Director, Finance

Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Ottawa•Tejon, NM

About The Position

The Director of Finance provides leadership and oversight of a property’s financial operations, including financial reporting, internal controls, budgeting, forecasting, cash management, and gaming and non-gaming accounting. As a strategic business partner, the Director works closely with executive leadership and operating departments to maximize financial performance, safeguard assets, maintain regulatory compliance, and ensure the integrity of financial records. The role leads and develops the Finance team while promoting accountability, integrity, confidentiality, collaboration, and service consistent with Hard Rock brand standards.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, business administration, or a related field.
At least 8 years of progressive accounting or finance experience, including at least 5 years in a financial leadership role.
Casino gaming finance or accounting experience.
Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP and applicable GASB pronouncements, financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting, internal controls, cash management, and financial analysis.
Knowledge of casino accounting and controls, including gaming revenue, revenue audit, cage/count operations, jackpots, promotional activity, and gaming reconciliations.
Experience supporting financial, internal, external, and regulatory audits.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, including the ability to interpret complex financial and operational information and communicate recommendations.
Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and financial/accounting systems.
Demonstrated ability to lead, coach, and develop employees while maintaining accountability and performance standards.
Excellent written, verbal, presentation, and interpersonal communication skills.
Ability to manage multiple priorities and perform effectively in a fast-paced, 24/7 casino resort environment.
Commitment to integrity, ethics, confidentiality, and fiduciary responsibility.
Ability to obtain and maintain required gaming licenses, registrations, or suitability determinations.
Ability to successfully complete required regulatory, compliance, Title 31/BSA, information security, and property-specific training.
Ability to work a flexible schedule based on business needs, including month-end and year-end close, audits, major events, and other critical operating periods.

Nice To Haves

Integrated resort, tribal gaming, or complex hospitality experience.
CPA, CMA, MBA, or another relevant professional credential.
Knowledge of Title 31/BSA, Anti-Money Laundering requirements, Tribal Gaming Commission regulations, NIGC requirements, Tribal-State Gaming Compacts, and gaming internal control standards.
Experience with casino, hospitality, ERP, and business intelligence systems.

Responsibilities

Lead and manage Finance operations, set performance expectations, and hold team members accountable for results, deadlines, and service standards.
Oversee monthly, quarterly, and annual financial close and preparation of financial statements, balance sheets, cash flow reporting, forecasts, and management reports.
Maintain compliance with accounting policies, internal controls, and applicable governmental and gaming regulatory requirements.
Oversee accounting and reconciliation of gaming and non-gaming revenue, including slots, table games, hotel, food and beverage, retail, entertainment, and other operations.
Provide financial oversight of revenue audit, accounts payable, accounts receivable, credit, payroll, purchasing and receiving, cash handling, and cage/count operations, as applicable.
Maintain internal controls that safeguard assets, ensure transaction integrity, preserve segregation of duties, and mitigate financial and operational risk.
Ensure compliance with applicable Tribal Gaming Ordinances, Tribal-State Gaming Compact requirements, Gaming Commission regulations, NIGC requirements, and Minimum Internal Control Standards.
Maintain knowledge of Title 31/Bank Secrecy Act and Anti-Money Laundering requirements applicable to casino operations and support compliance efforts.
Coordinate and support internal, external, regulatory, financial, and other audits, and ensure timely remediation of findings.
Lead monthly P&L reviews, forecasting, and financial performance meetings with property leadership.
Analyze revenues, expenses, labor, operating trends, gaming performance, and key performance indicators; identify opportunities and provide actionable recommendations.
Lead the annual operating budget, capital plan, financial forecasts, and cash flow planning.
Monitor results against budgets and forecasts and work with department leaders on strategies and corrective actions.
Oversee capital expenditure controls, fixed asset accounting, project expenditures, commitments, and capitalization.
Assist the Chief Financial Officer with credit agreement requirements, financial covenant calculations, lender reporting, cash management, and other financing obligations, as applicable.
Ensure financial integrity and appropriate reconciliation among gaming, hotel, point-of-sale, payroll, subsidiary, and general ledger systems.
Partner with Information Technology on financial system controls, user access, data integrity, and segregation of duties.
Review contracts and financial commitments for compliance with approval and authorization requirements.
Maintain effective relationships with executive and Tribal leadership, ownership, Gaming Commission representatives, auditors, financial institutions, vendors, and Hard Rock corporate personnel.
Recruit, develop, coach, and retain Finance team members and provide professional growth opportunities.
Foster a positive and professional work environment promoting teamwork, accountability, ethical conduct, and employee engagement.
Maintain strict confidentiality of guest, employee, gaming, financial, and company information.
Participate in required management and operational meetings and maintain knowledge of Hard Rock brand programs, service expectations, and standards.
Perform duties ethically and in accordance with property policies, management agreements, applicable laws, regulations, and regulatory requirements.