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Create Insight. Advance Strategy. Strengthen Our Future.

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.

What You'll Do

Strategic Finance Support

• 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.

Budgeting + Reporting

• 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.

Operational + Compliance Alignment

• 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.

What It Takes to Shine

You're a curious, analytical, and values-driven professional eager to grow into an executive finance role. You bring strong problem-solving abilities, an interest in financial strategy, and the interpersonal skills to collaborate across departments. You're motivated by both learning and contributing - and ready to invest in building a long-term career at Grand Casino.

What Success Looks Like

Success in this developmental role means:

• Growing steadily in financial knowledge, insight, and capability.
• Becoming a trusted contributor to financial planning, analysis, and strategy.
• Demonstrating leadership behaviors aligned with Mille Lacs Band values and Grand Casino's culture.
• Progressing toward readiness for an executive-level Finance role with increasing autonomy and strategic influence.

What You'll Get

Growth + Support

• Structured development plan designed for progression toward VP-level responsibilities.
• Direct mentorship from the VP of Finance and access to senior leaders.
• Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits (medical, dental, vision).
• 401(k) with employer match, tuition reimbursement, and paid parental leave.
• PTO, holiday pay, and recognition for birthdays, anniversaries, and milestones.

Culture + Legacy

• A workplace grounded in the Seven Values: Wisdom, Love, Respect, Truth, Humility, Bravery, and Honesty.
• Opportunities to contribute to the long-term success of the Mille Lacs Band of Ojibwe and Grand Casino community.
• A culture of creativity, collaboration, servant leadership, and shared purpose.

What You Bring

• Required: Mille Lacs Band of Ojibwe Band Member or Descendant.
• High School Diploma or GED required. 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.
• 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)

Physical Requirements + Work Environment

• Hybrid schedule that is based at both Grand Casino Mille Lacs and Hinckley.