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Center Finance and Administration Director INTERNAL ONLY

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Cherokee Nation

India Full-Time On-site
Posted 1 day ago Apply by May 20, 2026

Job Description

Job Summary

GENERAL DESCRIPTION

Oversees all fiscal aspects of the Center as well as provides oversight over various departments as assigned.

Prepares and submits plans and reports. Receives and distributes change notices and controls and generates

Center operating procedures. Supervises assigned personnel.

Job Duties

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Oversees operations and quality control for the Center's food service, finance, and property maintenance

departments.

• Responsible for the financial and administrative operations of the Center including banking, accounting

functions, payroll, budget preparation, and information technology needs.

• Creates and monitors the Center's financial management plan and budget including short-term, longterm, strategic, and tactical goals.

• Works closely with the Center Director, Corporate Finance, and the department managers to monitor the

financial budget and ensure it aligns with the Center's approved contract with the Department of Labor

(DOL).

• Monitors accurate and timely recording of all financial information including cash receipts and

disbursements, accounts payable and receivable, payroll and benefits, journal entries and the general

ledger.

• Manages all aspects of the financial audit process.

• Provides information for DOL, Corporate, or other Center reviews as requested.

• Interfaces with the Center's Finance Committee and attends committee meetings as assigned.

• Establishes and maintains contact with financial institutions and provides information as requested.

• Performs other duties as assigned.

LEVEL OF RESPONSIBILITY

• Performs work under minimal supervision.

• Handles complex issues and problems and refers only the most complex issues to higher-level staff.

• Possesses comprehensive knowledge of subject matter.

• Provides leadership, coaching, and/or mentoring to a subordinate group.

Qualifications

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor's degree from four-year college or university in Accounting or Business Administration; or equivalent

combination of education and experience.

• An additional three (3) years of related experience is required.

COMPETENCIES

• Ability to work as part of a team

• Oral and written communication skills

• Ability to build collaborative relationships

• Customer service skills

• Interpersonal skills

• Planning skills

• Accounting, Database and Spreadsheet

software

• Order processing systems

• Internet and Word Processing software

Physical Requirements

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel

and talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally

required to stand and walk. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities

required by this job include close vision, distance vision and ability to adjust focus.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS

• Must possess a valid driver's license with a driving history verified through a motor vehicle report that meets

the requirements for Cherokee Nation underwriting rating.

• Must possess or maintain CPR and First Aid Certification within 90 days of hire and maintain through duration

of employment.

Other Requirements

The employee must not be and will not be under sanction by the United States Department of Health and

Human Services Office of the Inspector General (OIG) or by the General Services Administration (GSA) or listed

on the OIG's Cumulative Sanction Report, or the GSA's List of Excluded Providers, or listed on the OIG's List of

Excluded Individuals/Entities (LEIE).

Required to meet and maintain periodic background investigation and adjudication for childcare.
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