Finance Manager - Closing Date: 05/06/2026 at Ponca Tribe of Nebraska

Norfolk, Nebraska, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

21 Jul, 26

Salary

109246.67

Posted On

22 Apr, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Fund accounting, Financial reporting, Grant management, Budgeting, General ledger, Reconciliation, Federal compliance, Financial analysis, Staff supervision, Microsoft Office, Communication skills, Auditing

Industry

Government Administration

Description

Position: Finance Manager Division: Finance Department: Finance Reports To: Chief Financial Officer Location: Open Exempt/Non-Exempt: Exempt Salary: Grade 14 ($74,949.82 - $109,246.67) Classification: Fulltime Summary: The Ponca Tribe of Nebraska is a federally recognized Tribe with its ancestral homeland located in Niobrara, NE. The Tribe does not have a reservation in the classic definition; rather, the Ponca Restoration Act defined its jurisdiction as a ‘Service Delivery Area’ comprised of 15 counties throughout parts of Nebraska, Iowa, and South Dakota. Within its Service Delivery Area, the Tribe offers a broad range of health, social, educational, and cultural services. The Finance Manager, under the direction and supervision of the CFO, is responsible for procedural operations of the finance department as well as general oversight of financial coding, reconciling revenue/expense accounts, and assembling timely reporting of financial data. Essential Responsibilities and Duties: 1. Reconciles all internal expenditures and funding draw records to the records and reports of the granting agency and funding source 2. Reviews and maintains expenditure reports in conjunction with Financial Grant/Contract Specialist to identify posting errors or uncommon activities, including researching of general coding errors and correction of such errors with appropriate supporting documentation 3. Serve as administrator responsible for drawdowns of federal and grant awards based on program activity, or as outlined by the funding agency 4. Attend and respond to grantor/funding agency desk review meetings and inquiries 5. Oversite of the preparation and submission of financial grant reporting, including but not limited Federal Financial Reports SF-425 (FFR) 6. Review and post entries to the general ledger for budgets, deposits and general journal entries as well as revisions to grants and contracts 7. Advise program directors on budget questions 8. Assist with preparation of audited financial statements for program and yearly single audits 9. Perform special projects as deemed necessary for the continued improvement in efficiency and effectiveness of the finance department 10. Performs other duties as assigned Relationships and Authority: Directly supervise, guide, and evaluate the performance of team members as assigned to ensure alignment with organizational goals and delivery of high-quality results. Such assignments may change based on the overall structure of the Finance Team. Position has purchase signing authority at a director level and is responsible for reviewing, approving and signing documents as needed and authorized under scope of position. May be granted review and signatory authority during absences of Chief Financial Officer and/or Finance Director Working Environment and Physical Demands: Physical requirements include carrying/lifting up to 5 pounds, frequently; up to 10 pounds, regularly; and up to 25 pounds, occasionally. Visual acuity, speech and hearing; hand and eye coordination and manual dexterity necessary to drive an automobile and operate computer keyboard and basic office equipment; subject to carrying, lifting, twisting and reaching to perform essential job functions. Working conditions are primarily in an office environment with occasional travel to other locations. Qualifications: Minimum: 1. Bachelor degree in accounting, business, or related field, or an equivalent combination of experience and education 2. Three years’ experience in Federal or Tribal administrative accounting and management 3. Working knowledge of fund accounting practices, financial compliance procedures and other federal compliance requirements including CFR Codes and Financial Circulars 4. Computer proficiency in Microsoft Office 5. Excellent written and oral communication skills 6. Valid driver’s license and be insurable 7. Successfully pass drug and alcohol testing, motor vehicle, education, character, and criminal background checks 8. Able and willing to travel Preferred: 1. Master degree in accounting, business, or related field 2. Certified Public Accountant 3. One year experience working with Native Americans or Native American organizations 4. Knowledge and understanding of Public Law 93-638: Indian Self-Determination Act Preference will be given to Ponca Tribe of Nebraska members or members of a federally recognized tribe. However, all qualified individuals are eligible. The Ponca Tribe of Nebraska is an at-will employer. Tribal Council Approval: 04/13/2026

Responsibilities

The Finance Manager oversees procedural operations, financial coding, and the reconciliation of revenue and expense accounts. They are also responsible for managing federal grant drawdowns and preparing financial reports for audits.