Director of Finance

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Finance Director, under the direction of the General Manager, is responsible for overseeing the Finance Department, preparing budgets and financial reports, setting financial goals and objectives, and recommending accountability systems. 

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Responsible for overall management of Revenue Audit, Financial Accounting and Reporting, Purchasing, Cashiering and Count Room Operations
• Oversees all financial functions to include, but not limited to: Budgets, Capital Expenditures, Financial report compilation and generation, Tax Reporting, Payroll, Financial Analysis, and AR/AP.
• Manages and directs the financial activities within the property including Payroll, GL, Disbursements, and Receipts.
• Ensures the quality of management processes and operations in all areas of the Finance department(s).
• Coordinates and prepares detailed monthly financial reports.
• Coordinates the month end close process. Provides oversight and direction for the property's month end close process.
• Key member of the property executive team and is involved in the development and execution of key operating strategies.
• Responsible for the preparation of the property's annual budgets, internal management reports and other financial analyses.
• Oversees internal and external audits, state and local tax audits and reviews conducted by gaming regulators.
• Oversee the development and maintenance of the property's internal controls over the finance and accounting areas in accordance with local gaming regulations, internal company policies.
• Complies with the Cahuilla Casino Hotel policy and standard operating procedures.
• Performs other duties as assigned or requested.

QUALIFICATIONS: 

• 5-10 years of financial management experience.
• Bachelor's Degree in accounting or related field. CPA preferred.
• Extensive knowledge in budgeting, forecasting and financial analysis.
• Thorough knowledge of financial and accounting practices and familiarity with GAAP.
• Must be able to effectively represent the gaming enterprise in a public venue.
• Must be able to review, evaluate, and recommend changes in management policies, operating systems, sales and plan development. 
• Must possess the ability to interact with the public, fellow employees, tribal enterprises, county and state agencies. 
• Must pass an extensive background security check. 
• Must be able to obtain and keep a California Drivers license. 
• Able to obtain and retain gaming license through the Cahuilla Tribal Gaming Agency.
• Ability to assign responsibilities and coordinate activities to meet objectives in an efficient and timely manner. 
• Ability to inform and communicate orally and in writing in diverse and challenging situations in order to address problems and relate established goals and objectives. 

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS/WORKING CONDITIONS:

• The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of their job.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to walk, sit, use hands to feel or handle, reach with hands and arms, climb or balance, stoop or bend, and speak and hear. Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
• While performing the essential functions of this position, the employee is exposed to outdoor weather conditions and required to move about the Casino floor and be exposed to a non-smoke free environment.
• Cahuilla Casino Hotel is committed to a drug and alcohol free workplace. Any job offer is conditional upon successfully passing a pre-employment drug test and must qualify for a Cahuilla Gaming License.

NOTE

This description incorporates the most typical duties performed. It is recognized that other duties not specifically mentioned may also be performed. The inclusion of these duties will not alter the overall evaluation of the position.