VP of Finance

Cowlitz Indian Tribe•Ridgefield, WA

5d•Onsite

About The Position

This position reports directly to the General Manager, with a secondary reporting relationship to the CFO. The VP of Finance is responsible for directing property-level financial functions, including analytics, accounting, budgeting, disbursement, revenue audit, shared labor, casino/general cashiering, count room, compliance, credit, and procurement. This role involves strategic planning initiatives and managing the day-to-day casino operations and Finance Department supervision. The position may also provide services to CEA as detailed 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.