Finance Director, Gaming & Racing Operations

LOUISIANA DOWNS INVESTMENT COMPANY; Bossier City (LA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Louisiana Downs Casino & Racetrack in Bossier City, LA seeks a Director of Finance to lead financial planning, budgeting, forecasting, and reporting for a gaming property. The role requires strong leadership, analytics, and expertise in racing accounting, regulatory compliance, and internal controls.

The director will coordinate audits, collaborate with executives, and guide the finance team to improve profitability and financial health while ensuring accurate records and compliance with gaming

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• 5–7 years progressive accounting/finance experience with leadership preferred.
• Experience in casino gaming, racetrack operations, hospitality, or regulated industry preferred.
• Knowledge of racing accounting and live racing financial processes preferred.
• GAAP, budgeting, forecasting, and internal controls experience.

Responsibilities

• Oversee all financial operations including accounting, reporting, budgeting, forecasting, and general ledger.
• Prepare monthly financial statements, management reports, variance analyses, and KPIs.
• Develop annual budgets, capex plans, cash flow projections, and forecasts with department heads.
• Ensure regulatory compliance and gaming-related financial controls.
• Manage racing accounting functions: purse accounts, racing commissions, live racing revenue, and meet expenses.
• Coordinate audits, tax reporting, and external/regulatory submissions.
• Lead and mentor Finance Department to ensure accuracy and accountability.

Skills

Leadership

Financial analysis

GAAP knowledge

Strategic planning

Communication

Education

Bachelor's in Accounting

CPA/CMA preferred

Tools

Accounting software

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Louisiana Downs Casino & Racetrack in Bossier City, LA seeks a Director of Finance to lead financial planning, budgeting, forecasting, and reporting for a gaming property. The role requires strong leadership, analytics, and expertise in racing accounting, regulatory compliance, and internal controls.

The director will coordinate audits, collaborate with executives, and guide the finance team to improve profitability and financial health while ensuring accurate records and compliance with gaming