LOCATION: Odanah, WI
APPLICATION REVIEW: Review of applications will begin on May 1, 2025
CLASSIFICATION: Permanent, Full-Time
SALARY RANGE: $84,546 - $98,636 (Dependent on qualifications and experience).
Note: Position has been classified as 50% tax-exempt for qualified tribal members under Internal Revenue Code §7873—Tax Exemption for Income Derived from Treaty Fishing Rights-Related Activities.
JOB SUMMARY:
The Finance Director is responsible for overseeing the financial operations of the Great Lakes Indian Fish & Wildlife Commission (GLIFWC), ensuring fiscal responsibility in accordance with GLIFWC’s Accounting Policies & Procedures. This includes producing accurate financial reports, maintaining accounting systems, implementing strong internal controls, and ensuring compliance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and Governmental Accounting Standards Board (GASB)guidelines. Reporting directly to the Deputy Administrator, the Finance Director supervises accounting staff and manages departmental operations. Additionally, this role provides strategic financial leadership by advising GLIFWC’s leadership team on financial risks, opportunities, and long-term planning to support organizational growth and sustainability.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
Financial Management and Compliance
- Ensure all accounting systems and processes comply with Uniform Guidance (2 CFR 200) and federal contracting requirements.
- Develop and maintain accounting controls to mitigate financial risk.
- Oversee timely completion of audits, budgets, and financial reports.
- Provide regular reports on investment performance and recommend adjustments as necessary to optimize returns and safeguard assets.
Budgeting and Analysis
- Implement the Commission’s annual budget, including financial analysis of federal health insurance plans, space cost allocations, and historical expenditure trends.
- Prepare financial reports and budget presentations for tribal officials.
- Provide accurate funding forecasts and financial data interpretation.
- Administer the Commission’s annual indirect cost proposal agreement.
Audit Management
- Assist auditors and coordinate accounting staff during the annual single audit.
- Prepare financial documentation for audits including a depreciation schedule and a Management Discussion & Analysis (MD&A).
- Analyze and implement recommendations from auditors.
Internal Controls and Process Improvement - Review and recommend updates to accounting policies and procedures.
- Ensure the implementation of effective internal controls including, but not limited to segregation of duties, authorization and approval processes, and reconciliation review.
Supervision and Leadership
- Promote a collaborative and efficient work environment.
- Encourage professional development by mentoring staff, streamlining processes, and implementing best practices to enhance financial operations.
- Oversee all accounting functions including payroll, property and procurement, accounts payable, grant accounting, and reconciliation, ensuring accuracy and compliance with federal, state, and local regulations.
- Perform administrative duties including the approval of timesheets and time-off requests, conducting annual evaluations, and administering disciplinary actions as necessary, ensuring adherence to company policies and procedures.
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