Executive Director of Finance - Financial Operations

Seneca Gaming Corporation•Niagara Falls, NY

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Director of Finance – Financial Operations, under the guidance of the Executive Director of Finance – Financial Operations, is responsible for the supervision and direction of financial support operations of the Seneca Gaming Corporation and its subsidiaries including but not limited to the following areas: General Ledger Accounting, Accounts payable, Payroll, Capital (Fixed) Assets, Construction Accounting, Financial Reporting (Internal and External), Treasury Management, Related Financial Systems, Financial Compliance Requirements (e.g., Debt Covenants, Tax, Seneca Gaming Authority, National Indian Gaming Commission, etc.), and External Audit. The Director of Finance – Financial Operations, under the guidance of the Executive Director of Finance – Financial Operations, assumes responsibility for ensuring that the Financial Operations Support function operates within the guidelines of the Seneca Gaming Corporation’s policies and procedures, Generally Accepted Accounting Polices, Internal Control Standards Compact, NIGC, MICS and regulations and objectives.

Requirements

Must be 18 years of age or older upon employment.
Must have a minimum of a four-year degree in Accounting and a CPA.
Minimum of ten (10) years of financial accounting experience with five (5) years of management experience in a financial accounting department leadership role, or equivalent experience with a public accounting firm.
Minimum of five (5) years of SEC reporting (or similar, external financial reporting) experience, or equivalent experience with a public accounting firm.
Knowledge of casino and hotel internal and accounting controls, policies and procedures, and regulatory requirements is required.
Prior experience of treasury management administration and supervision is required.
Excellent communication, organizational, and analytical skills are required.
Successful candidate must be an experienced, results oriented, and hands-on professional.
Able 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. Able to present information to top management, public groups and/or Seneca Gaming Authority.
Able 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 routine 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.

Nice To Haves

Public Accounting experience and an MBA is preferred.
Prior experience with GASB reporting is preferred.
Prior experience with payroll administration and supervision is not required but preference may be given for experience.
Prior experience of accounts payable administration and supervision is not required but preference may be given for experience.

Responsibilities

Supervise the analysis and reconciliation of balance sheet and income statement accounts and the preparation of accruals to ensure expenses are accounted for in the appropriate periods. Ensure proper monthly financial procedures are complete.
Supervise and direct the preparation of all external financial reporting, including annual external audit report, quarterly and annual financial statements to maintain debt covenant compliance. Such reports include balance sheet, profit & loss, cash flow statements, along with preparation of financial statement footnotes and other required schedules.
Supervise and direct SGC Accounts Payable operations and related business systems and/or third party service providers.
Supervise and direct SGC Payroll operations and related business systems and/or third party service providers.
Maintain all SGC Corporate Policies owned by the department, and their associated processes, including but not limited to, the SGC Capital Expenditure Request (“CER”) policy and process.
Build relationships with department directors at all properties and hold meetings regularly to review financial results.
Direct compliance with reporting and debt covenant requirements which exist under Company’s borrowing Agreements, Distribution Agreement with the Nation’s Capital Improvements Authority and all other agreements which may be entered into in the Company’s business.
Ensure that all regulatory reporting requirements are met for Nation, federal and state regulatory agencies.
Communicate with the SGC Legal department on an on-going basis relative to external reporting and disclosure issues.
Direct the monthly, quarterly and annual financial close and reporting process (FCRP) to ensure timeliness of the close process in accordance with an established financial close schedule.
Prepare or review all income, sales and use taxes, as required.
Ensure adequacy of Company’s system of internal financial reporting and accounting controls and document all policies and procedures for areas of direct responsibility and oversight.
Evaluate and research new accounting and/or reporting directives (GASB, FASB, AICPA, EITF, etc.). Research new accounting pronouncements and prepares analysis of new pronouncements, particularly for its impact on Seneca Gaming Corporation’s financial accounting and reporting.
Build relationships with SNI finance and attend meetings, as needed, to ensure open communication of results and distributions.
Participate in monthly financial reviews for all properties and SGC Corporate, as needed.
Appraise the Seneca Gaming Corporation’s financial position and issue financial and operating reports.
Communicate regularly with Direct Reports regarding operational, business, policy and staffing issues.
Assist the Executive Director of Finance – Financial Operations with the preparation and presentation of Financial Reports and Analysis to the Board of Directors and Nation Council, as needed.
Develop, mentor and train enrolled Seneca Nation members for future senior management positions within the company.
Supervise departmental administrative matters and ensures HR is consulted as appropriate. Meet with staff on a regular basis and with entire department no less than 3 times per year.
Ensure effective recruitment, hiring, training, recognition, evaluation, coaching and discipline, terminations and other personnel related issues.
Ensure departmental adherence to all company policies and internal controls, including but not limited to Compact, Human Resources, TERO compliance guidelines and Purchasing.
Prepare the department’s annual budget and monitor to ensure attainment of departmental goals. Manage 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.
Maintain contacts within the industry to facilitate both formal and informal gathering of information.
Run the department and design policies and training that result in exceptional customer service to all patrons.
Maintain a professional work environment with supervisors, managers and staff.
Remain abreast of industry trends, new technology and practices as they relate to area(s) of responsibility.
Complete all required SGC Training programs within nine (9) months from commencement of employment.
Attend all necessary meetings to stay informed; including company and community meetings.
Supervise an operation that is 24/7 and requires hours that can extend up to 60 hours per week or more, and be inclusive of work weeks that consist of 6 or 7 days. This individual is on-call and requires accessibility 24/7.
Perform any other duties as assigned.