Director of Finance - Gaming

The Director of Finance, Gaming oversees the operational accounting functions and ensures that accurate financial information is provided to senior management for decision-making purposes for gaming operations. Responsibilities include revenue reconciliations, audit, Nevada gross gaming revenue tax filings and federal reporting, and compliance with Palms policies and procedures, Minimum Internal Control Standards, and all other regulatory requirements. The ideal candidate is a highly motivated, detail oriented self starter who holds all work to the highest standards. Collaboration, organization, and time management skills are key to success in this position.

Core Job Responsibilities:

• Oversees the casino revenue accounting function, policies, procedures, and auditing functions.
• Ensures compliance with all federal regulatory requirements, including Title 31 and tax reporting (W2G, CTR, and Form 8300)
• Prepares and reviews daily and monthly gaming revenue audit reports for accuracy
• Reviews monthly financial statements and compiles review comments for follow-up
• Ensures compliance with Nevada Minimum Internal Control Standards (MICS), the written Internal Control System, Regulation 6A, Bank Secrecy Act, and all other regulatory reporting requirements
• Reviews operational results for inconsistencies and communicates recommended improvements
• Ensures the timely and accurate monthly and annual closing of the general ledger
• Reviews monthly operating expenses and performs variance analysis to ensure departments are adhering to their budgets
• Reviews and enforces internal accounting controls to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements
• Facilitates external and internal audits
• Oversees the preparation of performance reports for leadership including revenue and compliance reports for all gaming areas.
• Maintains the Internal Control System, updating routinely to reflect changes as they occur.
• Evaluates and analyzes revenue data and reconciles cash discrepancies by researching and correcting variance problems
• Oversees accounting for player loyalty programs, complimentaries, and progressive jackpot liabilities.
• Assists in the selection and implementation of new or upgraded accounting and gaming related software.
• Participates in hiring, training, and performance evaluation of the revenue audit team, and designs individual development plans with succession planning in mind for all key roles in casino accounting.
• Develops department goals and action plans in accordance with property and overall company goals.
• Consistent and regular attendance is an essential function of this job.
• Performs other job duties as requested.

 Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance or similar field of study preferred.

• Certified Public Accountants (CPA) license preferred.

• Minimum of 10 years’ experience in Audit, Accounting, Fraud, Risk, Compliance, or other professional investigative or risk-based experience is required, including  5 years in a supervisory role in gaming accounting.

• Intermediate knowledge of Title 31 Bank Secrecy Act Regulations required.

• Advanced knowledge of accounting software, database software and casino operating systems (such as Konomi, Synkros, Infor Cloud Suite (FSM) preferred.

• Proven track record of setting and achieving department goals in alignment with property and company goals.

• Excellent verbal, written and executive level presentation skills.

• Advanced Excel skills and strong working knowledge of other Microsoft Office products.

• Must be able to obtain and maintain a Nevada Gaming Control Board gaming licensure.

 Physical Demands:

• Work is performed in a climate-controlled office setting.
• Must be able to work varied shifts, including nights, weekends and holidays.
• Must be able to work in a fast-paced, high-demand environment.
• Strength sufficient to exert up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects and/or move up to 40 pounds occasionally.  
• Sedentary work: involves sitting most of the time.  Constantly operates a computer and other office productivity machinery, such as a calculator, copy machine, and computer printer.
• Physical activities that apply to the essential functions of the position are balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, reaching, pushing, pulling, lifting, grasping, talking, hearing, and repetitive motions.
• Hearing sufficient to hear conversational levels in person, via videoconference and over the telephone.
• Speech sufficient to make oneself heard and understood in person, in front of groups, in meetings, via videoconference and over the telephone.
• Visual acuity that meets the requirements of the position: The worker is required to have close visual acuity to perform an activity such as preparing and analyzing data and figures; transcribing; viewing a computer terminal; expansive reading and visual inspection of employees, visitors, or facility.
• Mobility sufficient to safely move in an office environment, walk, stoop, bend and kneel, and enter, exit, and operate a motor vehicle during travel to promotional events, meetings, conferences, trade shows and San Manuel properties.
• Endurance sufficient to sit, walk and stand for extended periods, and maintain efficiency throughout the entire work shift and during extended work hours.
• May be exposed to fumes or airborne particles including secondhand smoke.

 Equal Opportunity Employer:

Palms provides equal employment opportunities to all employees 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, its affiliates and subsidiaries will make reasonable accommodations in compliance with applicable law.

We are committed to making a work environment where the growth and well-being of our team members is the top priority. Join our team today!