Odawa Casino Resort

Job Description

Job Title:Director of Finance

Reports To:General Manager

Job Code:CFO

Department:Executive

Status:Exempt

Pay Grade:DOF-C1

Creation Date:05/21/2011

Revision Date:01/01/2024

Job Summary: The Director of Finance has responsibility for the control of the Odawa Casino Resort financial activities. The Director of Finance will lead the accounting, cage, drop, purchasing, shipping & receiving, and revenue audit departments both strategically and operationally. The Director of Finance will ensure compliance with all federal and tribal gaming regulations/laws and provide financial support to the property’s executive team.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities:

• Ensure the integrity of all financial data produced by the department.
• Coordinate the development of the annual Odawa Casino budget for approval by the General Manager.
• Formulate and recommend policies on banking, receipt and distribution of funds, fiscal and accounting matters.
• Direct oversight of the short and long-term cash management and arrangement of outside financing.
• Oversee compliance issues; maintain an updated knowledge of Gaming Laws/Regulations applicable to areas of responsibility and safeguard all Enterprise assets through prompt reporting through the proper chain of command up to and including the Gaming Authority and/or Regulatory as necessary.
• Establish, monitor, and maintain an effective system of internal controls to safeguard company assets.
• Establish a system of troubleshooting financial problems to ensure cost effectiveness throughout the property.
• Held accountable, to the highest degree, for the accuracy, confidentiality, and thoroughness of
• departmental records and reports.
• Responsible for creating and/or reviewing all quarterly reviewed financial statements and annually audited financial statements, which include Managements’ Discussion and Analysis (MD&A) statements.
• Work with the independent auditors of the company and ensure compliance with Generally Accepted
• Accounting Principles (GAAP) and the Governmental Accounting Standards Board (GASB) announcements.
• Assist independent auditors as required. Address and correct audit findings regarding financial activities.
• Ensure adequate internal controls and policies and procedures are in place for the departments under his/her direct supervision; and advise the General Manager on other departments’ need for improved internal control policies and procedures; and work with department managers and directors to ensure same.
• Ensure and enforce compliance with NIGC minimum internal controls, State Compact and Gaming
• Regulatory controls.
• Oversee accounting, cage, drop, purchasing, shipping & receiving, and revenue audit departments.
• Responsible for accounting, cash management, banking, borrowing, investing and safekeeping of securities.
• Review and recommend contracts for approval.
• Preparation and review of financial, budget, and management reports and related journals and source documents.
• Responsible and accountable for short and long-term financial matters, policies and practices.
• Reviews and advises on restrictive covenants and all other items of borrowing.
• Establish and maintain financial institution relations.
• Responsible for development, review, and recommendation of effective policies and procedures for all Finance Department function areas.
• Oversee reconciliation of all casino bank accounts and casino operating banks and funds, responsible for
• monthly financial statements.
• Monitor financial performance and communicate with the executive team of Odawa Casino Resort.
• Maintain awareness of the external environment; anticipate impact on the financial affairs of the company.
• Participate in strategic planning activities and provide the executive team and Gaming Authority best
• practice financial advice on all major gaming financial activities at Odawa Casino Resort.
• Establish and control cash concentration and management systems.
• Maintain internal control system with regard to cash collections and disbursements, and investments of excess cash.
• Communicate with and provide information to the General Manager as requested or required.
• Provide accurate and timely financial information and analysis to be utilized in controlling the operations and achieving the business plan of the enterprise.
• Maintain an effective working relationship with all internal and external finance customers.
• Has authority to hire, terminate, promote, demote, transfer, provide training opportunities, recommend merit increases, evaluate performance, create and adjust performance standards, create and/or delegate staff scheduling, invoke disciplinary action and demonstrate the fair and equitable treatment of all Team Members.
• Foster a culture of learning and development, support individual growth through continuous feedback to
• achieve personal and professional goals.
• Conducts oneself in a positive and professional manner, acting as a role model for all Team Members.
• Exhibits Leadership skills through the continuous evaluation, guidance and encouragement of Team Members.
• Maintain knowledge of all current and upcoming promotions and events at Odawa Casino Resort.
• Recommends process/customer service improvements, innovative solutions, policy changes and/or major variations from established policy.
• Uses effective approaches for choosing a course of action or develops appropriate solutions to issues that
• arise.
• Greet all guests and Team Members in a friendly, open manner.
• Ensure enhanced communications among all Team Members and Management.
• Attend all meetings as required.
• Complete all required training satisfactorily.
• Maintain the highest level of confidentiality at all times.
• Work at other properties as needed.
• Perform all other duties as assigned within the scope of the position.

System Access: Adobe Pro, Desktop Connection, Endura Player, Fixed Assets CS, FRx, Great Plains, Greenshades, Forms Database, ADP, ACWeb, ATS, Integration Manager, Synkros, Management Reporter, MS Office Suite, Oracle, Agilysys InfoGenesis, Agilysys VisualOne, QuickBooks, VIP Lightspeed, and Tax Reporting Software

Upholds Odawa Casino Mission statement in all aspects of position:

Mission:

We create excitement and memories.

Values:

We create a culture that provides:

1. A fun, rewarding, safe, and consistent environment for our Team Members.
2. A warm reception, welcoming environment, and friendly atmosphere.
3. An optimal entertainment experience through exceptional service.
4. Support for the Waganakising Odawak values through Wisdom, Love, Respect, Bravery, Honesty, Humility, and Truth.
5. A contribution and connection to the community.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or equivalent.
• Seven (7) years of progressive experience in accounting management including two (2) years at a supervisory level.
• Prior and demonstrated casino accounting management experience is required.
• Current and relevant gaming industry knowledge.
• Proficient with GAAP.
• Must have excellent knowledge of the Tribal Minimum Internal Control Standards (TMICS).
• Ability to lead and mentor a team.
• Travel from building to building and local in-town travel is required.
• Occasional out-of-town travel required.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Must have excellent computer skills, proficient with Microsoft Office products, and ability to quickly learn specialized software packages.
• Great Plains eEnterprise experience preferred.
• Must be able to meet Odawa Casino Resort internal supervisory or higher training and education requirements.
• Must be flexible with shifts and days off.
• You may be required to pass a skills assessment test to determine if you meet the minimum qualifications of the position.
• Must be able to obtain a gaming license in accordance with the regulations established by the LTBB Gaming Regulatory Commission and be able to serve in the position under any other applicable law.

Preference: Applies to Native Americans in accordance with applicable tribal law.