DIRECTOR - FINANCE

The Director of Finance directs the activities for general accounting of gaming and non-gaming, revenue audits, accounts payable, payroll, accounts receivable, financial analysis, reporting, balance sheet and fixed assets.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
(These functions are intended as a general illustration of the work performed in this job classification and are not all inclusive for this position)
 
- Exhibit conduct in accordance with all Company departmental policies and procedures.
- Ensure activities comply with relevant statutory and regulatory requirements, legal demands and professional and ethical standards.
- Comply with all internal policies and procedures.
- Develops, analyzes and interprets statistical and accounting information in order to assess operating results in terms of profitability, performance against budget and industry benchmarks.
- Directs the coordination of the annual budget process to include developing procedures and guidelines for division and department heads.
- Prepares and reviews proformas and budgets of new and existing operations.
- Analyzes and develops policies, procedures and systems to ensure effective internal controls, optimum efficiencies and improvement of processes.
- Works with external auditors and other third parties on financial matters as necessary.
- Conducts special projects as requested by senior management.
- Directs the activities of gaming and non-gaming accounting, revenue controls, accounts payable, payroll, general accounting, collections, food and beverage accounting, and accounts receivable.
- Ensures payroll is processed timely and accurately and in accordance with company payroll policies.
- Ensures accounts payable is processed timely and accurately and in accordance with company accounts payable policies.
- Directs the analysis, review and presentation to senior management of all financial results, including monthly and year-end financial results ensuring accuracy and timeliness.
- Ensures integrity of financial statements including the balance sheet.
- Develops policies, procedures and internal controls within directly assigned areas to ensure compliance with applicable laws, efficiency and proper controls.
- Reviews and approves all legally required Federal and State tax returns and filings within required deadlines.
- Responsible for budgetary control to effectively manage capital purchases within pre-approved budgets.
- Informs the Vice President of Finance of any legal, auditing or other significant problems.
- Develop department members’ knowledge and skills through education, training, coaching, corrective counseling, etc.
- Demonstrate a commitment to ensuring responsible gaming and responsible alcohol service by discreetly notifying appropriate management of concerns and observations.
- Conduct personal behavior and select, train, coach, counsel, appraise and retain direct reports who consistently perform actions and behaviors that reinforce the Company’s Mission and Values.
- Ensure prompt and discreet notification to appropriate management and/or the Ethics Hotline of any observation of illegal acts or internal ethics violations.
- Promotes positive public/team member relations at all times.
- Maintains a clean, safe, hazard-free work environment within area of responsibility.
- Develop department members’ knowledge and skills through education, training, coaching, corrective counseling, etc.
- Perform other duties as assigned.

EDUCATION AND /OR EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:
(Related education and experience may be interchangeable on a year for year basis)
 
- Bachelors degree in Accounting/Finance and five (5) years of accounting/financial management experience in the casino industry or an equivalent amount of education and experience.
- Certified Public Accountant and/or MBA preferred.
 
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS: (Licenses, Certifications, Testing, etc):
 
- Must obtain and maintain valid licenses / certifications per Federal, State and ERGC Gaming regulations.
- Must successfully pass background check.
- Must successfully pass drug screening.
- Must be at least twenty-one (21) years of age.
- Prior experience in the Gaming industry strongly preferred.
 
KNOWLEDGE OF:
 
- The Gaming industry, including principles and practices of a capital and operations budget.
- Excellent time management and organizational skills.
- Excellent communication (verbal and written) skills.
- Strong analytical skills.
- Must possess accounting knowledge of hotel casino operations and internal controls.
- Must possess basic mathematical skills to include ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide specific to position responsibilities.
 
ABILITY TO:
 
- Ability to work flexible schedules, including nights, weekends and holidays is required.
- Ability to deliver a service level which creates an atmosphere that makes our guests want to return, giving each guest a positive, memorable entertainment experience.
- Commitment to routinely go above and beyond in the accomplishment of position responsibilities in an effort to play a role in the achievement of organizational goals.
- Must present an image of excitement, enthusiasm, and outgoing personality, while being able to project a professional demeanor.
- Ability to lead and mentor a team.
- Must possess ability to handle non-standard situations where independent judgement is required, and limited guidelines exist.
- Must be able to communicate effectively with guests in English, specific to position duties and responsibilities.

Closing:

The Tribal Council gives first preference in all of its employment practices to members of the Enterprise Rancheria Tribe who meet the job requirements.