Casino Finance Director

Growing organization with stable work flow and opportunity for growth.

Job Details:

We are seeking a dynamic and skilled Permanent Director of Finance to join our growing team in the gaming industry. As a key member of the executive management team, the Director of Finance will assume a strategic role in the overall financial management of the company. The successful candidate will be responsible for planning, implementing, managing, and controlling all financial-related activities of the company, including the development of financial and operational strategies. This role provides an exciting opportunity to contribute to the overall strategic direction of the company and offers a platform for significant career progression.

Responsibilities:

• Oversee and lead annual budgeting and planning process, administer and review all financial plans and budgets, monitor progress and changes, and keep the senior leadership team abreast of the organization’s financial status.
• Analyze and present financial reports in an accurate and timely manner; clearly communicate monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements; collate financial reporting materials for all donor segments, and oversee all financial, project/program, and grants accounting.
• Coordinate and lead the annual audit process, liaise with external auditors and the finance committee of the board of directors; assess any changes necessary.
• Oversee and lead annual budgeting and planning process in conjunction with the ED; administer and review all financial plans and budgets; monitor progress and changes and keep senior leadership team abreast of the organization’s financial status.
• Manage organizational cash flow and forecasting. Implement a robust contracts management and financial management/reporting system; ensure that the contract billing and collection schedule is adhered to and that financial data and cash flow are steady and support operational requirements.
• Update and implement all necessary business policies and accounting practices; improve the finance department’s overall policy and procedure manual.
• Effectively communicate and present the critical financial matters to the board of directors.

Qualifications:

• A minimum of a BS; a CPA and/or MBA would be a plus.
• MUST have Casino/gaming experience
• At least 5 years of overall professional experience; ideally 6+ years of broad financial and operations management experience.
• The ideal candidate has experience of final responsibility for the quality and content of all financial data, reporting, and audit coordination for either a division or significant program area, and has preferably overseen a human resources function previously.
• Ability to translate financial concepts to – and to effectively collaborate with -- programmatic and fundraising colleagues who do not necessarily have finance backgrounds.
• Technology savvy with experience selecting and overseeing software installations and managing relationships with software vendors; advanced knowledge of accounting and reporting software.
• A successful track record in setting priorities; keen analytic, organization, and problem-solving skills which support and enable sound decision making.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills with an ability to prioritize, negotiate, and work with a variety of internal and external stakeholders.
• A multitasker with the ability to wear many hats in a fast-paced environment.
• Personal qualities of integrity, credibility, and dedication to the mission of the company.