Vice President Finance

SMGHA Nevada, LLC; United States; On-site; USD 180,000 - 320,000; Full time

Job summary

Palms Casino Resort in Las Vegas seeks a Vice President of Finance to lead the Finance Team and drive strategic financial planning, forecasting and reporting for the property. You will partner with senior leadership to maximize EBITDA, ensure regulatory compliance and align budgeting with operational goals.

This role demands a deep understanding of GAAP, controls, and gaming industry nuances, with a track record of building high‑performing finance teams and delivering measurable financial

Qualifications

• Minimum 15 years in Finance and Accounting, casino industry preferred.
• At least 8 years in supervisory roles.
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance or related field.
• CPA desirable but not required.
• Strong GAAP, budgeting, reporting and audits experience.
• Ability to lead in a multi-cultural environment; gaming experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic financial planning to Senior Leadership for long-term growth.
• Forecast financial trends and analyze operating initiatives.
• Lead company-wide budget planning aligned with property goals.
• Ensure GAAP compliance and regulatory standards.
• Manage month-end close and external audit relationships.
• Develop a high-performing, collaborative finance team.

Skills

Strategic leadership

Financial planning & analysis

GAAP compliance

Team management

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance

Tools

ERP systems (GL)

Job description

Reporting 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.