This is a career ladder position. Applicants may choose which position for which they would like to apply depending on their qualifications and experience. Applicants selected at the senior manager level have the opportunity to move to the director position after at least one year of service, dependent upon demonstrated capability and proficiency in the role. This position is hybrid, with a minimum of one day/week on site.
Senior Manager:
Total Salary Range: $50,000 — $70,000
Hiring Range: $50,000 — $62,000
Director:
Total Salary Range: $65,000 — $90,000
Hiring Range: $65,000 — $78,000
The advertised Total Pay Range and Hiring Range represent a good faith minimum and maximum salary range for this position. The advertised ranges are not a promise of a particular wage for any specific candidate. When negotiating compensation, the MotCP Hiring Manager or Director will consider multiple factors including, but not limited to, relevant experience, education, special licensing or qualifications, and other factors.
MotCP offers an extensive benefit plan to all full-time employees. The MotCP Benefit Plan includes the following:
• Health Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• EBCI Pension Plan (Vested after 10 years)
• 5% 401(k) Match for Participating Employees
Purpose/Role
The essential goals of the Senior Manager of Finance are to:
• Provide support to the Executive Director for all financial components of the museum including accounts payable, payroll, and grants.
• Serve as a gatekeeper for financial and administrative transactions that align with the MotCP Fiscal Management Policy.
• Provide supervisory oversight of any staff or contractors serving the MotCP’s Finance Department.
The essential goals and role of the Director of Finance are to:
• Provide financial oversight for all financial components of the museum including but not limited to stakeholder reporting, audits, accounts payable, payroll, grants, budgeting, accounting, etc.
• Serve as a gatekeeper for financial and administrative transactions that align with the MotCP Fiscal Management Policy.
• Provide functional and supervisory oversight of the MotCP Finance Department.
• Provide strategic guidance regarding the overall financial health and stability of MotCP, including endowment and investment accounts.
Responsibilites/Tasks
Senior Manager:
• Payroll processing.
• Reporting: Create reports on a regular basis and as requested by the Executive Director and Executive Team. Provide requested reports and/or documents to auditors.
• Audit: Support Executive and audit teams with reports, backup, explanation and anything necessary to complete the annual audit.
• Budget: Enter budget as provided by Executive Team and create budget to actual reports.
• Administrative: Support Executive Director and Executive Team with correspondence and record keeping as well as reports for Board of Directors.
• Coordinates and facilitates resources to assist in the financial management of the organization, including emergency situations as they may arise.
• Responsible for the oversight and management of employees and the financial work of all organization employees with access to the organization financial system.
• Assign work as necessary to staff to comply with regulatory and/or programmatic changes that impact the organization.
• Provide oversight and direction to applicable employees due to regulatory and/or programmatic changes that impact the financial systems and processes of the organization.
• Perform departmental needs assessments and reports to the Executive Director.
Director:
Duties described above, and
• Budget: Prepare budget and create budget to actual reports. Lead the development of the annual budget. Assist with budget forecasting.
• Stakeholder Reporting: Prepare reporting materials for stakeholders including the MotCP Board of Directors, the MotCP Finance Committee, and the EBCI Tribal Council and Executive as needed.
• Audit: Be the main point of contact for annual audits and preparation of the filing of the 990. Provide necessary materials to the audit firms.
• Issue employee W-9s and contractor 1099s annually.
• Provide professional development and training on financial systems, policies, procedures, and internal controls for all employees with access to the organization financial systems.
• Conduct interviews, hires, supervises, trains, evaluates performance of, and approves performance-based salary increases, scheduling and other responsibilities for subordinate staff.
• Coordinate policy/procedure development within the organization to ensure effective financial oversight and management of financial resources to comply with all applicable policies, procedures, laws, standards and regulations.
• Responsible for the accurate and appropriate enforcement and implementation of the personnel policies and Financial Accounting Policies & Procedures of the Organization.
• Develop strategic and operational plans in collaboration with key stakeholders of the organization.
• Mediate and facilitate conflict resolution between staff and between staff and the public when the need arises.
• Consult with departments and staff to create goals, timetables, and reporting procedures.
• Consult with all MotCP departments and other entities to ensure compliance with applicable fiscal management regulations.
Skills/Knowledge/Qualities
Senior Manager:
• An associate’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related field is required. Prior management experience required.
• 2 years of related work experience in non-profit organizational accounting or public financial management is preferred.
• Understanding of the requirements, regulations and standards of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), public accounting, public budgeting, other applicable laws and policies of the State and local laws regulations and standards.
• Ability to work continuously and accurately with figures; perform arithmetic operations such as addition, subtraction, multiplication, or division; accurately compare and transcribe figures.
• Advanced skills with Microsoft Word and Excel. Experience with QuickBooks preferred, or other financial accounting software.
• Professional and personal style consistent with the philosophy and team-oriented culture of MotCP.
• Ability to work independently or as a support person as needed.
• Ability to multi-task and organize responsibilities.
• Ability to communicate effectively.
• Ability to communicate with others and to assimilate and understand information, in a manner consistent with the essential job functions.
• A demonstrated commitment to preserve and protect the history, culture, and stories of the Cherokees.
Director:
The skills and knowledge required above, with the additional requirements of:
• A bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related field is required. If ladder promotion is applied, experience may be used in lieu of education level.
• 3 years of related work experience in non-profit organizational accounting or public financial management is preferred.
Other
Senior Manager:
• Reports directly to the Executive Director
• Provides supervision of all Finance Department employees and contractors.
• Other administrative duties may be assigned as needed.
Director:
• Reports directly to the Executive Director but works closely with the entire Executive Team.
• Provides supervision of all Finance Department employees and contractors.
• Other administrative duties may be assigned as needed by the Executive Director.
All MotCP positions are subject to Indian Preference in accordance with EBCI Tribal Code, Section 95-13, “Indian preference in employment.”
Applications for this role close June 3, 2026 at 11:59pm ET.
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