Director of Finance Transformation

Gun Lake Tribal Gaming•Wayland, MI

About The Position

The Director of Finance Transformation is a strategic executive responsible for leading enterprise-wide financial transformation across Gun Lake Casino, Tribal Government, and affiliated entities. This role partners with the CFO, the VP of Finance and Administration, and other leaders across the organization to modernize financial operations, optimize casino and government finance processes, and foster a culture of innovation, accountability, and continuous improvement. The position requires deep expertise in Tribal gaming finance, government finance, technology adoption, change management, and cross-functional collaboration to advance the casino and the overall Tribe’s mission, vision, and strategic objectives.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Business Administration, or related field required; Master’s degree preferred.
CPA, CMA, or similar professional credential preferred.
Eight or more years of progressive leadership experience in Tribal gaming, hospitality, or large-scale enterprise finance transformation.
Demonstrated knowledge of Tribal operations, including government, gaming, hospitality, or business enterprise operations.
Proven experience in finance process transformation, organizational effectiveness, staff development, project management, and change management
Experience with ERP implementation (preferably Microsoft Dynamics Business Central or similar platforms), data analytics, and visualization tools.
Advanced technology skills, including proficiency with Microsoft 365, Microsoft Dynamics Business Central, Power BI, Power Automate, and other finance-related software.
Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to present complex financial concepts to non-financial stakeholders.
Willingness to learn and respect Pottawatomi culture and traditions; experience working in diverse, multicultural environments preferred.
Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities to navigate complex governance issues.
Ability to communicate effectively with executive level employees, Tribal members & staff from a variety of backgrounds and maintain favorable working relationships.
Effectively skilled in exercising a high degree of initiative, judgment, discretion, and decision-making to achieve organizational objectives.
Must be dependable and flexible with work schedule.
Ability to leverage technology to drive organizational effectiveness including, but not limited to, Microsoft Office 365, Microsoft Dynamics Business Central, Power BI or G Suite and skills, with the ability to familiarize and operate organizational-specific programs and software.
Maintain the highest standard of confidentiality in all areas as required.
Must be highly ethical and possess a prominent level of integrity.

Nice To Haves

CPA, CMA, or similar professional credential preferred.
Master’s degree preferred.
Certification in project management, change management, or process improvement methodologies (e.g., Six Sigma, Lean) preferred.
Willingness to learn and respect Pottawatomi culture and traditions; experience working in diverse, multicultural environments preferred.

Responsibilities

Serve as a strategic partner to the CFO and executive leadership, advising on financial transformation opportunities and risks.
Lead initiatives to optimize financial operations, including revenue management, cost control, and regulatory reporting.
Oversee major finance transformation projects, including ERP upgrades, automation, and process standardization.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams (gaming, hospitality, government operations, investments, regulatory compliance) to align financial strategies with business objectives.
Engage with team members across the Tribe, executive leadership, Tribal Council, and external partners to ensure alignment and buy-in for transformation initiatives.
Mentor, develop, and train finance staff, building capabilities in analytics, process improvement, and technology adoption.
Foster a culture of collaboration, innovation, and accountability within the finance function and across the Tribe.
Develop and implement change management strategies to support the transition to new systems, standardized processes, and improved financial reporting.
Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and Tribal policies in all financial processes.
Implement metrics and KPIs to track the effectiveness of finance transformation initiatives and measure progress against objectives.
Regularly report progress to the CFO and senior leadership, providing insights on key outcomes, challenges, and areas of improvement.
Lead the selection, implementation, and integration of finance software and technology solutions to modernize finance operations.
Lead initiatives to improve financial reporting, financial close processes, credit and collections, and purchase-to-pay, ensuring consistency and timeliness across the organization.
Design, implement, and lead training initiatives to help finance staff and stakeholders adapt to new processes and technologies.
Deliver interim leadership or assume other functional responsibilities throughout the organization as necessary.