Director of Finance

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Job Summary: 

The Director of Finance is a key position and the individual in this role will oversees all the audit, accounting, general ledger and soft-count functions for the Catawba Nation Gaming Authority (CNGA) at the Catawba Two Kings Casino and ensures that accurate financial information is provided to senior management for decision-making purposes. All functions will be performed within the guidelines of the CNGA System of Internal Controls (SICS), policies and procedures, and applicable regulations. 

Responsibilities: 

• Directly supervise all Finance personnel leading the team by following and improving accounting and operational controls of Finance, General Ledger, Accounting, Internal Controls, etc.  

• Ensure that the Finance team abides by all internal controls, policies, and procedures during all shifts.  

• Develops and implements audits in accordance with the SICS.  

• Train Finance team on all procedures involved in completing daily and weekly audit tasks.

• Ensures that journal entries and audits are completed in a timely manner directly or through direct reports.  

• Ensures that audits of marketing promotions and programs are completed timely following completion of drawings, promotions, or programs.  

• Create a routine review process to ensure that the Finance team is properly following the audit procedures, and internal control requirements and that audited revenues are accurately reflected in financial reporting.  

• Responsible for daily distribution of revenue reports to management in a timely manner.  

• Assists in month-end closing by accurately and timely preparing gaming revenue, food & beverage revenue, Cage, and other gaming related journal entries and reconciliations. 

• Ensure that tax reporting is properly and accurately tracked and that federal and state reporting requirements are met.  

• Monitors loan covenant compliance and adheres to required financial reporting related to loan documents.  

• Oversees construction loan disbursement request process and reporting. 

•  Ensures that all regulatory reporting requirements are met for the Catawba Nation Gaming Authority (CNGA).  

• Commission (CNGC), and federal and state regulatory agencies as they apply. Time Non-  

• Ensures that all periodic audit reports are prepared in a timely manner for internal management, CNGC auditors, and external auditors.  

• Develop new controls, and audits as needed for future new outlet sources of revenue, new marketing, promotions, and other operational changes.  

• Prepares NIGC quarterly worksheets and ensures payments are remitted in a timely manner.  

• Communicate efficiently and timely with departmental management on audit exceptions, internal control issues, and operational issues.  

• Attend routine meetings with the Title 31 Committee, Comp Committee, and other company meetings as required.  

• Oversee effective recruitment, hiring, training, recognition, coaching, termination and other employee related issues.  

• Director of Finance will oversee the following positions: 

• Controller 

• Assistant Controller 

• Staff Accountant 

• Revenue Audit Supervisor 

• Revenue Auditor 

• Revenue Audit Accountant 

• Finance Specialist 

• Drop & Count Manager 

• Drop & Count Supervisor 

• Drop & Count Team Member 

• Perform other duties as assigned. 

Qualifications: 

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, or Finance with previous casino experience is required.  Preference will be given to those with a master’s degree in finance and/or CPA certification. 

• Minimum of ten (10) years of Director of Finance level and/or casino finance management experience and at least five (5) years personnel supervisory experience, is required.  

• Working knowledge of Title 31 and Bank Secrecy Act regulations.  

• US GAAP knowledge or technical accounting experience. 

• Financial reporting and analytics experience, as well as implementation of internal controls.  

• Successful candidate must be an experienced, results-oriented, and hands-on professional. 

• Must be able to obtain and maintain a valid Catawba Gaming License. 

• Must be at least twenty-one (21) years of age.  

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:  

• Must be able to evaluate statistical reports and other business reports.  

• Must possess an understanding of Finance, Cage, and Count Room processes.  

• Must demonstrate leadership, fairness, and sensibility to customers and employees.  

• Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office suite of products including Excel, Word and PowerPoint.  

• Working knowledge of ATI preferred but not required.  

• Ability to follow verbal and written instructions.  

• Ability to write routine correspondence and to speak effectively to the public, employees, and customers.  

• Must be able to deal effectively and interact well with customers and employees.  

• Ability to maintain a professional work environment with supervisors and employees.  

• Ability to meet the attendance guidelines of the position and adhere to regulatory, departmental and company policies.  

• Must have the ability to resolve problems/conflicts in a diplomatic and tactful manner.  

• Must be able to obtain and maintain a valid Catawba Gaming License.  

• Must be at least twenty-one (21) years of age.  

• Ability to work an alternate schedule as needed.  

• Ability to work in a loud fast-paced environment (may occasionally be exposed to secondhand cigarette smoke) 

Physical Requirements  

While performing the duties of this position, the employee is regularly required to reach with hands and arms; bend to open/use lower drawers or cabinetry; to talk, hear, and see. Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 30 pounds. 

Nothing in this job description restricts the management’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities on this job at any time. 

Revised 10.05.22 Catawba Indian Nation exercises INDIAN PREFERENCE Native American Indian preference shall apply to this position pursuant to the Indian Self-determination and Education Assistance Act (24 U.S.C. 450, et seq.), 25 CFR 271.44 and other relevant laws (title 25, U.S. code, Section 472 & 473)