Finance Director

Express Employment Professionals - Cincinnati East; Lewiston (ID); On-site; USD 100,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) employer match

Life insurance

Short-term disability insurance

FSAs

Job summary

Express Employment Professionals - Cincinnati East seeks an experienced Finance Director for casino operations in Lewiston, ID. The role oversees finance, cash cage, and vault with a focus on strong financial controls and regulatory compliance.

The position requires a bachelor's degree in accounting/finance, 3+ years in finance with supervisory experience, and the ability to obtain a Gaming License. Strong leadership and Excel proficiency are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required in accounting or related field.
• Ability to obtain Gaming License and a valid driver’s license.
• At least 3 years of accounting/finance experience and 3 years of supervisory experience.
• Strong knowledge of GAAP, budgeting, and financial reporting.
• Understanding of gaming, Tribal, federal, state, tax, and regulatory requirements.
• Proven leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead the finance department, cash cage, and vault, including staff development and accountability.
• Oversee accounting and financial reporting, including budgets, financial statements, bank reconciliations, payroll-related information, tax reporting, and year-end closing.
• Maintain effective cash management procedures and internal controls to safeguard funds and assets.
• Coordinate financial and vault audits while ensuring compliance with accounting standards and gaming regulations.
• Analyze financial performance, prepare forecasts and cash-flow projections, and identify process improvements.
• Provide financial reports, analysis, and recommendations to executive leadership.
• Collaborate with department managers to support operational goals and financial accountability.

Skills

Leadership

GAAP

Budgeting

Forecasting

Cash management

Internal controls

Regulatory compliance

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance

Tools

Excel

Job description

Finance Director – Casino Operations

Location: Lewiston, ID
Schedule: Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM–4:00 PM
Pay: $100,000–$120,000 annually (negotiable for the right candidate)

We are recruiting an experienced Finance Director for a casino organization. This senior leadership position oversees financial operations across gaming and non-gaming businesses, including the finance team, cash cage, and vault.

We are seeking a finance leader who can manage people, maintain strong financial controls, ensure regulatory compliance, and provide meaningful financial guidance to executive leadership.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the finance department, cash cage, and vault, including staff development, training, and accountability.
• Oversee accounting and financial reporting, including budgets, financial statements, bank reconciliations, payroll-related financial information, tax reporting, and year-end closing.
• Maintain effective cash management procedures and internal controls to safeguard organizational funds and assets.
• Coordinate financial and vault audits while ensuring compliance with applicable accounting standards, gaming regulations, and Tribal, federal, state, and tax requirements.
• Analyze financial performance, prepare forecasts and cash-flow projections, and identify opportunities to improve financial processes.
• Provide financial reports, analysis, and recommendations to executive leadership.
• Collaborate with department managers to support operational goals and financial accountability.

Required Qualifications

The following requirements are non-negotiable:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Business, Public Administration, or Finance.
• Ability to obtain a Gaming License, plus a valid driver’s license and the ability to be insured under the Tribe’s policy.
• At least3 years of accounting or finance experience and 3 years of supervisory experience.

Additional qualifications include:

• Strong knowledge of GAAP, budgeting, financial reporting, forecasting, cash management, audits, and internal controls.
• Understanding of applicable gaming, Tribal, federal, state, tax, and regulatory requirements.
• Ability to analyze financial information, improve financial processes, and present recommendations to leadership.
• Strong leadership, communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel, and the ability to learn organization-specific financial systems.
• Ability to manage confidential information, competing priorities, and deadlines.

Preferred: Experience in gaming, Tribal enterprises, hospitality, government, or multi-entity operations. A master’s degree, CPA, CMA, or other relevant certification is also preferred.

Benefits & Perks

This opportunity offers a comprehensive benefits package, including:

• Medical insurance with two plan options and prescription drug coverage
• Dental insurance with preventive care and coverage for basic and major services
• Vision insurance with annual eye exams and an allowance for glasses or contacts
• 401(k) retirement plan with a 100% employer match on contributions, up to $3,000 per year, subject to vesting requirements
• Employer-paid life and accidental death and dismemberment (AD&D) insurance
• Employer-paid short-term disability insurance
• Optional supplemental life, accident, hospital, and critical illness insurance
• Emergency medical transportation coverage option
• Health Care and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)
• Free, confidential Employee Assistance Program (EAP), including counseling and family support resources
• Employee discounts on travel, entertainment, shopping, restaurants, and more

Benefits are subject to eligibility, enrollment, and plan terms. Eligible new hires’ coverage begins the first day of the month following 60 days of employment.

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