Finance Specialist $50,000-$82,500/annually

Mille Lacs Corporate Ventures•Onamia, MN

2d•Hybrid

About The Position

This finance role provides a unique pathway for a Mille Lacs Band of Ojibwe Member or descendant to build the financial, strategic, and leadership capabilities necessary to grow toward an executive-level Finance position. As the Finance Specialist, you will work directly with the VP of Finance and senior leadership to gain hands-on experience in financial analysis, capital planning, budgeting, compliance, and strategic financial decision-making across Grand Casino Mille Lacs and Hinckley. You will contribute meaningful work from day one while receiving mentorship, structured development, and progressive responsibility designed to prepare you for a future Vice President of Finance or comparable senior leadership role.

Requirements

Mille Lacs Band of Ojibwe Band Member, Descendant or Other American Indian.
High School Diploma or GED required.
Strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and proficiency in Microsoft Excel and financial systems.
Ability to communicate clearly, maintain confidentiality, and collaborate effectively.
Must obtain and maintain a Gaming Regulatory Authority (GRA) license and follow all Detailed Gaming Regulations (DGRs)

Nice To Haves

Associate or Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business, or related field preferred.
1–3 years of experience in finance, accounting, data analysis, or related administrative/technical roles preferred.

Responsibilities

Assist in financial analysis, forecasting, and reporting activities that guide organizational decision-making.
Participate in development and refinement of financial processes that support Grand Casino’s growth and long-term strategy.
Contribute to capital planning reviews, preparing analyses, summaries, and presentations.
Support continuous improvement efforts for financial systems and controls, including Workday ERP utilization.
Assist with departmental budget preparation, variance analysis, and trend reporting.
Compile data for financial reporting packages and help streamline reporting processes.
Support monthly, quarterly, and annual reporting cycles in collaboration with Finance leadership.
Work closely with accounting, procurement, compliance, and treasury to understand cross-functional financial operations.
Participate in assessing internal controls, compliance standards, and risk mitigation processes.
Learn and apply principles of GAAP, gaming compliance, and financial policies specific to the gaming industry.