Director of Finance Full Time Harrah's Gulf Coast

The Director of Finance provides strategic and operational leadership for all financial functions of the organization. This role is responsible for overseeing accounting financial planning and analysis budget development audit coordination compliance internal controls and cash management. The Director of Finance serves as a trusted advisor to executive leadership ensuring financial integrity regulatory compliance and continuous improvement of financial performance.

HOW YOU WILL CREATE THE EXTRAORDINARY

• Develops implements and oversees the organizations overall financial strategy including short- and long-term planning budgeting and forecasting.
• Provides timely accurate and meaningful financial analysis reporting and recommendations to executive leadership.
• Leads the annual operating budget capital budget and long-range financial planning processes.
• Analyzes financial performance identifies variances and partners with department leaders to improve results.
• Oversee all accounting and financial operations including general ledger accounts payable payroll revenue accounting cash management and purchasing/procurement.
• Ensures accurate and timely monthly quarterly and annual financial close and reporting.
• Establishes maintains and enforces strong internal controls to safeguard company assets.
• Manages capital expenditures including tracking reporting and compliance with approved budgets.
• Ensures full compliance with federal state and local laws regulations and reporting requirements.
• Oversee regulatory compliance filings and required financial reports.
• Coordinates and manages internal and external audits including financial operational and regulatory audits.
• Identifies compliance and financial risks and implements corrective actions as needed.
• Champions a culture of integrity ethical conduct and accountability throughout the organization.
• Oversee financial systems reporting tools and software upgrades or implementations.
• Evaluates processes and implements efficiencies to improve financial accuracy timeliness and performance.
• Supports enterprise-wide initiatives requiring financial analysis or modeling.
• Provides leadership direction coaching and development for finance-related departments and team members.
• Responsible for hiring training evaluating performance and workforce planning within the finance function.
• Establishes department goals policies procedures and performance standards.
• Works collaboratively with operational leaders to support organizational objectives.
• Establishes department goals policies procedures and performance standards.
• Works collaboratively with operational leaders to support organizational objectives.
• Serves as financial liaison with corporate partners external agencies auditors lenders and regulatory bodies.
• Participates in special projects and strategic initiatives as assigned by executive leadership.
• Maintains a safe secure and compliant work environment.

WHAT YOU WILL NEED

• Bachelors degree in Accounting Finance or a related field required.
• CPA CMA or Masters degree preferred.
• Minimum of eight (8) years of progressive accounting or finance experience including at least five (5) years in a leadership or managerial role.
• Experience in a highly regulated environment is strongly preferred.
• Demonstrated expertise in budgeting forecasting financial reporting audits and internal controls.
• Expert knowledge of accounting principles financial regulations and compliance requirements.
• Strong strategic analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills with the ability to present financial information to diverse audiences.
• Advanced proficiency in financial systems and Microsoft Excel.
• Proven leadership and people management skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet critical deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• High ethical standards and commitment to integrity.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS

• Ability to work in an office environment with occasional travel as required.
• Must be able to sit stand bend and use office equipment for extended periods.
• Ability to lift up to 10 pounds occasionally.