Director of Finance

Overview

Essential Duties/Responsibilities: Under the Chief Financial Officer, the Director of Finance will provide leadership in the direction, administration and coordination of all finance and accounting activities for the Golden Nugget Casino.  The Director of Finance is accountable and responsible for the overall performance and operation of the Finance Department including Financial Accounting, Revenue Audit, Purchasing, Count Team, Payroll, Financial Analysis and Cage operations.

• Exhibit conduct in accordance with all Gaming Commission Regulations, Federal and State laws and regulations, and Golden Nugget and departmental policies and procedures.
• Consistently deliver positive, courteous and professional guest service in all interactions with guests, visitors, vendors and fellow employees.
• Create, develop and implement an effective strategy of financial organization for the property, working with the VP of Finance, to determine objectives for future growth and expansion.
• Conduct and organize financial analysis on business in order to prepare detailed monthly financial reports as well as periodic reports which summarize and forecast corporate business activity and financial position in areas of income, expenses and earnings based on past, present and expected operations.
• Ensure the quality of management operations in all areas of the Finance Department.
• Ensure the integrity of all financial data produced by the department.
• Recruit, select, train, coach, counsel, recognize and retain direct reports who consistently perform actions and behaviors that reinforce excellence in business operations and guest service.
• Maintains a working knowledge of GAAP standards, and ensures the timely completion of financial reports and statements, in accordance with same.
• Work with the VP of Finance, Directors and Managers to develop annual budgets including capital expenditures, revenue, labor control and budget forecasting.
• Reviews daily financial reports to certify accuracy.
• Monitor property cash and credit accounts.
• Monitor and analyze results of financial performance.
• Establishes and implements production standards and goals, as well as departmental policies and procedures, which will enable the Finance Department to function more effectively and efficiently.
• Develop pre- and post-forma analysis of activities, costs and operations to determine success of individual events and promotions and forecast data to determine progress toward stated goals and objectives.
• Stay abreast of current trends and practices within area of responsibility and communicate pertinent information to management, peers, direct reports and employees as appropriate.
• Promote positive public/employee relations at all times.
• Maintain a clean, safe, hazard-free work environment within area of responsibility.
• Safeguard the confidential information of all employee, department and company records.
• Demonstrate a commitment to ensuring responsible gaming and responsible alcohol service by discreetly notifying appropriate management of concerns and observations.
• Ensure prompt and discrete notification to senior management and/or the Ethics Hotline of any observation of illegal acts and/or internal ethics violations.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or Finance is required.
• Five (5) years of accounting/financial management experience in the casino industry is required.
• Advanced degree and/or CPA strongly preferred.

Additional Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Must have solid decision-making, organization, and interpersonal skills.  Excellent verbal communication skills are required.  The ability to thrive in a fast-paced multi-tasking, hands-on environment.  Ability to establish and maintain a positive and professional working relationships with all individuals. Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office including Word, Outlook, Excel and Power Point. Ability to work occasional overtime and irregular hours.

Tipped Position

This position does not earn tips