physical risk.