What are the responsibilities and job description for the Director of Finance position at Peninsula Pacific Entertainment (P2E)?
Exciting opportunity at our Cedar Crossing Casino & Entertainment Center
Reports to: Executive Vice President and General Manager
About Cedar Crossing Casino & Entertainment Center
Cedar Crossing Casino & Entertainment Center isn’t just another casino.
It is a bold reimagination of what regional gaming can become when you design for the next twenty years — not the last twenty years.
Located in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, Cedar Crossing blends gaming, hospitality, culinary excellence, live entertainment, arts and culture, and a STEM innovation lab into one integrated destination. Every element of the property is built around a singular brand belief:
Discovery
Discovery is the idea that our guests are dreamers. They come to explore, connect, learn, celebrate, and yes — to win. We design moments that spark wonderment. From our entertainment venue to our restaurants, from the gaming floor to our Arts & Cultural Center, we create experiences that invite guests to discover something new each time they visit.
We are building something extraordinary — and we are looking for a Director of Finance who is the culture leader and people developer.
Position Summary:
The Director of Finance oversees all financial aspects of the property’s finance departments including (i) financial accounting, (ii) revenue audit, (iii) player services and (iv) count rooms and assures compliance with all regulatory agencies and reporting requirements. This position reports directly to the General Manager.
Essential Responsibilities:
- Ensures compliance with all financial internal controls, policies, procedures and State, Federal, and local laws and regulations;
- Fully develops and manages operating and capital budgets;
- Reviews journal entries, balance sheet reconciliations, financial statements, payables, chart of accounts, and licenses.
- Establishes department standards, guidelines and objectives, and maintains other administrative processes such as budget and staffing to ensure proper planning and efficient operation of assigned areas.
- Coordinates and assists with auditors (regulators, IRS, or other internal and/or external auditors);
- Prepares monthly income statements for all departments and participates in monthly financial review meetings.
- Prepares reports required by regulatory and taxing authorities; and
- Maintains confidentiality of all privileged information in accordance with established Company policy, and in compliance with regulations.
- Hires, motivates, trains, coaches, mentors, and directs staff to ensure that team members receive leadership, guidance and resources to accomplish established objectives.
- Produces, monitors and evaluates all reporting departments to ensure the proper planning for short- and long-term strategies, monitors and evaluates performance of all operations to facilitate ongoing improvement of operations and financial return.
- Have a working knowledge of and ability to assist with Revenue Audit.
- Responsible for assisting in accurate tracking of information and timely filing related to all regulatory filings including gaming taxes, W-2G’s.
- Reviews strengths and weaknesses of all reporting areas, and general and administrative functions, to most effectively implement changes to improve operations and most efficiently allocate resources.
- Reviews cash disbursements to ensure propriety, reasonableness, and compliance with established procedures, and releases disbursements or investigates and resolves discrepancies.
- Manages the preparation of, and reviews, daily, weekly, and monthly financial reports to ensure reasonableness and completeness, and releases reports or directs revision of reports.
- Maintains comprehensive industry familiarity with financial practices.Works closely with other property and department key personnel in exchanging information on financial activities, and develops proper security measures to ensure the integrity of the operation.
- Take on and manage various projects as assigned to aid in achievement of evolving company goals and objectives.
- Other duties as assigned.
Position Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting plus two years’ experience as a Controller / Accounting Manager, and three years of supervisory experience. Other combinations of education and experience may be considered.
- Strong oral and written skills and a strong proficiency in Microsoft Office programs are required.
- Must be able to formulate and communicate ideas and to make independent decisions.
- Must be able to obtain and maintain all licenses, certifications, and indemnifications requisite to the successful completion of all essential responsibilities.
- Must meet or exceed all regulatory conditions stipulated for individuals holding this or similar positions.