Chief Financial Officer, CFO

Seneca Gaming Corporation•Niagara Falls, NY

1d•$1•Onsite

About The Position

The CFO is directly responsible for the efficient and effective operations of the Finance, Purchasing and Warehouse departments and their employees. Responsible for timely issuance of all financial reports. The CFO oversees these departments to reasonably assure they are operating within the guidelines of the Seneca Gaming Corporation’s policies and procedures, Internal Control Standards and objectives. Oversee all financial and operational accounting functions through his/her direct reports.

Requirements

Must be 18 years of age or older upon employment.
Must have a minimum of a four-year college degree in accounting or business; CPA and/or MBA required.
A detailed knowledge of, and experience in developing casino and hotel internal and accounting controls, policies and procedures, and regulatory requirements is required.
Fifteen (15) years’ experience in the gaming industry with a minimum of ten (10) years in financial management and at least five years in a/leadership role.
Excellent communication, organizational, and analytical skills required.
Successful candidate must be an experienced, results oriented, and hands-on professional.
Financial reporting knowledge required.
Ability to read, analyze and interpret complicated documents, such as technical journals, financial and statistical reports and legal documents with an ability to respond to complaints from customers, regulatory agencies, or members of the business community. Ability to present information to top management, public groups and/or Seneca Gaming Authority.
Must possess and maintain a valid driver’s license and be able to substantiate a safe driving record within the parameters acceptable to our liability insurance carrier
Experience with establishing, developing and maintaining bank and investor relationships.
Experience in strategic planning and initiatives.
Mergers and acquisitions experience.
Experience in capital raising and issuance of debt to public markets.
Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions and provide solutions.
Must demonstrate leadership, fairness, and sensibility to the customers and employees.
Must possess ability to instill a sense of pride and personal responsibility in subordinate employees.
Must possess excellent communication skills.
Ability to write correspondence and to speak effectively to the public, employees and customers.
Must have the ability to deal effectively and interact well with the customers and employees.
Must have the ability to resolve problems/conflicts in a diplomatic and tactful manner.
Must be able to stand, walk, and move through all areas of the casino.
Maintain physical stamina and proper mental attitude to work under pressure in a fast-paced, casino environment and effectively deal with customers, management, employees, and members of the business community in all situations.

Responsibilities

Create, develop and implement an effective strategy of departmental organization, following management objectives.
Develop departmental business plans to include performance and profit objectives for short and long-term goals.
Establish, monitor, and review all departmental budgets on a regular basis. Ensure departments are meeting or exceeding established financial and performance goals. Provide recommendations to improve financial results.
Review activity reports and financial statements to determine progress and status in attaining objectives and proposes revisions to plans in accordance with current conditions.
Responsible for overseeing the development of finance, purchasing and warehouse l procedures and related compliance with finance, purchasing and warehouse internal controls to ensure proper financial operations, including reporting compliance results.
Oversee and direct budgeting, income audit, financial analysis, financial reporting, general accounting, and purchasing.
Responsible for the timely issuance of internal financial reports, and all financial filings.
Coordinate obtaining all internal officer certifications.
Monitor and report compliance with the debt covenants of the Company’s debt.
Maintain relationships with the Company’s investors and analysts ensuring timely and accurate supply of financial data in compliance with all confidential guidelines of the Company.
Inform appropriate management of the Company’s and its subsidiaries financial position, and issues financial and operating reports.
Coordinate the establishment of budget programs, operational budgets and capital expenditures.
Oversee and direct the preparation and issuance of the Seneca Gaming Corporation’s regulatory and required reports.
Through staff, provide analysis of marketing and other expenditures.
Evaluate management performance and provides feedback in order to further develop management team.
Monitor controls designed to assure full compliance with state, Federal, and Nation regulatory requirements.
Member of Compensation Committee, SARC, Credit and CTR meetings.
Prepare Presentation materials for Board of Directors, Nation’s Council, Investors, Rating Agencies, etc.
Monitor and assess the corporation’s liquidity, performance, capitalization structure, etc., and make recommendations to Board of Directors in maintaining sound fiscal governance.
Negotiate, formalize and place all financing requirements for the corporation.
Actively participate in development/expansion/acquisition opportunities with Board and Senior Management team.
Assist in the preparation of PR materials and press releases.
Prepare and present strategic plans to the Board of Directors.
Develops, mentors and trains enrolled Seneca Nation members for future senior management positions within the company.
Oversees departmental administrative matters and ensures HR is consulted as appropriate. Meets with staff on a regular basis and with entire department no less than three (3) times per year.
Ensures effective recruitment, hiring, training, recognition, evaluation, coaching and discipline, terminations and other personnel related issues.
Responsible for ensuring the department adheres to all company policies and internal controls, including but not limited to Compact, Human Resources, TERO compliance guidelines and Purchasing.
Prepares the annual budget and monitors to ensure attainment of goals. Manages labor and scheduling to ensure adequate coverage at all times while minimizing overtime.
Liaise with other department/company management to ensure consistency and smooth flow of information, policies and procedures.
Maintains a strong network of contacts throughout the industry to facilitate both formal and informal gathering of information.
Runs the department and design policies and training that result in exceptional customer service to all patrons. Maintains a professional work environment with supervisors, managers and staff.
Keeps abreast of industry trends, new technology and practices as they relate to his/her area(s) of responsibility.
Must complete all required SGC Training programs within nine (9) months from commencement of employment.
Attends all necessary meetings to stay informed; including company and community meetings.
Oversees an operation that is 24/7 and requires hours that can extend up to sixty (60) hours per week or more, and be inclusive of work weeks that consist of six (6) or seven (7) days. This individual is on-call and requires accessibility 24/7.
Perform any other duties as assigned.