Position Summary

Responsible for the overall financial reporting process of Sandia Resort & Casino, Bien Mur Indian Market Center, Bien Mur Travel Center and Sandia Lakes (referred to as the “Enterprises”).  Directs the financial policies and enforcement of the Sandia Casino System of Internal Controls and the Standard Operating Procedures relative to the Accounting Department.  Directs the operational functions of the Accounting Department.  Designs and coordinates a wide variety of accounting and statistical data for financial reporting purposes.  Collaborates with the Enterprise management teams and the CFO on strategic plans for short and long-term success of the tribal enterprises.

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, provide opportunities for qualified team members, and contribute towards the ongoing success at Pueblo of Sandia today and in the future.  

 Essential Duties And Responsibilities

1. Oversees the financial and operational departments that report to this position.
2. Coordinates monthly financial statements, annual financial reports, audit activities, and other information reports and requests; ensures accuracy and integrity of financial reporting.
3. Establishes and maintains that the Accounting Department complies with internal controls, standard operating procedures and regulations.
4. Ensures assigned departments produce accurate and timely reports and information.
5. Provides direction and assistance to the Enterprises regarding accounting and budgeting policies and procedures, implementation of new practices and procedures, and efficient control and utilization of financial resources.
6. Performs periodic cost and productivity analyses.
7. Maintains current knowledge of and implements changes based on established policies and procedures, federal policies and directives, and current accounting practices, which directly or indirectly impact the Enterprise Accounting Records.
8. Designs, establishes, and maintains an organizational structure and staffing to effectively accomplish the organization's goals and objectives; recruits, employs, trains, supervises, and evaluates Accounting Department associates.
9. Designs and maintains the financial accounting and reporting systems necessary effectively and efficiently maintain all necessary accounting functions of the enterprises.
10. Establishes and implements short- and long-range organizational goals, objectives, strategic plans, policies, and operating procedures; monitors and evaluates programmatic and operational effectiveness, and effects changes required for improvement.
11. Keeps Chief Financial Officer apprised of significant variances to revenue and cost projections.
12. Oversees the return on investment for projects and their expenditures.
13. Oversees the preparation of daily revenue and other financial reports and their comparison against budget and forecast projections and previous years’ results.
14. Ensures taxes and regulatory documents are filed in a timely and accurate manner.
15. Analysis and interpretation of financial statements for the Enterprises.
16. Coordinates with outside CPA firm and participates in the annual audit plan of the Enterprises.
17. Directs the formulation, compilation, and presentation of the operating and capital budgets for the Enterprises.
18. Oversees safeguarding of assets of the Enterprises.
19. Demonstrates leadership by interacting actively and professionally.
20. Attend and comply of all mandatory manager training classes.
21. Performs additional duties as necessary.
22. Focus on monthly accounting statement line-item overage and submit monthly forecast on a timely manner.
23. Participates at committee meetings as required.
24. Participates in monthly Financials reviews with management teams and Tribal Council.
25. Maintains manageable and reasonable overtime in all assigned departments.
26. 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. 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.   Knowledge of federal, state and tribal financial reporting regulations and requirements.

2.   Knowledge of casino and resort operations.

3.   Skill in budget preparation and fiscal management.

4.   Ability to demonstrate leadership characteristics and the ability to maintain confidentiality.

5.   Ability to develop financial plans and manage resources.

6.   Skill in examining and re-engineering operations and procedures, formulating policy, and developing and implementing new strategies and procedures.

7.   Knowledge of computerized information systems used in financial and/or accounting applications.

8.   Ability to analyze and interpret financial data and prepare financial reports, statements and/or projections.

9.   Knowledge of software to quantify and illustrate complex financial reports, comparisons, impacts, and/or projections.

10.  Ability to identify and secure alternative funding/revenue sources.

11.  Knowledge of financial/business analysis techniques.

12.  Knowledge of fiscal controls related to the safeguarding of assets.

13.  Organizing and coordinating skills.

14.  Ability to foster a cooperative work environment.

15.  Employee development and performance management skills.

16.  Ability to supervise and train associates, to include organizing, prioritizing, and scheduling work assignments.

17.  Knowledge of organizational structure, workflow, and operating procedures.

18.  Knowledge of current changes and/or developments in federal, state, local accounting laws, and gaming policies and procedures.

19.  A proven record of commitment and professionalism in meeting the challenges and pressures of a 24-hour, 7-day operation.

20.  Physical stamina and high level of energy level.

21.  Professional appearance as perceived by peers, superiors, customers and community.

22. Integrity as proven through sound business ethics.

   Education And Experience  

 Required

1. Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field from an accredited college or university.
2. Eight (8) years’ experience in an accounting, finance or related field including five (5) years in a Controller, Director or equivalent capacity within a casino or resort accounting department.
3. Must be at least 21 years of age.

Preferred

1. Master’s degree
2. CPA license

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License/Certifications/Registrations

1. Must be able to obtain and maintain the required Gaming License.

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.

The Content Of This Job Description Does Not Restrict Management’s Right To Assign Or Reassign Duties And Responsibilities To This Job At Any Time.

The Job Description Reflects The Assignment Of The Essential Functions Of The Current Position But Does Not Prescribe Or Restrict Tasks That May Be Assigned. The Essential Functions Are Specified But Are Subject To Change At Any Time For Various Reasons, Including Management Discretion.

The Pueblo Of Sandia Reserves The Right To Make Changes To The Job Description Whenever Necessary.

Selected Candidates Must Submit To And Pass A Pre Employment Drug And Alcohol Screening As Part Of The Pre Employment Process.  Drug And Alcohol Screening Will Continue Through Post Hire Testing To Be Conducted By A Third Party Random Number Generator.  Selected Candidates Must Submit To And Pass A Criminal Background Screening As Part Of The Pre Employment Process.

The Pueblo Of Sandia Is An Equal Opportunity Employer (Eoe). Qualified Applicants Are Considered For Employment Without Regard To Race, Color, Religion, Sex, National Origin, Age, Marital Status, Disability, Sexual Orientation, Or Any Other Characteristic Protected By State Or Federal Law.