Manistee, MI, US
24 hours ago
Director of Finance
SUMMARY: 

Exercises management responsibility for all activities of the Finance Department.  Activities include oversight of Revenue Audit, Accounting, Inventory Control, Purchasing, Warehouse, Financial Analysis, Cage, Count, Credit.  Responsible for the Casino Resort’s overall operating and capital budgets and internal control policies.  Ensures the financial accounting system is accurate, efficient and in accordance with professional accounting practices.  Ensures Casino’s compliance and provisions of the State Compact, IGRA, NIGC, Tribal Ordinances, Gaming Commission regulations, cash transaction reporting and IRS withholding and reporting requirements.  Assists the General Manager with achieving organizational goals, driving growth and operational efficiencies.  

Education:

•Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting or closely related field – CPA, CFA or MBA preferred

Experience:

•8 years of proven experience as a CFO, Director of Finance, or senior financial leadership role in a casino environment

•4 years of proven experience in cash flow management

•2 years of proven experience in creating, managing, and executing strategic initiatives that strengthen the business and the financial well-being of the business as indicated by the bottom line

•Experience managing extensive cash handling, credit, and control procedures in a business environment

•Extensive experience in budgeting, forecasting, reporting, analysis, financial statement preparation, and interpretation to facilitate informed decision-making

•Knowledge of the gaming industry and the laws and regulations governing gaming operations

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

•Develops team members within the Finance Department.

•Ensures the quality of management operations in all areas of the Finance department.

•Establishes and implements department standards and goals, including policies and procedures, which will enable the Finance department to function more effectively and efficiently.

•Develops and improves financial forecasting models to meet Casino Resort needs.

•Ensures the integrity of all financial data produced by the department.

•Safeguard the gaming license and financial assets of the casino using appropriate risk-management techniques, 

•Accountable to oversee and track all fixed assets and maintain appropriate records.

•Ensure the processing and recording of the financial transactions that reflect all of the casino's business, i.e., revenue generation, accounts payable, payroll, expenses paid, etc.,

•Generate timely, accurate accounting / financial reports, summarizing the results of operations

•Develop and maintain a profit planning, or budgeting system, 

•Generate timely and accurate comparative reports which provide insight into the success of operations relative to (a) the goals set by management and the tribal government, (b) the results achieved in prior periods, and (c) the results achieved by similar organizations within the casino industry, and/or within the casino's geographic area of operation, 

•Prepare and submit regulatory reports on a timely basis including those required by the NIGC, IGRA, FinCEN, the Bank Secrecy Act, and other relevant laws, regulations, and agencies, 

•Provide analytical support to other members of the executive team.

•Recommend and oversee cash management, investment, and liquidity programs,

•Purchase all goods and services, other than those purchased by persons within the organization with specifically defined purchasing authority, 

•Disburse funds only when properly authorized to do so in writing, by individuals empowered to issue such authorization, 

•Recommends and implements techniques to improve productivity, increase efficiencies, cut costs, and take advantage of opportunities; coordinates and administers an adequate plan providing cost standards and saving opportunities and capital investing.

•Responsible for the supervision, retaining, performance evaluations, training and disciplinary actions of team members. 

•Authorizes the hiring and termination of department team members.

•Must adhere to safety rules and regulations of Little River Casino Resort and of the department.

•Ensure that all department staff operate efficiently and effectively and that department goals / objectives are met on a monthly, quarterly, and annual basis.

•Actively conduct department meetings, managers meetings, and staff communication meetings.

•Attend seminars, work sessions, successfully complete training, and any other meetings as assigned, scheduled, or requested and/or requested by the LRCR General Manager.

•Prepare any monthly, quarterly and/or annual reports and/or updates required by the position.

•Keeps the General Manager informed of the resort’s performance and provides advice on all resort matters.

•Provide support to the General Manager in communicating a clear operating direction based on understanding of the business’s strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats.

•Assist the General Manager and Executive Team with the formulation and execution of the LRCR Strategic Plan.

•Other duties as assigned.

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