VP of Finance

Cowlitz Indian Tribe • Ridgefield, WA

4d • Onsite

About The Position

This position reports directly to the General Manger. A secondary reporting relationship with the CFO is present to support cross-functional work. This position is responsible for working with the CFO to direct property level financial functions including, all analytics, accounting, budgeting, disbursement, revenue audit, shared labor, casino/general cashiering, count room, compliance, credit, and procurement. Analytic responsibilities involve all aspects of the operation as well as strategic planning initiatives. The position manages the day-to-day casino operations and Finance Department supervision. The position may provide services to CEA as detailed and authorized in the Shared Services Agreement.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Management, or a related field
• In lieu of a degree, nine years of management experience in budgeting and analysis in a high volume, complex casino/hotel environment may be considered
• Must have five years of management experience in budgeting and analysis in a high volume, complex casino/hotel environment
• Must possess excellent interpersonal skills with an ability to foster a supportive and enabling team environment
• Diversified finance or accounting background that encompasses many different areas and knows the financial implications of all operating decisions
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Excellent organizational and multi-tasking skills
• Intermediate knowledge of Word, Excel, and Outlook
• Proficiency with financial, accounting, reporting, and enterprise business systems with the ability to leverage these platforms to support financial operations, reporting, and business processes
• Knowledge of Workday or like financial software product
• Knowledgeable in planning and analysis processes and procedures
• Knowledgeable in purchase request review and approval process procedure

Nice To Haves

• Certified Public Accountant and/or Masters of Business Administration preferred

Responsibilities

• Promotes superior guest service.
• Maintains, and perpetuates a positive organizational culture according to the principles of the Spirit of Tâlícn and the Core Values of ilani.
• Oversees and is directly involved in all budgeting, forecasting and analytics including, evaluating, and making recommendations regarding marketing programs, staffing levels, capital spending, and other strategic initiatives
• Directs strategic financial planning efforts and business activity evaluations, i.e., reporting of P&L results on an agreed upon basis.
• Responsible for the compilation of the annual operating budget preparation and for all financial analysis for the Cowlitz gaming facility
• Works closely with the Strategic Marketing department to ensure the operation optimizes the information derived from its databases
• Works with CFO to oversee all operations related to financial planning and analysis including financial modeling, forecasting, and budgeting
• Along with CFO, is responsible for all banking functions and bank loan compliance
• Works with CFO to oversee all labor analyses and ensures the effective use of shared labor and scheduling software to maximize service levels and profitability
• Oversees and performs ad hoc analyses based on operational trends, economic trends, or competitive developments, when necessary
• Works with CFO to oversee all company position requisitions to ensure that they are necessary and justified
• Works with CFO to oversee and ensure financial statements are fair and accurate in all material respects.
• Oversees and works with the CFO to ensure that sound controls and customer service standards are maintained for the Player Services department
• Oversees the activities of the Compliance department inclusive of the Title 31 Compliance Program
• Maintains confidentiality of sensitive information
• Provides financial services to CEA as specified in, and in accordance with, the Shared Services Agreement
• Maintains confidentiality of sensitive information.
• Other duties as assigned.
• Works with the corporate team on various projects/opportunities
• Enforces the privacy rules pursuant to the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA)
• Serves as a member of a variety of Committees
• Responsible for enforcing corporate governance practices pursuant to the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002

What This Job Offers

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