Director, Finance

Hard Rock Casino Tejon; Mettler (CA); On-site; USD 140,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

Hard Rock Casino Tejon seeks a Director of Finance to lead financial operations, reporting, budgeting, and controls. You will partner with executives to maximize performance, safeguard assets, and ensure regulatory compliance within tribal gaming standards.

The role emphasizes strong GAAP knowledge, governance of gaming revenues, and coordination of audits in a fast-paced casino environment. A senior finance professional will guide the team and drive strategic financial decisions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, business administration, or related field.
• Minimum 8 years progressive accounting/finance experience, with 5+ in leadership.
• Casino gaming/tribal hospitality finance experience preferred.
• CPA/CMA/MBA or equivalent preferred.
• Strong GAAP knowledge and governmental accounting familiarity.

Responsibilities

• Lead Finance operations and set performance expectations.
• Oversee month, quarter, and year-end closes and reporting.
• Ensure GAAP, GASB, and regulatory compliance within tribal gaming context.
• Manage accounting for gaming and non-gaming revenues.
• Coordinate audits and remediation of findings.
• Lead budget, forecasts, and cash flow planning.
• Maintain internal controls and safeguard assets.

Skills

GAAP knowledge

Financial leadership

Budgeting & forecasting

Internal controls

Financial reporting

Regulatory compliance

Education

Bachelor’s degree in accounting/finance/business

Tools

Excel

ERP/BI systems

Job description

Our team members are the key to our company’s success, and their health and well-being, as well as that of their families, is very important to us. We offer a comprehensive benefits package that allows our team members stay healthy, plan for their future and maintain a healthy work-life balance. Benefits may vary with employment status. To see our fill list of Team Member Benefits please visit our career site: https://www.gotoworkhappy.com/benefits

Job Description

The Director of Finance provides leadership and oversight of the property’s financial operations, financial reporting, internal controls, budgeting, forecasting, cash management, and gaming and non-gaming accounting functions. As a strategic business partner, the Director works closely with executive leadership and operating departments to maximize financial performance, safeguard assets, maintain regulatory compliance, and ensure the integrity of the property’s financial records.

Essential Functions

• Lead, direct, and manage Finance operations, establishing performance expectations and holding team members accountable for results, deadlines, and service standards.
• Oversee the monthly, quarterly, and annual financial close and ensure accurate and timely preparation of financial statements, balance sheets, cash flow reporting, forecasts, and management reporting.
• Strong knowledge of U.S. Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and applicable Governmental Accounting Standards Board (GASB) pronouncements, with the ability to apply governmental and enterprise accounting principles within a tribal gaming environment.
• Maintain compliance with property accounting policies, internal controls, and applicable governmental and gaming regulatory requirements.
• Oversee the accounting and reconciliation of gaming and non-gaming revenue, including slots, table games, hotel, food and beverage, retail, entertainment, and other property operations.
• Provide financial oversight of revenue audit, accounts payable, accounts receivable, credit, payroll, purchasing and receiving, cash handling, and cage/count operations, as applicable.
• Maintain a strong system of internal controls to safeguard property assets, ensure transaction integrity, maintain appropriate segregation of duties, and mitigate financial and operational risk.
• Ensure compliance with applicable Tribal Gaming Ordinances, Tribal-State Gaming Compact requirements, Gaming Commission regulations, NIGC requirements, and Minimum Internal Control Standards, as applicable.
• Maintain appropriate knowledge of Title 31/Bank Secrecy Act and Anti-Money Laundering requirements applicable to casino operations and support property compliance efforts.
• Coordinate and support internal, external, regulatory, financial, and other audits and ensure timely remediation of audit findings.
• Lead monthly P&L reviews, forecasting, and financial performance meetings with property leadership.
• Analyze revenues, expenses, labor, operating trends, gaming performance, and key performance indicators to identify opportunities and provide actionable recommendations to management.
• Lead the annual operating budget, capital plan, financial forecasts, and cash flow planning.
• Monitor operating results against budget and forecast and work with department leaders to develop appropriate strategies and corrective actions.
• Oversee capital expenditure controls, fixed asset accounting, project expenditures, commitments, and capitalization.
• Assist the Chief Financial Officer with credit agreement requirements, financial covenant calculations, lender reporting, cash management, and other financing obligations, as applicable.
• Ensure appropriate reconciliation and financial integrity between gaming systems, hotel systems, point-of-sale systems, payroll systems, subsidiary systems, and the general ledger.
• Partner with Information Technology to maintain appropriate financial system controls, user access, data integrity, and segregation of duties.
• Review contracts and financial commitments and ensure compliance with established approval and authorization requirements.
• Maintain effective relationships with executive leadership, Tribal leadership/ownership, Gaming Commission representatives, auditors, financial institutions, vendors, and Hard Rock corporate personnel.
• Recruit, develop, coach, and retain high-performing Finance team members and provide opportunities for professional growth.
• Foster a positive, professional work environment that promotes teamwork, accountability, ethical conduct, and employee engagement.
• Maintain strict confidentiality of guest, employee, gaming, financial, and company information.
• Actively participate in required management and operational meetings.
• Maintain knowledge of Hard Rock brand programs, service expectations, and applicable standards.
• Perform all duties ethically and in accordance with property policies, management agreements, applicable laws, regulations, and regulatory requirements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, business administration, or related field required.
• Minimum 8 years of progressive accounting or finance experience, including at least 5 years in a financial leadership role.
• Casino gaming finance or accounting experience required; integrated resort, tribal gaming, or complex hospitality experience preferred.
• CPA, CMA, MBA, or other relevant professional credential preferred.
• Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP) and applicable Governmental Accounting Standards Board (GASB) pronouncements, financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting, internal controls, cash management, and financial analysis.
• Knowledge of casino accounting and controls, including gaming revenue, revenue audit, cage/count operations, jackpots, promotional activity, and gaming reconciliations.
• Knowledge of Title 31/BSA, Anti-Money Laundering requirements, Tribal Gaming Commission regulations, NIGC requirements, Tribal-State Gaming Compacts, and gaming internal control standards preferred.
• Experience supporting financial, internal, external, and regulatory audits.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to interpret complex financial and operational information and communicate recommendations effectively.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and financial/accounting systems; experience with casino, hospitality, ERP, and business intelligence systems preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to lead, coach, and develop employees while maintaining high standards of accountability and performance.
• Excellent written, verbal, presentation, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and perform effectively in a fast-paced, 24/7 casino resort environment.
• Demonstrated commitment to the highest standards of integrity, ethics, confidentiality, and fiduciary responsibility.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain all required gaming licenses, registrations, or suitability determinations.
• Must successfully complete all required regulatory, compliance, Title 31/BSA, information security, and property-specific training.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule based on business needs, including month-end/year-end close, audits, major events, and other critical operating periods.