Director of Finance

COME JOIN THE FUN! Work in our state-of-the-art gaming facility, providing all guests and fellow Team Members with Derby City Gaming’s Core Values: Respect, Commitment, and Guest Service!

Once again, Derby City Gaming has been named a "Best Places to Work" in 2021! Must be 21 years or older to apply

Depending on Full- or Part-Time status, company benefits include:

• Competitive Pay
• Health
• Dental
• Vision
• Flexible Spending Account
• Health Savings Account
• Free Short- and Long-Term Disability
• Life Insurance
• Paid Time Off
• 401k (with company match)
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• Tuition Reimbursement
• A Variety of Team Member Discounts (Ford Affiliate Program, Verizon, AT&T, TicketsAtWork, Skechers, Sherwin Williams, Meal Discounts, Free Parking and more!)
• Advancement Opportunities
• Team Member Recognition Program
• Free Uniforms and Discounted Dry-Cleaning Services
• Round-Table Lunches with Company President
• Fun Team Member Events
• Company-Sponsored Volunteer Opportunities

• New Team Members are eligible for a retention bonus!
• Existing Team Members can earn a bonus for referring New Team Members!

SPECIFIC DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Reports directly to Sr. Director of Finance and acts as designate when required (Cage/Count, Purchasing/Receiving)
• Direct oversight of the Daily Audits (Gaming & Operations), General Ledger Accounting and Reconciliations.
• Coordinates all standard and ad hoc financial reporting on a Monthly, Quarterly, and Annual basis.
• Collaborates with corporate Finance/Accounting (Shared Services) on accounting treatment and standardization efforts.
• Serves as property liaison for all internal and external audits and manages all audit-related communication.
• Leads all efforts to enhance controllership, accountability, accuracy, automation and continuous improvement.
• Responsible for building annual budget and/or budget presentation as well as monthly EBITDA forecasts.
• Analyzes and communicates variances to budget and forecast with follow-up to team leaders.
• Serves as the property’s Custodian of Records and ensures the property’s internal controls are adequate.
• Oversees the Capital Project process from developing business cases through to managing expenses and completion.
• Recommends and leads new efforts to minimize risks, drive profitability and operational efficiency.
• Monitors local and national business trends and regulations to ensure effectiveness and compliance.
• Provides financial and operational analysis in support of various projects and decisions
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

STANDARDS OF PERFORMANCE

• Leadership: a demonstrated ability to manage and lead a team and develop others into leaders.
• Strategy and planning: an ability to identify opportunities to strategize and plan a year or two ahead.
• Management: the ability to organize and manage multiple priorities, responsibilities and projects.
• Proven technical skills and experience in financial planning, reporting, analysis and accounting.
• Proven track record in training/developing talent, managing performance and holding others accountable.
• Experience working on high-performance teams and comfortable working as part of a team.
• Highly proficient problem-solver at both a strategic and functional level.
• Experience working in environments that focus on the customer experience.
• Strong public speaking/presentation and communication skills.

EDUCATION, TRAINING, AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

• Gaming (Casino) / Hotel / F&B operations and accounting knowledge preferred.
• High level of proficiency in MS Excel, Accounting Software (JDE), Excel GL Add-Ons (Spreadsheet Server).
• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or Finance is preferred.
• Graduate degrees and advanced certifications are a plus.
• Must be able to obtain license to work at facility from KHRC.

Experience

• Gaming (Casino) / Hotel / F&B operations and accounting knowledge preferred

Education

• Bachelors or better in Finance or related field