EDA Chief Financial Officer

Essential Functions

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily. The functions listed below are representative of the general nature and level of work being performed by the Chief Financial Officer. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all knowledge, duties, responsibilities, and skills required.

• Portray a positive attitude under all circumstances, understand and represent the Fort Sill Apache Tribe Economic Development Authority always providing exceptional service.
• Responsible for risk assessment and proactive response to financial statement fluctuations and reporting such to the supervising Board of Trustees.
• Develop and coordinate reports and analysis related to the general economic, business, and financial conditions and their impact on the business entities of the Fort Sill Apache Economic Development Authority.
• Analyze the financial position and issue periodic reports on businesses financial stability, liquidity, and growth, oversee financial strategy and planning.
• Review income statements, balance sheets, cash flow, and similar reports and help build a progressive strategy of growth for the business entities.
• Direct preparation of quarterly financial reports and consolidated financial statements in conformance to requirements under bank reporting and covenant compliance.
• Coordinate with internal and external audit firm for periodic reviews and annual audits as required.

• Develop and create analysis and reports geared towards creating revenue and/or reducing expenses.
• Timely prepare and provide various financial reports to the Fort Sill Apache Economic Development Authority and other departments as assigned or requested, reviewing for accuracy prior to provision.
• Monitor all financial activities of all business entities to ensure that all applicable laws, rules, regulations, and controls of the company, all Federal and State Agencies to include the Tribe’s Compact with the State, and the Gaming Commission are enforced throughout the property.
• Review monthly financial reports to verify accuracy.
• Maintain compliance with long-term debt covenants.
• Participate in pivotal decision making regarding financial feasibility of future investments and strategies.
• Review departmental reports, addressing any potential issues or adverse trends.
• Ensure a high degree of accuracy and thoroughness of departmental records and reports.
• Focus on financial risk prevention, detection, mitigation and contingency planning for financial uncertainties
• Identify, develop and execute analysis of business initiatives and/or new service offerings that will build both revenue streams and opportunities for tribal member engagement and advancement.
• Represent the Economic Development Authority and related business entities to banks, financial partners, banks, and auditors.
• Perform other duties as assigned by management.

Core Competencies

• Competency to follow detailed procedures and ensure accuracy in documentation, carefully monitoring processes and routine work details.
• Ability to clearly present information verbally and in writing; read and interpret complex information; actively listen and talk with guests and team members.
• Ability to maintain a calm demeanor during stressful situations.
• Prepare for known problems and opportunities in advance; willingness to undertake additional responsibilities and respond to situations as they arise.
• Maintain high standards despite pressing deadlines; reinforce excellence as a fundamental priority
• Capable of using tact, maintaining confidences, and fostering an ethical work environment; giving proper credit to othe