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:

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:

Preferred:

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