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Finance Executive Director

Samish Indian Nation Anacortes, WA

Anacortes, WA

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$63k - $118k/yr Full time Finance Director Manager Accounting

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Job Description

Finance Executive Director role supporting the Samish Indian Nation by leading accounting operations and advising leadership on financial execution and compliance.

Responsibilities

Supervise the accounting staff, delegate work, and provide mentoring and support for career growth within the Nation
Set clear expectations and encourage open communication to maintain a team-oriented environment
Provide training on tribe-wide financial systems
Partner with Human Resources and the CFO on hiring and personnel matters, including keeping job descriptions current
Own the month-end close and identify opportunities to improve efficiency
Analyze the general ledger and reconcile cash and general ledger accounts to subsidiary ledgers (or review and approve others’ work)
Prepare and approve journal vouchers required by reconciliations
Maintain capital asset records and build systems to ensure interfund payables are recorded correctly and balances are cleared
Support preparation for annual financial statement and single audits
Maintain compliance with local, state, and federal reporting requirements and tax filings using sound accounting principles and strong internal controls
Provide guidance to Tribal government as part of the Senior Officer Team
Work with the Executive Director Team to maximize available funding so departments and activities approved by the Samish Tribal Council remain supported
Contribute to policy changes, strategic planning, business process improvements, workplace culture, emergency management, community outreach, and security controls
Carry out policies approved by the Tribal Council and recommend changes when appropriate
Advise on financial systems, policies, and procedures; deliver monthly, quarterly, and annual reports
Help update the Nation’s Strategic Plan and Work Action Plans
Recommend funding options, new initiatives, and process improvements; assess how the accounting department is organized to support growth
Monitor state and federal policy and regulatory changes, review tribal policies for compliance, and recommend revisions
Support Samcor staff with accounting
Advise leadership on responses to local, state, and federal issues; attend relevant meetings, conferences, and negotiations
Build and maintain positive relationships with community members and with local, state, regional, and federal partners

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance
Five or more years of accounting or related experience
Background in not-for-profit, local government, or tribal government is strongly preferred
High proficiency with Microsoft Office
Knowledge of fund accounting software or ability to learn it quickly
Experience with accurate data entry, reconciliation, and file management

Technology

Microsoft Office

Benefits

Dental insurance
Health insurance
Vision insurance
Paid time off
Paid medical, dental, and vision coverage
Short-term disability, long-term disability, and life insurance
A 401(k) with employer match
Paid vacation and sick leave
A wellness program
Roughly 16 or more paid holidays each year

Pay

$63,000.00 - $118,000.00 per year

Work Location

In person
Anacortes, WA

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