Chief Financial Officer - Reno, United States - Grand Sierra Resort and Casino

Description

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Primary duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Directs and oversees the internal accounting processes and systems, ensuring that financial reporting is accurate, in accordance with GAAP, and timely. This includes detailed reporting for internal purposes and monthly top-level financial statements to Corporate.
• Develops and maintains strong internal controls to safeguard the assets of the organization and to ensure proper segregation of duties and detection of fraud, and compliance with all Title 31 and Gaming Board regulations.
• Oversees and directs treasury, budgeting, audit, tax, accounting, purchasing, long-range forecasting, and insurance activities for the organization.
• Serves as Chairman of the Corporate Compliance Committee and ensures all timely filings with the Nevada Gaming Control Board.
• Works with the General Manager on the strategic vision, including fostering stakeholder relationships as well as assisting in the development and negotiation of contracts.
• Leads the FP&A team to ensure timely production of useful data to be used by management in running the facility.
• Directs accurate recording of capital expenditures and all fixed assets including proper componentization of expenditures. Directs the controllers in maintaining proper records and maintaining adequate accounting controls and services. Directs treasury activities to ensure proper processing, utilization and protection of financial assets.
• Responsible for the development, maintenance, and documentation of the Accounting System of Internal Control. Responsible for all regulatory compliance related to Accounting System of Internal Controls as required by, among other agencies and governing bodies.
• Plans, coordinates, and executes an efficient accounting and financial reporting system which provides data, as directed by the Parent Company for purposes of internal and external Financial Reporting as required by, among other Regulatory Bodies, the Nevada Gaming Control Board, and the Internal Revenue Service.
• Creates and maintains a periodic, quality internal reporting process to be used by Company Management for purposes of analyzing results of operations and making business and operating decisions about the direction of the Company.
• Brings plans for operating efficiency to the attention of Management and assists in implementation of developed processes.
• Responsible for the annual Company Budget and Capital Plan, inclusive of planning, executing and reporting on the variances from actual operating results.
• Responsible for developing and maintaining a qualified team that has the capabilities of executing the required actions necessary for complying with all Financial Reporting and Accounting Internal Controls.
• Continuously maintain knowledge and understanding of rules and regulations as promulgated by, among other governing bodies, Generally Accepted Accounting Principles, the Nevada Gaming Control Board, the Internal Revenue Service, and the Department of Revenue for the state jurisdiction.
• Supervise direct reports while maintaining the system of Accounting and Internal Controls for the purposes of safeguarding the assets of the Company. This position will oversee General Accounting, Casino Accounting, Purchasing, Warehouse, Budget and Analysis.
• Play a strategic role as a proactive advisor to the leadership team on corporate transactions, financing issues, operating performance and cash flow trends, seeking the full range of business solutions.
• Ensure that effective internal controls are in place and ensure compliance with GAAP and applicable federal, state and local regulatory laws and rule for financial and tax reporting.
• Work directly with the General Manager to assess organizational performance against both the annual budget and the company's long-term strategy.
• Develop tools and systems to provide critical financial and operational information to the senior staff and make actionable recommendations on both strategy and operations.
• Develop a lean, high-performance financial culture that rewards over-achievement and encourages continuous improvement at all levels of the organization.
• Ensure credibility of the Finance group by providing timely and accurate analysis of budgets, financial trends and forecasts.
• Oversee the preparation of all financial reports, including income statements, balance sheets, cash flow statements, reports to the Board of Directors, tax returns, etc.
• Evaluate and advise capital expenditure plans, asset disposition and equipment utilization.
• Work with the General Manager in the handling of banking relationships and monitor strategies to enhance cash position and maintain flexibility.
• Provide direction and ultimate oversight of the annual audit process.
• Work in conjunction with the senior management team to drive out cost and waste, improve productivity, equipment utilization and strive for "World Class" performance as benchmarked vs. industry standards.
• Carries out all supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws.
• Responsible for interviewing, hiring and training new team members, planning, assigning and directing work, appraising performance, rewarding good performance and managing performance issuer, addressing complaints, and resolving problems.

KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/ABILITIES

• Proficient in Microsoft applications (Excel, Access, Word)
• Respond to common inquires or complaints from guests, regulatory agencies, and community members as needed.
• Present information and respond to questions as well as make effective and persuasive presentations on controversial or complex topics to team members and guests.
• Read, analyze, and interpret business periodicals, technical procedures, governmental regulations, various metrics, financial reports, and legal documents.
• Write reports, business correspondence and procedure manuals.
• Capable of operating in a highly confidential environment.
• Experienced, confident and strong operational skills and a focus on continued growth.
• Proven technical skills and well versed in all current accounting practices. SAP experience is a must.
• Use Accounting software, Database software, Inventory software, Order Processing systems, Project Management software, spreadsheets and word processing.
• Strategically agile, i.e. can anticipate future consequences and trends accurately while staying connected to daily operations.
• Interpersonal skills including the ability to motivate, negotiate, and persuade stakeholders into a course of action.
• Personal accountability, respect for others, and a display of honesty and integrity at all times.
• Consistently make decisions with an awareness of how those decisions impact the overall organization, from an operational, cultural and standpoint, in both the short and long term.
• Capacity to manage multiple projects simultaneously while clearly specifying objectives and realistic time frames.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

• At least 10 years of related experience with more than 5 years of progressive experience as a senior financial leader/executive is required.
• A bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related major is required.
• M.B.A. in Finance and CPA license are preferred.