Director of Finance

CAHUILLA • Anza, CA

13d • Onsite

About The Position

The Finance Director reports to the General Manager and oversees the Finance Department at Cahuilla Casino Hotel. The role is responsible for preparing budgets and financial reports, setting financial goals and objectives, and recommending accountability systems. It oversees revenue audit, financial accounting and reporting, purchasing, cashiering, and count room operations, as well as the property's financial functions, including payroll, general ledger, disbursements, receipts, capital expenditures, tax reporting, financial analysis, and accounts receivable and payable. The Director ensures the quality of Finance Department processes and operations, coordinates monthly financial reporting and the month-end close, and prepares annual budgets, management reports, and financial analyses. As a member of the property executive team, the Director contributes to the development and execution of operating strategies. The position also oversees internal and external audits, tax audits and gaming-regulator reviews, and the development and maintenance of finance and accounting internal controls consistent with gaming regulations and company policies. The role is based at Cahuilla Casino Hotel in Anza, California.

Requirements

• Five to ten years of financial management experience.
• Bachelor's degree in accounting or a related field.
• Extensive knowledge of budgeting, forecasting, and financial analysis.
• Thorough knowledge of financial and accounting practices and familiarity with GAAP.
• Ability to effectively represent the gaming enterprise in a public venue.
• Ability to review, evaluate, and recommend changes to management policies, operating systems, sales, and plan development.
• Ability to interact with the public, fellow employees, tribal enterprises, and county and state agencies.
• Must pass an extensive background security check.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a California driver's license.
• Must be able to obtain and retain a gaming license through the Cahuilla Tribal Gaming Agency.
• Ability to assign responsibilities and coordinate activities to meet objectives efficiently and on time.
• Ability to communicate orally and in writing in diverse and challenging situations to address problems and convey established goals and objectives.
• Must successfully pass a pre-employment drug test.

Nice To Haves

• CPA preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage Revenue Audit, Financial Accounting and Reporting, Purchasing, Cashiering, and Count Room Operations.
• Oversee financial functions including budgets, capital expenditures, financial report compilation and generation, tax reporting, payroll, financial analysis, and accounts receivable and payable.
• Manage and direct property financial activities, including payroll, general ledger, disbursements, and receipts.
• Ensure the quality of management processes and operations throughout the Finance Department.
• Coordinate and prepare detailed monthly financial reports.
• Coordinate and provide oversight and direction for the month-end close process.
• Participate as a member of the property executive team in developing and executing operating strategies.
• Prepare the property's annual budgets, internal management reports, and other financial analyses.
• Oversee internal and external audits, state and local tax audits, and reviews conducted by gaming regulators.
• Oversee the development and maintenance of finance and accounting internal controls in accordance with local gaming regulations and internal company policies.
• Comply with Cahuilla Casino Hotel policies and standard operating procedures.
• Perform other duties as assigned or requested.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director