Chief Financial Officer

SUMMARY: 

Under direction of the General Manager, exercises management responsibility for all activities of the Finance Department, including oversight of revenue audit, financial accounting and reporting, purchasing, cashiering, shipping & receiving, and benefits audit. Manages and oversees the Accounting and Audit Staff, Shipping and Receiving, and part of the Cage.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Responsible for the Bluewater Resort and Casino’s overall operating and capital budgets. 
• Establishes accounting policies, procedures, controls and reporting systems in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles. 
• Responsible for the overall integrity and accuracy of the accounting system. 
• Ensures that all financial accounting systems are accurate, efficient and in accordance with professional accounting practices. 
• The Chief Financial Officer may be delegated in the absence of the General Manager, as assigned.
• Manages the accounting/audit staff, shipping & receiving, and oversees the cage. 
• Development and maintenance of all accounting policies and procedures,
• Ensures the accuracy and integrity of all financial transactions including the procurement of goods and services.
• Responsible for the timely and accurate financial reporting based on generally accepted accounting principles, responsible for the safety and security of all casino and resort financial records in keeping with all applicable regulations.
• Reviews departmental reports, addressing potential conflicts and/or misinformation. 
• Ensures a maximum level of company-wide service and satisfaction, in the financial aspect of the business, are achieved and maintained. 
• Prepares and presents reports as required by the company and various regulatory agencies, monitors and assesses cash flow.
• Ensures the integrity of all financial data produced by the department, participates in monthly financial statement review, managerial meetings, write-off meetings, and internal control updates.
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• Organizes adequate staffing levels in the department by interviewing, selecting, training, scheduling, evaluating, promoting, disciplining and terminating employees as needed. 
• Maintains effective communication with all organizational departments and company offices. 
• Assist in managing the relationship with internal and external auditors, consultants, federal regulatory agencies, suppliers and other entities necessary for business functions. 
• Ability to work flexible hours, shifts, or days as determined by business demands.
• Ensures casino’s compliance with provisions of the State Compact, IGRA, NIGC, Tribal Ordinances, Gaming Agency regulations, cash transaction reporting, and IRS withholding & reporting requirements.
• Maintain compliance and always adhere with all applicable laws, gaming regulations, internal controls, Employee Handbook, and policies and procedures.
• Complies with Bluewater Resort & Casino rules and regulations and ensures that all employees are in compliance, and complies with Federal, State and Tribal laws. 
• Ensure compliance with company and OSHA safety standards. 
• All other duties as assigned (job description permitting), or as approved by Tribal Gaming Agency.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.  All Employees must be knowledgeable to all Company policies and procedures, including fire and safety regulations.

• Adequate knowledge of financial operations and budget concepts. 
• Proven knowledge of accounting principles, practices, standards, laws and regulations. 
• Extensive hands-on knowledge and operational manners.
• Exceptional familiarity with MS Office with advanced Excel skills, accounting software, and databases. 
• Strong project management skills. 
• Remarkable skills in organizing budgets, statements of finances, payroll and expenditures. 
• Ten key by touch required. 
• Ability to multi-task, work under pressure and meet deadlines required. 
• Must maintain a team oriented environment, encourage a strong work ethic and be committed to improving operations.  ​​​​​​​

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QUALIFICATIONS & REQUIREMENTS:

• BA/BS Degree in Accounting, Finance, or related area from a four-year accredited university. 
• Ten (10) years’ experience in a Gaming industry environment essential.  CPA preferred. 
• Must possess excellent communication, organizational, written, and analytical skills. 
• Minimum ten (10) years’ experience with casino or hotel financial reporting, cost benefit analysis and financial statement interpretation preferred. 

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to sit; is occasionally required to stand; walk and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
• The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to ten (10) pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to twenty-five (25) pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

• Indoor office environment. 
• The noise level in the work environment is generally quiet to moderate and may become excessively noisy at times.  
• Will have contact with employees, external agencies and the public.

ACCESSIBILITY:

• Restricted

Disclaimer: The duties and responsibilities identified in this position description are illustrative only and are in no way intended to be a complete list of activities that may be required of an incumbent.  The information contained in this job description is for compliance with the American Disabilities Act (ADA) and is not an exhaustive list of duties performed for this position.  Additional duties are performed by the individual currently holding this position and additional duties may be assigned.