Drop/Count Team Lead

Owensboro Racing & Gaming; Owensboro (KY); On-site; USD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional gaming company in Owensboro, KY, seeks a Drop/Count Team Lead to oversee the count room team and manage cash handling operations. The ideal candidate will have strong knowledge of gaming operations, excellent leadership skills, and the ability to reconcile large sums of cash accurately. Responsibilities include ensuring compliance with gaming regulations and training team members. This position requires a High School Diploma or GED, with an Associate’s Degree preferred.

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of gaming operations and cash handling.
• Ability to count and reconcile large sums of cash accurately.
• Experience motivating and supervising team members.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and manage the count room team activities.
• Ensure compliance with cash handling policies and gaming regulations.
• Lead team members in counting, sorting, and verifying currency.

Skills

Knowledge of gaming operations

Cash handling

Leadership ability

Strong problem-solving skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Basic computer proficiency

Ability to work under pressure

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Associate’s Degree in Business or Accounting

Tools

Currency counters

Coin sorters

Job description

Title: Drop/Count Team Lead

Requisition ID#: 3772

Location: Owensboro, KY, 42303

Property: Owensboro Racing & Gaming

Churchill Downs Incorporated ("CDI") has been creating extraordinary entertainment experiences for more than 150 years, beginning with one of the most iconic and enduring events in sports and entertainment—the Kentucky Derby. Headquartered in Louisville, KY, CDI blends a rich legacy with a forward‑looking approach to growth through the acquisition, development, and operation of live racing entertainment venues, expansion of online wagering services, and ownership and operation of regional casino gaming properties.

Job Summary

The Count Room Lead is responsible for overseeing and managing the activities of the count room team during the assigned shift. This position ensures the accurate counting, recording, and safeguarding of facility revenue and all related cash transactions. The Count Room Lead maintains compliance with company policies, procedures, and gaming regulations while leading team members, ensuring proper documentation, and preparing deposits for the facility’s financial department.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Supervise and coordinate count room team activities to ensure accurate and efficient counting, recording, and processing of facility revenue.
• Ensure compliance with all policies and procedures related to cash handling, count room operations, and gaming regulations.
• Lead team members in counting, sorting, and verifying currency and coin while ensuring adherence to required procedures.
• Complete and verify all paperwork and documentation related to revenue counts accurately and in a timely manner.
• Perform and verify daily and/or shift-end cash counts for gaming revenue, jackpots, and drop boxes.
• Prepare and verify daily deposit slips and ensure funds are securely transferred to the vault or designated financial department.
• Maintain logs for all cash-related activities, including discrepancies, drop box contents, and security concerns.
• Identify and report discrepancies, shortages, or suspicious activity to the Count Room Supervisor and Sr. Finance Director.
• Ensure count room security procedures, including surveillance monitoring, are strictly followed.
• Conduct regular audits of count room equipment and security systems to ensure operational readiness.
• Communicate effectively with accounting, surveillance, security, and other departments regarding operational issues or discrepancies.
• Provide training, coaching, and support to Count Room Attendants while promoting teamwork and compliance.
• Assist in preparing management reports related to daily revenues, cash handling, and operational issues.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Required Skills And Abilities

• Strong knowledge of gaming operations, cash handling, and drop box procedures.
• Ability to count and reconcile large sums of cash accurately.
• Familiarity with count room equipment such as currency counters, coin sorters, and related tools.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Leadership ability with experience motivating, supervising, and training team members.
• Excellent problem‑solving skills with the ability to resolve discrepancies efficiently.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to multitask and perform effectively in a fast‑paced environment.
• Ability to handle confidential information with integrity and discretion.
• Basic computer proficiency, including spreadsheets, data entry, and reporting software.
• Ability to maintain accurate records and logs.
• Ability to work under pressure in a high‑stakes environment.
• Flexibility to adapt quickly to changing priorities and deadlines.

Education And Experience

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Associate’s Degree in Business, Accounting, or related field preferred.
• Minimum of two (2) years of experience in a count room, cash handling, or related supervisory role.
• Knowledge of gaming regulations and cash handling procedures required.
• Previous leadership or supervisory experience preferred.
• Experience using cash‑counting machines or related technology preferred.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a valid Kentucky gaming/racing license.

Physical Requirements & Working Conditions

• Regularly required to stand, speak, hear, use hands, and reach with hands and arms.
• Occasionally required to sit.
• Must occasionally lift and/or move up to ten (10) pounds.
• Specific vision abilities include close vision, distance vision, color vision, depth perception, and peripheral vision.
• Office environment is moderately quiet.
• Casino floor environment may be loud and may include exposure to cigarette smoke.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position.

EEO Statement

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or disability.