Description

Position Summary

Responsible for the development, implementation, and administration of Finance operations activities including Accounting, Purchasing, Receiving, Cage, Soft Count, and Gift Shop.

Essential Functions

Plans, directs, supervises, and coordinates, work activities for the Finance departments.
Plans, directs, and coordinates finance for Chinook Winds Resort.
Plans, develop, organize, implement, direct, and evaluate the organization's fiscal function and performance.
Develop credibility for the finance group by providing timely and accurate analysis of budgets, financial reports, and financial trends to assist the General Manager, Directors, and Managers in performing their responsibilities. Directs and oversee budgeting, audit, tax, accounting, purchasing, real estate and insurance activities for the organization.
Provides strategic financial input and leadership on decision making issues affecting the organization i.e., evaluation of potential alliances, acquisitions, and/or mergers and pension funds and investments.
Ensures that assets of the business are protected with sound internal controls, internal auditing, and proper insurance coverage.
Ensures financial records are maintained in accordance with generally accepted accounting standards and practices.
Assists General Manager with financial planning and maintenance by:
Preparing short and long-range plans.
Monitoring revenue and expense budgets in accordance with Company profit goals.
Forecasting short and long-range cash requirements to ensure adequate funds are available.
Reviewing approved budgets and exercising accounting control to ensure expenditures do not exceed amounts authorized and availability of funds.
Work with Directors to re-forecast budgets as required.
Recommends techniques to improve productivity, increase efficiency, cut costs, and take advantage of opportunities. Coordinates an adequate plan providing cost standards and saving opportunities and capital investing.
Keeps the General Manager informed of the Company’s performance and provides advice on all financial matters. Interprets operating results as they affect the financial aspects of the Company and makes recommendations for cost reductions and profit improvement as required.
Assists in the development and executes short-and long-range resort business plans and programs to ensure profits, growth, and the expansion of Chinook Winds’ services.
Develops, implements, and maintains the Finance Department’s policies and procedures.
Participates in the development, implementation, and evaluation of company goals, objectives, programs, budgets, policies, and procedures.
Performs regular financial reviews of departments, using the budget, DMR’s, and other analytical resources.
Inspects work performed to ensure that it meets specifications and established company and departments standards.
Monitors staff performance to ensure Chinook Winds guest service standards are achieved.
Handles all personnel issues in a timely manner according to Chinook Winds policies and procedures.
Assesses & resolves situations as they arise ensuring Chinook Winds policies and procedures are enforced.
Complies with proper safety precautions, rules, regulations, and practices so that unsafe conditions can be recognized, and proper safety protocols implemented.
Maintains working knowledge of all Chinook Winds Operations, programs, promotions, events, & services.
Participates in the development, implementation, and evaluation of company goals, objectives, programs, budgets, policies, and procedures.
Ensures the Finance Departments are in compliance with Chinook Winds policies, NIGC, Tribal policies, State compact and Tribal gaming regulations
Accesses the player tracking system and makes edits to the system as necessary.

Requirements

Position Qualifications

Competency Statements

Problem solving—the individual identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner and gathers and analyzes information skillfully.

Leadership—the individual inspires and motivates others to perform well, accepts feedback from others.

Management skills—the individual includes staff in planning, decision-making, facilitating and process improvement; makes self-available to staff; provides regular performance feedback; and develops subordinates’ skills and encourages growth.

Quality management—the individual looks for ways to improve and promote quality and demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness.

Judgment—the individual displays willingness to make decisions, exhibits sound and accurate judgment and makes timely decisions.

Planning/organizing—the individual prioritizes and plans work activities, uses time efficiently and develops realistic action plans.

Education

Master's degree in finance/accounting strongly preferred, bachelor's degree and/or related field required.

Experience

CMA, CPA, or other Financial Certification required.

Eight years Finance or Accounting Management in the Gaming or Hospitality industry.

Five years of supervisory experience.

Computer Skills

Microsoft Office Expert/Advanced level in Word, Excel, and Outlook required.

Certificates & Licenses

Must be able to obtain Siletz Tribal Gaming License.

Must obtain a Food Handlers Card.

Valid Oregon Drivers License

Other Requirements

Experience in budget development, compensation survey and management.

Proficient experience with Investing, Cash flows, and contracting.

Physical Demands

Stand Frequently
Walk Frequently
Sit Frequently
Handling/Fingering Constantly
Reach Outward Constantly
Reach Above Shoulder Occasionally
Climb Occasionally
Crawl Occasionally
Squat or Kneel Occasionally
Bend Occasionally

Lift/Carry

10 lbs or less Frequently
11-20 lbs Frequently
21-50 lbs Occasionally
51-100 lbs Not Applicable
Over 100 lbs Not Applicable

Push/Pull

12 lbs or less Occasionally
13-25 lbs Occasionally
26-40 lbs Not Applicable
41-100 lbs Not Applicable

Work Environment

Work will take place in a busy gaming environment with multiple distractions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to loud. The environment is subject to smoke and the associated affects. Occasionally must handle hazardous substances.

Working Conditions

Conditions of employment include passing a pre-employment drug screen, a background investigation, and completing a 180-day introductory period.

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