Summary

The Vice President of Finance- Enterprises is responsible for the financial leadership of business enterprises owned by the Twenty-Nine Palms Band of Mission Indians. This role oversees administrative, financial, and risk management operations, including developing financial strategy, establishing performance metrics, and implementing control systems to protect assets and ensure the accuracy of financial reporting. With a strong foundation in accounting, finance, and fiscal management, the Vice President of Finance-Enterprises will collaborate with Senior Vice President of Finance and the Vice President of Finance-Tribal Government for the oversight of activities of the Finance department. Under the general supervision of the Senior Vice President of Finance, this position also provides strategic financial support across all tribally owned enterprises.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required to perform this job successfully. Upon request, reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Provide outstanding customer service to guests and all other employees by exceeding our mission statement.
• Adhere to all policies and procedures of the Twenty-Nine Palms Band of Mission Indians Tribal Government. 
• Provides financial oversight for all Twenty-Nine Palms Band of Mission Indians enterprises, including the  casinos, travel  centers, and other tribally owned businesses.
• Manages the Casino accounting team, including functions related to cage operations, casino revenue, drop team, accounting, compliance, and asset tracking.
• Manages the Travel Centers accounting team, including functions related to cash operations, revenue, inventory, accounting, compliance, and asset tracking.
• Manages other tribal enterprise accounting teams, including functions related to cash operations, revenue, inventory, accounting, compliance, and asset tracking.
• Leads the resolution of accounting and financial issues in a timely and effective manner.
• Collaborates with Executive Leadership to develop and implement financial strategies that align with both short-term and long-term objectives. 
• Develop financial forecasts, budgeting, and projections for Tribal Government operations.
• Present reports and strategic financial insights to the Executive Leadership Team. 
• Assists with preparation and manages annual budgets and financial forecasts.
• Reviews monthly and annual financial reports for accuracy, efficiency, and timely distribution, while ensuring the protection of company assets through sound financial oversight.
• Conducts financial statement analysis and ensures all reporting is clear, complete, and accurate.
• Evaluates financial systems, internal controls, accounting policies, and procedures; partners with executive leadership to enhance efficiency and financial performance.
• Oversees the preparation and delivery of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements, forecasts, and reporting packages for executive review.
• Leads all internal and external audit processes, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and implementation of recommendations.
• Develops and enforces policies and procedures to safeguard company assets and maintain financial integrity.
• Manages banking activities, including compliance with loan agreements and financial reporting requirements.
• Oversees cash management processes to maintain optimal financial positioning, ensuring efficient.
• Collaborate with Senior Vice President of Finance and Vice President of Finance-Enterprises for the oversight of all aspects of the finance department accounting including accounts receivable, payable, compliance of all payroll functions, including payment processing, reporting and payment of taxes. and general ledger functions. 
• Responsible for successful audit completion to ensure compliance with generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) and/or any other comprehensive basis of accounting.
• Create a reliable cash flow projection process and reporting structure that includes minimum cash threshold to meet Tribal government operational needs.
• Develop, update, and maintain internal controls, to protect tribal assets. 
• Assist with the development, revision, updates and maintenance of the finance department’s Policies and Procedures and systems across the organization.

• Ability to lead employees including guidance and assistance when needed for problem solving and assisting them to grow within their positions.
• Ensure compliance with all Minimum Internal Control Standards (MICS) as well as all Tribal Internal Control Standards (TICS).
• Present a positive image of the Tribal organization to its guests and vendors and to assist them as required.
• Must follow all safety policies and procedures and attend all scheduled safety meetings and training as a condition of employment.
• Able to make difficult decision in a fair and honest manner.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Perform any other duties that may be assigned from time to time.

Supervisory Responsibilities

Manage directly and indirectly all employees of the relevant areas of the Finance Department.  Adhere to the Tribal organization’s policies, procedures and applicable laws.

Responsible for the overall direction, coordination, and evaluation of this unit.

Carry out supervisory responsibilities which include but are not limited to: interviewing and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.

Qualifications

Education And Experience (Must Be Documented)

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, Finance, Business Administration or related field.

• Ten (10) years of relevant financial and/or accounting experience required.

• Certified Public Accountant (CPA) or MBA is strongly preferred.

Certification, Licenses And Any Additional Requirements

• Must pass periodic random drug screens. 

• Must be able to pass background suitability investigation.

• Must obtain a Tribal Gaming License.

• Must obtain all other applicable certifications and licenses.

• Must provide proof of eligibility to work in the United States within 72 hours of employment.

Physical Demands

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. Upon request, reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear. The employee is frequently required to stand; walk and sit. The employee is occasionally required to use upper extremities, including but not limited to, hands and fingers to handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms. They may be occasionally required to climb or balance, stoop, bend, push, pull, twist, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must occasionally lift up to 25 pounds and/or push, pull up to 50 pounds. The employee is occasionally required use repetitive movements to complete tasks. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus. Employee may be occasionally required to work in low light conditions, and may be exposed to loud noise for extended periods.

Work Environment 

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.

• Multiple locations.

• Some enterprises are open 24 hours per day, 7 days per week; therefore, you must be flexible to work any and all hours.

• Must be available for emergency calls 24/7. 

• Must be available to work weekend and holidays.

• Some enterprises are gaming facilities.

• Some enterprises are not a smoke-free environment.

• Surveillance cameras and audio equipment monitor the premises recording activity throughout most of the facilities on 24 hours per day, 7 days per week basis.

Indian Preference Act

The Twenty-Nine Palms Band of Mission Indians has a resolution on file with Human Resources to ensure that Indian Preference will be adhered to in the following order in accordance with IPA:

                                         1.  Tribal Members

                                         2.  Other Native Americans

                                         3.  All other ethnic groups