Director - Finance

The Role

Director of Finance will be a key strategic leader responsible for the financial management, planning, and performance of the organization. This position will oversee all accounting functions, financial planning and analysis (FP&A), budgeting, financial reporting, and compliance. The Director of Finance will ensure the integrity of internal controls and regulatory adherence while driving operational efficiency and financial performance. This role requires a proactive leader who can translate financial data into actionable insights and effectively communicate with executive leadership.

Responsibilities

Operational Excellence

• Create and manage efficient staffing schedules aligned with budgeted labor costs.
• Monitor and evaluate key performance indicators (KPIs) and operational metrics to assess progress toward organizational goals.
• Lead initiatives to improve financial systems, processes, and tools for enhanced data accuracy and decision‑making.
• Identify and understand business challenges along with key assumptions and trends that may impact future performance to recommend strategies for increasing financial performance.
• Develop, maintain, and distribute key performance indicators and key operating metrics to evaluate the attainment of the company’s operation, service, and financial objectives.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A)

• Provide strategic FP&A support to accounting and business teams including productivity analysis, demand planning, and reporting.
• Analyze and interpret financial performance metrics, identifying variances, trends, and opportunities to improve financial outcomes.
• Develop and maintain financial models, dashboards, and real‑time performance tracking tools to support informed decision‑making.
• Leads the Company’s real‑time financial performance monitoring by creating insightful analysis reports and financial models, identifying required action items.

Strategic Leadership & Compliance

• Formulate, implement, and enforce financial policies and procedures in alignment with regulatory requirements, internal controls, and company objectives.
• Ensure ongoing compliance with local, state, federal, and industry‑specific regulations.
• Identify risks and develop mitigation strategies to safeguard company assets and ensure long‑term financial health.
• Ensures compliance with all regulatory and company requirements.

Financial Management & Reporting

• Direct the preparation and presentation of accurate financial statements, reports, and forecasts, including income statements, balance sheets, and cash flow reports.
• Oversee the maintenance of financial records, including general and subsidiary ledgers, accounts receivable, revenue distribution, cost, depreciation, property, and operating expenses.
• Coordinate internal and external audit processes and ensure timely and accurate reporting in compliance with regulatory requirements.
• Lead the development and presentation of operating and capital budgets as well as variance analysis and recommendations for corrective actions.

Team Development & Collaboration

• Select, train, mentor, and develop finance team members, fostering a culture of accountability, growth, and continuous improvement.
• Provide coaching and corrective action where necessary to support high performance.
• Collaborate cross‑functionally with other departments to align financial planning with operational goals.

Qualifications

• Must be 21 years of age or older.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a gaming license issued by the Illinois Gaming Board.
• Must have a bachelor’s degree in the field of finance or accounting.
• Must have more than three years of experience in finance, accounting, or related roles within the casino industry.
• General knowledge of accounting, financial, and operating principles is required.
• Experience developing financial reports, metrics, and models is required.
• Advanced Excel, Word, and PowerPoint skills are required.
• Must have extensive knowledge of systems used to process, present, and analyze data.
• Must have superior attention to detail and the ability to successfully manage multiple competing priorities while maintaining a view of the big picture.

Benefits

• Competitive Salary with annual performance reviews.
• Comprehensive health coverage plan that includes medical, dental, and vision.
• 401(K) / Company Match.
• Access Perks and childcare discounts.
• Target Salary Range: $150,000.00 – $170,000.00 / Annually.
• Bonus eligible.

Physical Demands

• Regularly required to see, talk, hear, walk, and stand.
• Frequently required to use hands to handle, feel, and reach.
• Occasionally required to sit or stoop.
• Must occasionally lift and or move up to 30 pounds.
• The work environment contains bright lights, loud noise, and stressful situations.

Work Environment

The work environment contains bright lights, loud noise, and stressful situations.

Additional Notes

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

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