Vice President of Finance

ilani; Ridgefield (WA); On-site; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

ilani is seeking a senior financial leader to partner with the CFO and General Manager, directing all property-level financial functions including analytics, budgeting, disbursements, and revenue audit across the Cowlitz gaming facility.

The role supervises multiple directors across accounting, FPA, procurement, and compliance, with responsibility for strategic planning, financial modeling, and capital planning to optimize profitability.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• Nine years of management budgeting/analysis in a casino environment may substitute for a degree.
• Strong interpersonal and written/verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Oversees budgeting, forecasting and analytics including marketing programs, staffing, capital spending.
• Directs financial planning, reporting of P&L results and strategic initiatives.
• Oversees banking functions and loan compliance with CFO.
• Manages shared labor analyses and scheduling to optimize service and profitability.
• Maintains financial statements and strong internal controls with the CFO.

Skills

Leadership

Budgeting

Financial analysis

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Excel

Strategic planning

Education

Bachelor's degree

MBA preferred

Experience in lieu of degree

Tools

Workday

Job description

We are dedicated to hiring outstanding individuals who share in our commitment and passion in serving our guests. Ambition, dedication, attention to detail, and a warm smile are all winning characteristics that lead to the spirit of who we are.

Position Summary:

This position reports directly to the General Manager. A secondary reporting relationship with the CFO is present to support cross-functional work. This position is responsible for working with the CFO to direct property level financial functions including, all analytics, accounting, budgeting, disbursement, revenue audit, shared labor, casino/general cashiering, count room, compliance, credit, and procurement. Analytic responsibilities involve all aspects of the operation as well as strategic planning initiatives. The position manages the day-to-day casino operations and Finance Department supervision. The position may provide services to CEA as detailed and authorized in the Shared Services Agreement.

Supervisory Scope:

This position directly supervises:

• Director of Accounting & Finance
• Director of Financial Planning & Analysis
• Director of Procurement
• Director of Player Services
• Compliance Officer
• Credit & Asset Control Manager
• Workforce Analytics Manager
• Count Room Manager

Primary Duties and Responsibilities:

• Promotes superior guest service.
• Maintains, and perpetuates a positive organizational culture according to the principles of the Spirit of Tâlícn and the Core Values of ilani.
• Oversees and is directly involved in all budgeting, forecasting and analytics including, evaluating, and making recommendations regarding marketing programs, staffing levels, capital spending, and other strategic initiatives
• Directs strategic financial planning efforts and business activity evaluations, i.e., reporting of P&L results on an agreed upon basis.
• Responsible for the compilation of the annual operating budget preparation and for all financial analysis for the Cowlitz gaming facility
• Works closely with the Strategic Marketing department to ensure the operation optimizes the information derived from its databases
• Works with CFO to oversee all operations related to financial planning and analysis including financial modeling, forecasting, and budgeting
• Along with CFO, is responsible for all banking functions and bank loan compliance
• Works with CFO to oversee all labor analyses and ensures the effective use of shared labor and scheduling software to maximize service levels and profitability
• Oversees and performs ad hoc analyses based on operational trends, economic trends, or competitive developments, when necessary
• Works with CFO to oversee all company position requisitions to ensure that they are necessary and justified
• Works with CFO to oversee and ensure financial statements are fair and accurate in all material respects.
• Oversees and works with the CFO to ensure that sound controls and customer service standards are maintained for the Player Services department
• Oversees the activities of the Compliance department inclusive of the Title 31 Compliance Program
• Maintains confidentiality of sensitive information
• Provides financial services to CEA as specified in, and in accordance with, the Shared Services Agreement
• Maintains confidentiality of sensitive information.
• Other duties as assigned.

Secondary Duties and Responsibilities:

• Works with the corporate team on various projects/opportunities
• Enforces the privacy rules pursuant to the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA)
• Serves as a member of a variety of Committees
• Responsible for enforcing corporate governance practices pursuant to the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002
• Knowledge of industry best practices in financial procedures
• Excellent knowledge of budget planning and analysis
• Wide-ranging experience in many casino areas including operations and finance
• Excellent critical thinking skills, particularly for problem solving and trend identification
• Excellent analytical and financial presentation skills
• Objective measurement of individuals, teams, and processes to improve organizational performance
• Effective utilization of performance management and evaluation programs

Training Requirements:

• Proficiency with financial, accounting, reporting, and enterprise business systems with the ability to leverage these platforms to support financial operations, reporting, and business processes
• Knowledge of Workday or like financial software product
• Knowledgeable in planning and analysis processes and procedures
• Knowledgeable in purchase request review and approval process procedure

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Management, or a related field
• In lieu of a degree, nine years of management experience in budgeting and analysis in a high volume, complex casino/hotel environment may be considered
• Must have five years of management experience in budgeting and analysis in a high volume, complex casino/hotel environment
• Must possess excellent interpersonal skills with an ability to foster a supportive and enabling team environment
• Diversified finance or accounting background that encompasses many different areas and knows the financial implications of all operating decisions
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Excellent organizational and multi-tasking skills
• Intermediate knowledge of Word, Excel, and Outlook

Preferred Qualifications:

• Certified Public Accountant and/or Masters of Business Administration preferred

Physical Demands and Work Environment:

• Office work environment
• Must sit in front of a computer screen for extended periods of time
• Must be able to work various shifts and flexible hours
• Must be willing to adhere to company health and safety measures
• Must be willing to work in a smoking environment

*This is not necessarily an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, requirements or working conditions associated with this job. Cowlitz Tribal Gaming Authority reserves the right to amend the above job description whenever necessary.