Vice President Finance

Palms; Las Vegas (NV); On-site; USD 180,000 - 320,000; Full time

Job summary

Palms Casino Resort seeks a Vice President of Finance to lead the Finance Team, guiding financial planning, forecasting, accounting, and cage operations with strong compliance focus. The role emphasizes strategic growth and EBITDA optimization through data-driven analyses and cross-functional collaboration.

The position requires extensive finance leadership in a casino setting, with governance over budgeting, audits, and internal controls. On-site leadership is expected at Palms Las Vegas.

Qualifications

• Minimum 15 years in Finance and Accounting, casino experience preferred.
• Minimum 8 years of supervisory experience.
• CPA desirable but not required.
• Strong GAAP, budgeting, reporting and audits foundation.
• Ability to present to leadership and regulatory bodies.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic financial planning to senior leadership for long-term growth and EBITDA maximization.
• Forecast financial trends, ROI analyses, and post-initiative analyses using data analytics.
• Lead company-wide operating and capital budgeting aligned with strategy.
• Assess spending, identify cost-reduction opportunities, and implement actions.
• Ensure GAAP compliance and adherence to MICS.
• Manage month-end close and coordination with Shared Services and auditors.
• Drive process improvements and finance team performance.

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics or related field

Job description

Vice President Finance### Vice President FinanceApply: Las Vegas, NV: Full time: Posted 3 Days Ago: R0017785Reporting to the General Manager, the Vice President of Finance leads the Finance Team. As the leader of these groups, the position encompasses various aspects of finance including financial planning and analysis, forecasting, accounting, logistics, workforce planning, and cage operations with a focus on providing accurate and timely results, and ensuring compliance with laws and regulations. This critical role provides leadership and inspiration to develop strategic goals to ensure financial goals are attained or exceeded.**Essential Functions & Responsibilities:*** Provides strategic financial planning advice to Senior Leadership for long-term growth and maximization of EBITDA.* Uses data analytics to strategically forecast financial trends produce ROIs and post analysis of operating initiatives.* Analyzes and interprets financial data and reports the information to senior leaders.* Leads company-wide operating and capital budget plan and aligns with property organizational strategy and goals.* Assesses company spending, identifies opportunities to reduce costs and collaborates with key stakeholders to ensure appropriate actions are taken.* Ensures compliance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and Nevada Minimum Control Standards (MICS).* Manages month end closing process and collaborates with Shared Services.* Manages relationships with external auditors.* Leads enhancements throughout the property to improve processes, drive efficiencies and create measurable financial returns.* Leads a high-performing team, fostering a culture of collaboration, continuous improvement, financial excellence and a culture of compliance.* Performs other duties and projects, as requested. **Required Qualifications:*** A minimum of 15 years of experience in Finance and Accounting with experience in the Casino industry, preferred.* A minimum of 8 years supervisory experience is required.* A Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics or a related field is required.* Equivalent combination of education and progressive, relevant and direct experience may be considered in lieu of minimum educational/experience requirements indicated above.* A Certified Public Accountant (CPA) license is desirable, but not required.* Encompasses a very strong foundation of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), budgeting, reporting and financial audits.* Must be culturally competent and effective in a multi-cultural environment.* Experience with analytics in a Gaming, Hospitality or Retail environment is strongly preferred.* Must be proficient at presenting information and responding to questions and/or concerns from leadership, team members, customers, public groups, and/or regulatory agencies.* Strong leadership and people management skills required with good motivational and collaboration emphasis; communicates change effectively, overcomes resistance and builds commitment.* Demonstrated experience developing department goals and action plans in accordance with property and overall company goals.* Makes hiring decisions and designs individual development plans with succession planning in mind for all key roles.* Obtain and maintain a Nevada Gaming Registration. **Physical Demands & Work Environment:*** Work is performed in a casino indoor setting.* Must be tolerant to varying conditions of noise level, temperature, illumination, and air quality.* May be exposed to smoke.* The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to loud.* Constant contact with board members, executives, department management, employees, and guests.* Prolonged sitting or standing and mobility.* Balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, reaching, pushing, pulling, lifting, grasping, talking, hearing, repetitive motions Lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects and/or move up to 50 pounds occasionally.* Eye/hand coordination.* Use of standard office equipment.* Ability to distinguish letters, numbers, and symbols.**Equal Opportunity Employer:** Palms Casino Resort provides equal employment opportunities to all team members and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. Palms Casino Resort, its affiliates and subsidiaries, will make reasonable accommodations in compliance with applicable law. We are committed to creating a work environment where the growth and well-being of our team members is the top priority. Join our team today!At Palms Casino Resort and Palms Place, we believe our Team Members are the heart of our success. Every role plays a role in creating unforgettable experiences for our guests. We provide competitive pay, benefits, and programs that help you learn and grow. Guided by our values: Integrity, Humility, Unity, Respect, and Excellence, we are committed to a workplace where your well-being and career development come first.Join our team and be part of something special!