Senior Director - Finance

Wind Creek Hospitality•Bethlehem, PA

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About The Position

The Senior Director of Finance is responsible for all financial and fiscal management aspects of the property. The role provides leadership and coordinates Financial Accounting and Reporting, Revenue Audit, Cage and Credit Administration, including the count room, Payroll, Purchasing, Warehouse, and Inventory Control functions of the gaming facility in accordance with Wind Creek's Purpose and Value System. The position supports financial planning, budgeting, forecasting, reporting, compliance, and operational financial performance while partnering with operating departments to achieve company objectives. The position requires a bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field and five years of Director-level experience overseeing budgeting, financial planning, forecasting, and fiscal oversight, or seven years of such Director-level experience without the degree requirement. Seven years of accounting or finance management experience is also required. Ten years of accrual accounting experience, including knowledge of Revenue Audit, Cage Operations, Purchasing, Warehouse, Inventory Control, and accounting documentation, is preferred. The role requires knowledge of GAAP, FASB, accrual-based accounting, financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting, internal controls, and financial analysis; experience with accounting and financial reporting systems; strong written communication, report-writing, presentation, analytical, problem-solving, leadership, communication, and team-development skills; and advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel with proficiency in Word and Outlook. The incumbent must be able to obtain and maintain all Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board licensing required for the position, work varied and irregular hours including nights, weekends, and holidays, travel and participate in training as recommended or required, and work in a smoke or secondary-smoke environment.

Requirements

At least 18 years of age and proof of authorization or eligibility to work in the United States.
High school diploma or equivalent.
Ability to communicate effectively in English, orally and in writing, in a positive and upbeat manner.
Interpersonal skills and focused attention to guest needs to deal effectively with business contacts.
Maintain a professional, neat, and well-groomed appearance in accordance with Wind Creek appearance standards and consistently adhere to Wind Creek customer service standards.
Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field and five years of Director-level experience with responsibility for budgeting, financial planning, forecasting, and fiscal oversight; or seven years of such Director-level experience.
Seven years of experience in an accounting or finance management role.
Knowledge of GAAP, FASB, accrual-based accounting, financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting, internal controls, and financial analysis.
Experience with accounting and financial reporting systems.
Documented written-communication experience, strong English-language skills, report-writing skills, and presentation skills.
Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and proficiency in Microsoft Word and Outlook.
Proficiency and accuracy using a 10-key calculator and efficient use of business software applications.
Strong analytical, problem-solving, leadership, communication, and team-development skills.
Ability to collaborate with operational and executive leadership to achieve business objectives.
Ability and willingness to work varied, odd, and irregular hours, including nights, weekends, and holidays.
Willingness to travel and participate in training as recommended or required.
Ability to obtain and maintain all Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board licensing required for the position.
Willingness and ability to work in a smoke or secondary-smoke environment.

Nice To Haves

Ten years of accrual accounting experience, including knowledge and understanding of Revenue Audit, Cage Operations, Purchasing, Warehouse, Inventory Control, and accounting documentation.
Demonstrated success leading accounting, finance, purchasing, warehouse, inventory control, and revenue audit functions.

Responsibilities

Direct assigned functional areas of the property finance division, including Financial Accounting, Revenue Audit, Cage and Credit Administration including the count room, Payroll, Purchasing, Warehouse, and Inventory Control.
Identify short- and long-range financial and departmental issues and goals, recommend courses of action, and implement approved initiatives.
Maintain internal controls, accounting policies, and procedures to safeguard company assets and ensure compliance with GAAP, company policies, and regulatory requirements.
Ensure compliance with Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board regulations, Internal Controls, accounting requirements, and financial reporting standards.
Support strategic financial programs, including budgeting, forecasting, financial reporting, internal controls, asset conservation, and business performance management.
Participate in annual operating and capital budget processes and work with operational leaders to monitor performance against financial objectives.
Oversee approval and timely processing of revenues, expenditures, account reconciliations, general ledger activity, purchasing transactions, inventory controls, and warehouse operations.
Support procurement initiatives by overseeing purchasing practices, vendor relationships, contract compliance, inventory management, and cost-control efforts.
Evaluate operational initiatives, capital projects, business opportunities, and vendor agreements through financial analysis and business case development.
Communicate and assist operational leaders regarding financial performance, fiscal responsibility, business risks, opportunities, and financial solutions.
Identify and resolve financial and operational issues affecting profitability, compliance, efficiency, or internal controls, and take corrective action when necessary.
Correspond with executive and corporate leadership regarding financial performance, operational issues, recommendations, and solutions.
Recommend and coordinate improvements to financial systems, reporting processes, internal controls, and operating procedures.
Counsel, guide, develop, and instruct direct reports, and identify growth, training, succession, and development opportunities.
Create an environment that promotes teamwork, accountability, guest service excellence, continuous improvement, and alignment with Wind Creek's Purpose and Value System.
Issue complimentary items in accordance with Wind Creek’s Comp Matrix.
Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned.