Chief Financial Officer

Summary:

Affirmative responsibility to create, direct, and provide effective leadership for all finance department activities including: reporting, accounting, finance, compliance, analytics, cash operations, payroll, revenue audit, purchasing, warehouse, and count drop.

Duties/Responsibilities

• Direct timely and accurate preparation and interpretation of all financial statements and reports appropriate for the users and in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP).
• Planning, organizing, directing, development and management of accounting practices and procedures.
• Executing SCR company’s financial planning strategies.
• Determine and develop SCR KPIs as an effective management tool.
• Track and ensure cash flow is adequate, appropriate, and sustainable.
• Developing plans for growth to increase SCR profit while also reducing expenditures (not elimination profitable expenses).
• Identifying and developing refinancing opportunities for Tribal Council approval.
• Development and coordination of Regulatory Oversight Review Committee (RORC).
• Plan and perform risk management duties on an ongoing basis.
• Analyze and manage the organization’s liabilities as well as ensuring full compliance of outstanding debt instruments.
• Develops financial well-being of the organization by providing financial projections and accounting services, analyzing variances, developing improvements, preparing growth plans, budgets, models, forecasts and directing staff.
• Establish and maintain internal controls necessary to safeguard Casino assets and ensures adherence to compliance and regulatory MICS, TICS, and SICS.
• Supervise all aspects of the finance and accounting department division, its personnel, external financial consultants but not limited to working with external auditors in all aspects.
• Formulate and administer Casino-wide budget including: development of all departmental operating budgets, monthly departmental P&L and key performance indicators review.
• Oversee maintenance of policies and procedures to ensure compliance with Casino policies and procedures, standard accounting principles, gaming controls, and all regulatory agencies, as necessary.
• Develops finance organizational strategies by contributing financial and accounting information, analysis, and recommendations to strategic thinking and direction and establishing functional objectives in line with organizational objectives.
• Establishes finance operational strategies by evaluating trends; establishing critical measurements; determining production, productivity, quality, and customer-service strategies; designing systems; accumulating resources; resolving problems; and implementing change.
• Develops organization prospects by studying economic trends and revenue opportunities; projecting acquisition and expansion prospects; analyzing organization operations; identifying opportunities for improvement, cost reduction, and systems enhancement; and accumulating capital to fund expansion.
• Develops financial strategies by forecasting capital, facilities, and staff requirements; identifying monetary resources; and developing action plans.
• Monitors financial performance by measuring and analyzing results, initiating corrective actions, and minimizing the impact of variances.
• Maximizes return on invested funds by identifying investment opportunities and maintaining relationships with the investment community.
• Conduct regular reviews and or create custom reports for making improvements to internal controls, financial software systems, business processes, operational and accounting practices, and staffing levels to increase effectiveness, increase revenues, and/or decrease expenses.
• Accomplishes finance resource strategies by determining accountabilities; communicating and enforcing values, policies and procedures; implementing recruitment, selection, orientation, training, coaching, counseling, disciplinary and communication programs; planning, monitoring, appraising, and reviewing job description; and planning and reviewing compensation strategies.
• Proficiency with casino accounting best business practices, bank account reconciliation, and adherence to any and all loan covenants.
• Manage and retain relationships with outside vendors.
• Must be physically present to work a regular, reliable, and predictable work schedule in accordance with business demands, and maintain a consistent and regular attendance record.
• Perform special projects and other responsibilities, tasks, or duties as requested.

Supervisory Responsibilities

• Manage hiring, training, scheduling, evaluating, counseling, disciplining, motivating, and coaching employees.
• Follow all company and safety and security policies and procedures; report accidents, injuries, and unsafe work conditions to manager; complete safety training and certifications.
• Ensure uniform and personal appearance are clean and professional; maintain confidentiality of proprietary information; protect company assets.
• Welcome and acknowledge all guests according to company standards; anticipate and address guests' service needs.
• Speak with others using clear and professional language.
• Develop and maintain positive working relationships with others; support team to reach common goals.

Education / Qualifications

• Must be 21 years of age, or older.
• Minimum Ten (10) years’ experience in accounting and financial management practices.
• B.S. in Accounting degree required.
• Ten (10) plus years similar experience in a gaming organization, required.
• Relevant experience managing financial elements of building construction (new build, renovations) desired.
• Proficiency with accounting software.
• Solid GAAP, familiarity with GASB with financial reporting technical skills.
• Excellent knowledge of industry financial law.
• Project Management experience a plus.
• Must possess expert level skills in all Microsoft Office products.
• Must possess demonstrated ability to create and effectively deliver presentations regarding financial performance, forecasts, and models to key stakeholders.
• Must be able to provide evidence of eligibility to work in the United States of America.

Certificates, licenses and registration

• Active Certified Public Accountant (CPA) preferred.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a valid Soboba Tribal Gaming Commission license.
• Required to submit to and obtain negative results on all drug and/or alcohol testing.

Soboba Casino Resort Benefits

Full-time team members are eligible to participate in a variety of group health and wellness benefits upon timely submission of appropriate enrollment forms. Coverage effective dates vary by plan and additional information will be provided to you during New Hire Orientation. Benefit offerings may change from time-to-time, but presently, Soboba Casino resort offers the following:

• 401k Plan
• Basic Life Insurance (employer paid) with the option to purchase Supplemental Life Insurance
• Medical, Dental & Vision paid for the employee
• Employee Assistance Program
• Wellness Program (Annual Health Fair, Wellness Education, and Incentive Programs)
• Paid Time Off

Soboba Casino Resort Team Member Recognition including, but not limited to:

• Reward and Recognition Program (Quarterly, and Annually)
• Team member Incentives
• Discounted Team member meal