Director of Finance

French Lick Resort•Chicago, IL

13d•$150,000 - $170,000

About The Position

The Director of Finance will be a key strategic leader responsible for the financial management, planning, and performance of the organization. This position will oversee all accounting functions, financial planning and analysis (FP&A), budgeting, financial reporting, and compliance. The Director of Finance will ensure the integrity of internal controls and regulatory adherence while driving operational efficiency and financial performance. This role requires a proactive leader who can translate financial data into actionable insights and effectively communicate with executive leadership.

Requirements

Must be 21 years of age or older
Must be able to obtain and maintain a gaming license issued by the Illinois Gaming Board
Must have a bachelor's degree in the field of finance or accounting
Must have more than three years of experience in finance, accounting, or related roles within the casino industry
General knowledge of accounting, financial, and operating principles is required
Experience developing financial reports, metrics, and models is required
Advanced Excel, Word, and PowerPoint skills are required
Must have extensive knowledge of systems used to process, present, and analyze data
Must have superior attention to detail and the ability to successfully manage multiple competing priorities while maintaining a view of the big picture

Responsibilities

Create and manage efficient staffing schedules aligned with budgeted labor costs.
Monitor and evaluate key performance indicators (KPIs) and operational metrics to assess progress toward organizational goals.
Lead initiatives to improve financial systems, processes, and tools for enhanced data accuracy and decision-making.
Identify and understand business challenges along with key assumptions and trends that may impact future performance to recommend strategies for increasing financial performance.
Develop, maintain, and distribute key performance indicators and key operating metrics to evaluate the attainment of the company's operation, service, and financial objectives.
Perform other duties as assigned
Provide strategic FP&A support to accounting and business teams including productivity analysis, demand planning, and reporting.
Analyze and interpret financial performance metrics, identifying variances, trends, and opportunities to improve financial outcomes.
Develop and maintain financial models, dashboards, and real-time performance tracking tools to support informed decision-making.
Leads the Company's real-time financial performance monitoring by creating insightful analysis reports and financial models, identifying required action items.
Formulate, implement, and enforce financial policies and procedures in alignment with regulatory requirements, internal controls, and company objectives.
Ensure ongoing compliance with local, state, federal, and industry-specific regulations, including oversight of programs such as the Illinois Gaming Board Statewide Voluntary Self-Exclusion Program.
Identify risks and develop mitigation strategies to safeguard company assets and ensure long-term financial health.
Ensures compliance with all regulatory and company requirements.
Direct the preparation and presentation of accurate financial statements, reports, and forecasts, including income statements, balance sheets, and cash flow reports.
Oversee the maintenance of financial records, including general and subsidiary ledgers, accounts receivable, revenue distribution, cost, depreciation, property, and operating expenses.
Coordinate internal and external audit processes and ensure timely and accurate reporting in compliance with regulatory requirements.
Lead the development and presentation of operating and capital budgets as well as variance analysis and recommendations for corrective actions.
Select, train, mentor, and develop finance team members, fostering a culture of accountability, growth, and continuous improvement.
Provide coaching and corrective action where necessary to support high performance.
Collaborate cross-functionally with other departments to align financial planning with operational goals.