Senior Director, Finance

Churchill Downs Incorporated•Owensboro, KY

About The Position

With two unique properties to choose from, Owensboro Racing & Gaming and Ellis Park Racing & Gaming is your heart pounding headquarters for live thoroughbred horse racing, 900 historical racing games, race and sports books, restaurants, bars and more! Ellis Park and Owensboro Racing & Gaming are conveniently located just 40 minutes apart and are your exhilarating destinations for pure racing and gaming entertainment. JOB SUMMARYThe Senior Director of Finance – Owensboro Racing & Gaming and Ellis Park Racing & Gaming leads all financial activity at Owensboro Racing & Gaming and Ellis Park Racing & Gaming, including accounting, financial analysis, cash operations, revenue audit, purchasing, and compliance. This role manages the timely preparation and analysis of the financial results and establishes and maintains the necessary internal controls required to safeguard the property’s assets to ensure integrity and compliance with gaming and other state and federal regulations. This role ensures that the financial results reflect established accounting and financial standards. This role is responsible for working with the property leaders to manage maintenance and project capital and to obtain approvals, as necessary. This role is responsible for providing financial analysis and decision support to the property leadership team and corporate financial planning and analysis, as needed, and for developing financial forecasts and actions to achieve the forecasts with the property leadership team. Lead all financial activities for Owensboro Racing & Gaming and Ellis Park Racing & Gaming, including accounting, financial planning and analysis, revenue audit, and customer service operations.

Requirements

Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP and general ledger accounting.
Excellent analytical, financial modeling, problem-solving, and strategic thinking skills.
Strong leadership and management abilities, with a track record of successfully leading diverse teams.
Strong interpersonal skills, including the ability to interact effectively with senior and executive management required.
Excellent verbal and written communication, including presentation, skills.
Strong work ethic and ability to cultivate productive relationships across the organization.
Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite products (Excel, PowerPoint, Access, Word) and financial reporting systems (SAP and/or JD Edwards).
Available to work when needed, including weekends, holidays, and nights.
Must be able to obtain and maintain a valid racing license.
Willingness and ability to pass suitability requirements of a gaming licensing body, including submission of detailed background and financial data.
Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or a related field required.
Minimum of 8 years of experience in accounting, financial reporting, and analysis, and at least 3 years of experience managing a financial department.
Experience leading and managing a team with a track record of success.
Extensive experience in financial accounting, treasury management, budgeting, and cost accounting.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree and/or CPA preferred.
Experience in gaming financial analysis and accounting and casino operations preferred.
Guest service experience preferred

Responsibilities

Supervise and direct the day-to-day operations of assigned managers and supervisors within the finance and operations teams.
Provide guidance, counseling, and training to ensure team members perform their duties effectively and efficiently and meet compliance and reporting expectations
Serves as a leader for team members while fostering teamwork, positive morale, motivation, and open communication.
Maintains interpersonal working relationships among employees and the public
Foster a collaborative and high-performing team environment by setting clear expectations and providing ongoing support for team members.
Provide real-time feedback, conduct regular check-ins, and implement plans to continuously enhance team capabilities.
Lead the development of operational and financial analytics and models for long-term financial forecasting.
Lead monthly analysis of actual financial results and the development of monthly forecast updates.
Develop the annual operating plan.
Develop capital forecasts and implement plans to achieve efficient and effective capital spending.
Provide financial modeling and analysis for capital management, pricing, sponsorships, and vendor-related activities.
Work with CDI Corporate Finance and property leaders to identify opportunities for cost reductions and process improvements.
Oversee accounting, financial reporting, and purchasing processes for Owensboro Racing & Gaming and Ellis Park Racing & Gaming.
Ensure the team is utilizing current accounting standards, tools, and technologies to improve efficiency and timeliness in financial analysis.
Develop, implement, and monitor controls over accounting, treasury, and cash-related processes.
Oversee high-volume cash management logistics and ensure proper controls are in place.
Manage external and internal audits to ensure financial accuracy and compliance.
Maintain a thorough understanding of state and local regulatory requirements relevant to areas of responsibility and collaborate with regulatory authorities to address compliance, tax calculations, control measures, and other operational concerns.
Collaborate with CDI Corporate Purchasing team to optimize procurement efficiencies and leverage volume discounts.
Refine financial and operating statistics to drive consistent performance and accountability across operational departments.
Review departmental financial statements with operational leaders to identify inefficiencies, concerns, and performance enhancements.
Work with the General Manager and leadership team to drive continuous operational improvements and ensure consistent performance.
Available to work when needed, including weekends, holidays, and nights.
Performs other duties as assigned