Job Announcement: HR2025:89
Position Title: Manager-Fixed Assets
Advertising: Publicly
Department: Tribal Government Accounting
Division: Finance
Immediate Supervisor: Controller-Tribal Government
Department Director: Chief Financial Officer
Employment Status: Exempt
Position Type: Regular Full–Time
Mandatory Reporter: No
Background Check Required: Yes (data-sensitive) **
Opening Date: Monday, August 18, 2025
Closing Date: Monday, September 1, 2025 by 5:00 p.m.

Preference shall be given in accordance with the Title 33 (Tribal Employment Rights) of the Tribal Code/DFWP.

The Poarch Creek Indians place a high value on individuals who share our commitment to community, tradition, and progress. As Alabama's only Federally Recognized Native American Tribe, we take pride in a history that spans generations and is deeply rooted in resilience and cultural heritage. Our mission is to uplift the lives of our Tribal Members, preserve our traditions, and drive innovation for a thriving future. If you are passionate about serving with purpose and authenticity while fostering trust, unity, and growth, we welcome you to join us on this meaningful journey.

Overview
We are looking for motivated professionals who thrive on flexibility, take ownership through accountability, and are driven by a passion for innovation. In this role, you will have the opportunity to contribute your expertise, adapt to evolving challenges, and deliver impactful results that support our mission and goals. By fostering creative solutions and embracing new opportunities, you will play a key role in shaping a dynamic and forward-thinking environment.

Primary Objectives
The Manager-Fixed Assets is a professional staff member responsible for providing support to the Controller-Tribal Government and the Tribe’s Chief Financial Officer. The Manager-Fixed Assets is responsible for supporting the oversight, management, and tracking of tribal government-owned assets, including trackable inventory, land, buildings, equipment, natural resources, and investments. The Manager-Fixed Assets ensures that tribal assets are properly recorded, monitored, and maintained in alignment with the Tribe’s strategic goals, cultural values, and long-term sustainability efforts. The Manager-Fixed Assets works under the guidance of tribal leadership and collaborates with departments to ensure accurate record-keeping, asset maintenance, and compliance. The Manager-Fixed Assets will work closely with tribal leadership, departments, and community stakeholders to ensure transparency, accountability, and effective asset stewardship. This job description is not an all-inclusive list of the duties and responsibilities of this position. PCI Employees are expected to perform all duties and responsibilities necessary to meet the goals and objectives of applicable programs and departmental objectives, as assigned.
Professional Staff of the Poarch Creek Indians will consistently demonstrate the abilities to influence, innovate, flex their style, and problem solve along with a strong commitment to embodying the core values of the Poarch Creek Indians, which include Perseverance, Opportunity, Accountability, Respect, Culture, and Honesty.

Essential Functions

• Strategic planning and development of the Tribe’s asset management framework.
• Ability to develop and establish fixed assets and all related policies and procedures.
• Knowledge of Governmental Accounting Standards (GASB-34) reporting requirements is desired (is this applicable for Poarch?)
• Collaborates with Risk Management/Insurance department (designee) to ensure new assets and disposed Fixed Assets are updated on the insurance’s schedule.
• Accountability for long-term asset sustainability, planning, and optimization.
• Conducts physical inventory of assets across the Tribe’s offices and properties on an ongoing basis
• Oversight of interdepartmental asset coordination.
• Establishing performance standards and accountability metrics.
• Leads cross-departmental asset planning and cost forecasting.
• Identifies and implements technology solutions to improve asset oversight.
• Develops and updates asset management policies and procedures.
• Establishes internal controls and audit mechanisms.
• Oversees compliance with federal, state, and tribal asset management laws.
• Serves as the subject matter expert for the Tribe’s asset portfolio.
• Leads asset risk assessments and develop mitigation plans.
• Represents the Tribe in meetings with federal agencies, auditors, and external consultants on asset-related matters.
• Maintains a high level of confidentiality of data.
• Performs other duties as assigned by the appropriate person.

Job Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Finance, Public Administration, or a related field.
• Minimum of five (5) years in asset or financial management, preferably with supervisory experience.
• Experience managing budgets and cross-functional teams required.
• Knowledge and practice of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) required.
• Experience with software for asset tracking required.
• Experience working in a tribal government or Native American community preferred
• Experience with basic asset management or tracking software including scanning barcodes fixed asset systems (e.g., spreadsheets, database systems, or GIS) required.
• Ability to work odd and irregular hours, as needed.
• Must successfully pass the required criminal and character background check.
• Ability to travel and participate in required training, leadership development, and other events.
• Ability to perform all duties and responsibilities of this position adequately and successfully.

Core Competencies Required

• Absolute confidentiality.
• Basic understanding of asset tracking systems and financial reporting.
• Strong attention to detail, organizational, and record-keeping skills.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively with tribal leaders, staff, and community members.
• Familiarity with tribal governance and asset stewardship principles.
• Knowledge of federal regulations related to tribal lands, trust land management, and BIA programs.
• Knowledge of tribal asset procedures or federal programs related to asset management.
• Knowledge of rules and regulations applicable to Federal grants, contracts, programs, and funding sources preferred.
• Strong knowledge of finance, accounting, budgeting, and cost control principles.
• Strong knowledge of automated accounting and financial reporting systems.
• Strategic visionary with sound technical skills, analytical ability, strong operational focus and a creative thinker.
• Strong organizational and follow up skills including the ability to handle competing priorities and meet all deadlines and commitments.
• Must be able to sit for long periods of time and view information displayed on a computer screen.
• • Must be proficient and accurate in operating a 10-Key calculator and in accurately and efficiently typing on a computer keyboard.
• Must be able to get along well with all levels of the organization and excel in a team-oriented environment.
• Ability to identify sensitive issues and facilitate communications in a proactive manner to avoid surprises.
• Ability to understand and navigate through a complex governmental accounting system.
• Proactively seeks opportunities to improve processes, practice, and policy.
• Adapts their style to suite the situation and audience. Can read the room and act accordingly.
• Ability to identify root causes and easily overcomes obstacles.
• Must be people oriented, relate well to people from diverse backgrounds, and possess respect for others. Serve as a role model.
• Must possess character that earns the confidence of program participants, aspire to your highest self, and serve as a cultural ambassador to others.

Compensation and Benefits

• The starting pay will depend on factors such as experience level and skillset.
• Voluntary full-time benefit offerings include the following - medical, dental, vision, and life insurance and other volunteer insurance options. We also offer an Employee Assistant Program (EAP), paid time off, paid holidays, 401K with matching, bonuses, and COLA increase.

Every applicant must complete an application provided by Human Resources. A resume will not be accepted in the place of an application.

**Please note ALL individuals selected for employment are required to complete a background investigation. Individuals being placed in positions designed as child-sensitive or data-sensitive must successfully complete a background check prior to employment.

INDIAN PREFERENCE, SPOUSAL PREFERENCE, OR FIRST GENERATION:

In the event more than one applicant meets the requirements, as stated in a job description, preference shall be given in the following order: (1) Tribal Member (2) First Generation Descendant of a Tribal Member (3) Spouse of Tribal Member (4) Indian (5) Non-Indian

In the event that a position of employment is funded in whole or in part my any federal grant and/or contract or other public funding, preference shall be given in the following order: (1) Indian (2) Non-Indian

In order to receive preference, the appropriate documentation must be submitted.