Director of Finance

The Mint Gaming Hall Kentucky Downs; Franklin (KY); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

The Mint Gaming Hall Kentucky Downs invites applications for a seasoned Property Director of Finance to lead the on-site Finance and Accounting team, reporting to the Vice President of Accounting. The role oversees budgeting, controls, and timely financial reporting.

You will build and maintain internal controls, ensure regulatory compliance, supervise monthly statements, and support purchasing, staff development, and cross-functional leadership across property operations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, Finance, or management required.
• CPA credential preferred.
• Minimum of 5-7 years of public accounting experience.
• Experience in Tax accounting and knowledge of IRS regulations.
• Must pass all required pre-screening and background checks.
• Internal candidates must meet Transfer and Promotion policy eligibility.

Responsibilities

• Assist in preparing, monitoring, and adhering to budgets and ensuring compliance with budget initiatives.
• Report budget concerns or deviations to property leadership.
• Develop, maintain, and document the accounting system of internal control.
• Plan, coordinate, and execute an efficient accounting and financial reporting system.
• Ensure regulatory compliance related to the accounting system of internal controls.
• Create and maintain internal reporting for management analysis and decision making.
• Propose and implement more efficient operating plans to leadership.
• Oversee annual budget and capital plan, including variances reporting.
• Develop and maintain a qualified staff capable of corporate financial reporting and internal controls.
• Prepare monthly internal financial statements.
• Support purchasing ensuring policy, approval limits, and internal controls are followed.
• Ensure legal and regulatory compliance.
• Provide financial analysis to Leadership and Management upon request.
• Direct Finance and Accounting staff for Kentucky properties.
• Demonstrate leadership and BIG Service standards.

Skills

Leadership

Budgeting

Internal controls

Regulatory compliance

Financial reporting

Team development

Vendor relations

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting, Finance, or management

CPA credential preferred

Job description

JOB SUMMARY:

The Property Director of Finance provides leadership and oversight for the Kentucky on-site operations and Finance and Accounting team, in alignment with the direction of the Vice President of Accounting. This role is responsible for developing, implementing, and monitoring effective financial controls that safeguard Company assets, support regulatory compliance, and ensure the timely and accurate reporting of financial results.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Responsible for assisting in preparing, monitoring, and adhering to budgets and ensuring compliance with departmental budget initiatives.
• Immediately reports budget concerns or deviations to property Leadership.
• Responsible for the development, maintenance, and documentation of the accounting system of internal control.
• Plans, coordinates, and executes an efficient accounting and financial reporting system which provides data as directed by property Leadership.
• Responsible for all regulatory compliance related to accounting system of internal controls as required by other agencies and governing bodies.
• Creates and maintains regularly scheduled internal reporting process to be used by property Management for the purpose of analyzing results of operations and making business and operating decisions.
• Brings plans for operating more efficiently to the attention of property Leadership and assists in developing and implementing new processes.
• Responsible for the annual budget and capital plan, inclusive of planning, executing, and reporting on the variances from actual operating results.
• Responsible for developing and maintaining a qualified staff that has the capabilities of executing the required actions necessary for complying with all financial reporting, internal controls and policies and procedures set forth by the property and company.
• Prepares monthly internal financial statements.
• Supports the property's purchasing function, making sure all purchases follow company policy, approval limits, and internal controls.
• Ensures the Company complies with all legal and regulatory requirements.
• Prepares and provides financial analysis for the Leadership and Management Teams upon request and as needed.
• Directs Finance and Accounting staff for Kentucky properties.
• Drives culture by consistently demonstrating leadership, a positive attitude, and BIG Service standards.
• Develops and maintains professional, trusting, and positive working relationships with managers, supervisors, staff, coworkers, guest, and vendors.
• Maintain regular attendance at scheduled shift and staff meetings.
• Maintain professionalism and a friendly and approachable demeanor throughout the workday.
• Assist with training/mentoring of new team members.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, Finance, or management required. CPA credential is preferred.
• Minimum of 5-7 years of public accounting experience.
• Experience in Tax accounting and knowledge of IRS regulations.
• Must pass all required pre-screening and background checks.
• Internal candidates must meet the eligibility requirements as provided in the Transfer and Promotion policy.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a valid Kentucky gaming/racing license.

The Mint Gaming Hall an equal opportunity employer (EOE). Qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, disability, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by state or federal law