Chief Financial Officer

Position Summary

Responsible for directing, coordinating, and overseeing the finance division’s personnel, customer service, fiscal management, IT, Compliance, Purchasing, and administration while promoting and exhibiting World Class Guest Service to all guests. This role provides financial leadership and coordination in business planning, accounting, budgeting, reporting, and all fiscal management aspects to organizational leadership. Actively exercises managerial responsibility for all department internal controls and regulatory requirements, ensuring both employee and guest compliance with Tribal, Federal, State, and organizational procedures.

Guest Service Commitment

All team members are expected to display 100% commitment to World Class Guest Service through the delivery and maintenance of established service standards.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities

Partner with the CEO to establish financial strategies for the enterprise.

Increase the effectiveness of the Finance division through recruitment, training, coaching, performance management, and organizational development.

Oversee division projects, communicate departmental goals, and identify opportunities for improvement.

Enforce division standards and policies in alignment with the organization’s mission and objectives.

Achieve financial objectives by developing and monitoring operational plans, budgets, and marketing plans.

Analyze revenues and expenses to optimize customer service, expense controls, and cash management to maximize profit.

Establish and implement short- and long-range goals in line with organizational vision.

Stay informed of industry trends, competitive factors, and emerging issues to ensure best practices and market competitiveness.

Produce and manage operating, capital, and project budgets, meeting or exceeding approved expectations.

Ensure proper staffing, motivation, and development within the Finance division.

Design, implement, and facilitate annual financial plans and budgets while building corporate culture in line with CEO and Tribal Leadership objectives.

Evaluate organizational processes and operations to maintain proper internal controls and efficiencies.

Ensure strong cash and revenue controls across all gaming, food & beverage, hotel, and ancillary services.

Oversee expense controls, purchasing practices, financial policy, reporting, auditing, and business planning.

Maintain vendor and banking relationships, ensuring compliance with debt covenants and regulations.

Oversee IT operations to ensure secure, efficient systems that support financial and operational goals.

Set and enforce internal controls to prevent fraud, waste, abuse, loss, and theft.

Collaborate effectively with Executive Management, Directors, and Managers to further organizational goals.

Ensure compliance with tribal, state, and federal regulatory requirements.

Secure all company records, documents, and electronic data in accordance with policy.

Monitor and review labor and expenses across departments.

Ensure marketing, promotions, and revenue initiatives are cohesive and align with budgetary expectations.

Accountability and Supervision

Directly supervises the Finance Director, IT Director, Purchasing Director, Controller, Compliance and Internal Control Officer, Revenue Audit Manager, Cage Manager, and Count / Drop Manager. Responsible for initiating and administering employment actions in alignment with company policies and applicable laws, including interviewing, hiring, training, performance evaluation, discipline, promotion, and resolution of employee issues.

Education and Experience

Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field required; Master’s Degree preferred.

CPA required.

7–10 years direct accounting experience required.

5 years finance and / or audit management experience required.

Indian Gaming experience required.

Demonstrated experience managing intensive cash handling and control procedures required.