Director of Finance

Gun Lake Tribal Gaming•Wayland, MI

5d•Onsite

About The Position

Position Summary: Perform responsibilities in accordance with all Company standards, policies, and procedures. Responsibilities include authority over Planning and Analysis, General Ledger Accounting, Revenue Audit, Procurement (Purchasing and Warehouse) Inventory Control, Accounts Payable, Payroll, Cage, Credit, and Count Teams. About Us: At Gun Lake Casino Resort, every Team Member is an ambassador, essential to the success of our company and our culture. We expect that all Team Members take personal ownership in ensuring that everything they do is in the best interest of Gun Lake Casino Resort and embody the core values of the Seven Grandfather Teachings: Love: Love your brothers and sisters and share with them. Truth: Be true in everything you do. Be true to yourself and to your fellow Humans. Respect: You must give respect if you expect respect. Respect everyone, all persons, and all the things created. Bravery: To do what is right, even in the most difficult of times. Honesty: Be honest in every action and provide good feelings in your heart. Wisdom: We cherish knowledge; wisdom is used for the good of the people. Humility: Know that you are equal to everyone else, no better, no less. In this Role: Responsible for always practicing, supporting, and promoting Gun Lake Casino Resort’s Four Diamond Standards. Maintain a high level of personal integrity on and off duty. Practice teamwork, support fellow Team Members, and create an energized, positive, team-oriented work environment. Interact with Guests in a friendly and courteous manner and handle all Guest opportunities. Must be able to effectively communicate both written and verbally with Guests, Team Members, and Management. Maintain excellent grooming and uniform standards. Responsible for all Finance Department day-to-day operations. Prepare and administer an annual operating and capital budget for the company. Responsible for department expenditures and keeping budget within approved limits. Interact with department managers on all budget and financial related issues. Direct and supervise the Finance Management Team in the performance of their duties. Ensure all financial reporting deadlines are met. Responsible for month-end closing financial reports. Develop, analyze, and interpret financial and accounting information in order to assess operation results in terms of profitability, this includes the performance of the property against budget and benchmarks. Responsible for the compliance of the system of internal controls, gaming regulations, and minimum internal control standards (MICS) to ensure departmental procedures are followed and any discrepancies are documented. Provide information and reports to Management in an accurate and timely fashion. Maintain good working relationships with the Gaming Commission and Federal and State Tax authorities. Work with external auditors and other third parties on financial matters as necessary. Responsible for ensuring compliance with Corporate Policies and Procedures. Assist in the design, implementation, and timely calculations of wages, incentives, commissions, and salaries for staff. Oversee business insurance plans and health care coverage analysis. Monitor banking activities of the organization. Oversee the maintenance of the inventory of all fixed assets. Other job-related duties as assigned. Essential Qualifications: Must be 21 years of age or older. Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Business, Finance or related discipline required. CPA or MBA Preferred. Seven (7) years of experience in progressive Finance or Accounting roles required. Five (5) years of leadership experience in a Manager or above Finance or Accounting position for a property that comprises of at least 1200 gaming positions, 40 Table Games, multiple food venues, a minimum of 750 Team Members, and revenues in excess of $100 million annually is required. Proven ability to manage multiple departments. Demonstrated proficiency with Microsoft Office, IGT/Advantage, InfoGenesis, and General Ledger software or similar/compatible systems. Must possess and demonstrate strong organizational, analytical, and attention to detail-skills. Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively with Guests, Team Members, and Management in both written and verbal form. Must possess and demonstrate strong leadership skills and ability that will enhance and exemplify Gun Lake Casino Resort’s “Unsurpassed” Service Standards. Must be flexible, able to handle multiple tasks, and establish priorities effectively. Must be able to obtain a gaming license from the Gun Lake Tribal Gaming Commission. Availability and willingness to work extended hours including nights, weekends, and holidays as business requires. Physical Requirements: Requires normal, corrective vision range, the ability to see color, and the ability to distinguish letters, numbers, and symbols. Must have the manual dexterity to operate job-related equipment. Ability to sit, walk, stand, run, and climb stairs for the duration of shift. Must have the ability to access all properties and areas. Must be able to lift up to 20 lbs. with or without assistance. Ability to read, write, and input data into the computer. Ability to stoop, crouch and kneel. Work Conditions: Work is typically performed in an office environment. However, work may be conducted in the casino, which may be unusually hot, cold, and/or noisy and may contain second-hand smoke. Tasks may be required to be performed from a sitting or non-sitting position in a confined area. Team Members may be required to stand, walk, lift, reach, push, pull, and grasp. Disclaimer and Conditions of Employment: The above statements describe the general nature and level of work performed by persons assigned to this job. These statements are not an exhaustive list of all required responsibilities, duties, and skills. All applicants must be able to demonstrate their US work authorization during the employment verification process. The pre-employment process also requires passing a criminal background investigation and drug test. Indian Preference: The Match-E-Be-Nash-She-Wish Band of Pottawatomi Indians abides by Native American preference in its hiring and employment policies. Gun Lake Tribal Gaming Authority reserves the right to change the job description as necessary.

Requirements

Must be 21 years of age or older.
Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Business, Finance or related discipline required. CPA or MBA Preferred.
Seven (7) years of experience in progressive Finance or Accounting roles required.
Five (5) years of leadership experience in a Manager or above Finance or Accounting position for a property that comprises of at least 1200 gaming positions, 40 Table Games, multiple food venues, a minimum of 750 Team Members, and revenues in excess of $100 million annually is required.
Proven ability to manage multiple departments.
Demonstrated proficiency with Microsoft Office, IGT/Advantage, InfoGenesis, and General Ledger software or similar/compatible systems.
Must possess and demonstrate strong organizational, analytical, and attention to detail-skills.
Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively with Guests, Team Members, and Management in both written and verbal form.
Must possess and demonstrate strong leadership skills and ability that will enhance and exemplify Gun Lake Casino Resort’s “Unsurpassed” Service Standards.
Must be flexible, able to handle multiple tasks, and establish priorities effectively.
Must be able to obtain a gaming license from the Gun Lake Tribal Gaming Commission.
Availability and willingness to work extended hours including nights, weekends, and holidays as business requires.

Nice To Haves

CPA or MBA Preferred.

Responsibilities

Responsible for always practicing, supporting, and promoting Gun Lake Casino Resort’s Four Diamond Standards.
Maintain a high level of personal integrity on and off duty.
Practice teamwork, support fellow Team Members, and create an energized, positive, team-oriented work environment.
Interact with Guests in a friendly and courteous manner and handle all Guest opportunities.
Must be able to effectively communicate both written and verbally with Guests, Team Members, and Management.
Maintain excellent grooming and uniform standards.
Responsible for all Finance Department day-to-day operations.
Prepare and administer an annual operating and capital budget for the company.
Responsible for department expenditures and keeping budget within approved limits. Interact with department managers on all budget and financial related issues.
Direct and supervise the Finance Management Team in the performance of their duties.
Ensure all financial reporting deadlines are met.
Responsible for month-end closing financial reports.
Develop, analyze, and interpret financial and accounting information in order to assess operation results in terms of profitability, this includes the performance of the property against budget and benchmarks.
Responsible for the compliance of the system of internal controls, gaming regulations, and minimum internal control standards (MICS) to ensure departmental procedures are followed and any discrepancies are documented.
Provide information and reports to Management in an accurate and timely fashion.
Maintain good working relationships with the Gaming Commission and Federal and State Tax authorities.
Work with external auditors and other third parties on financial matters as necessary.
Responsible for ensuring compliance with Corporate Policies and Procedures.
Assist in the design, implementation, and timely calculations of wages, incentives, commissions, and salaries for staff.
Oversee business insurance plans and health care coverage analysis.
Monitor banking activities of the organization.
Oversee the maintenance of the inventory of all fixed assets.
Other job-related duties as assigned.