Chief Financial Officer

About the role

The Chief Financial Officer (CFO) serves under the direction of the Kewadin Casinos Gaming Authority, overseeing all financial and fiscal management aspects of the Gaming Authority and Casino operations. This role provides leadership, direction, coordination, and analysis in the administrative, business planning, accounting, and budgeting efforts of the company.

Responsibilities

• Work with Kewadin CEO to set the strategic direction of Kewadin Casinos
• Communicate directly to the Kewadin Casinos Gaming Authority the financial status of Kewadin Casinos with timely accurate analysis
• Provide strategic input and leadership on future developments and reinvestments
• Maintain banking relationships and strategic alliances with vendors and business partners
• Oversee the capital structure of the company, determining the best mix of debt, equity, financing, and secures short- and long-term debt as needed
• Direct, review, prepare, modify and maintain financial policies, systems, Internal Control Policies and Procedures to ensure control and protection of all revenues, assets and records
• Develop, accounts for and manages the implementation of strategic business, new business, operational plans, projects, and systems
• Manage cash flows to authorize capital outlay and operational expenditures as approved within the annual budget
• Review and coordinates the preparation of financial statements, financial reports, special analysis, and informational reports
• Serve as Compliance Officer to ensure compliance with Title 31, The Bank Secrecy Act and the Patriot Act
• Ensure records systems are maintained in accordance with Generally Accepted Accounting Standards, Governmental Accounting Standards Board, and American Institute of Certified Public Accountant (AICPA) Audit & Accounting Guide Gaming
• Prepare Insurance Liability and Business Worksheets and reviews insurance and coverage
• Work with external auditors on the preparation of draft financial audits and related notes for five Kewadin Casino locations and the Gaming Authority Audit
• Council and advise on desirable financial and operational activities and reviews financial information reporting to management, CEO, and Kewadin Casino Gaming Authority
• Develop and assist department managers with annual budget and capital expenditures for final approval by Kewadin Casinos Gaming Authority
• Review monthly, quarterly and annual casino performance as it relates to prior year and budgeted comparison with casino mangers and department heads
• Autorize contracts and expenditures for payment
• Identify and coordinate improvements in systems to streamline processes, control costs, improve internal controls
• Carry out supervisory responsibilities for designated departments in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws
• Approve leave and processes Kronos for department team members

Additional responsibilities

• Approve and set check cashing limits and works with customers on debt collection and sets payment amounts

Requirements

• Education: A Bachelor's Degree required. Master's Degree is preferred. Fields of study can be, but are not exclusive to, Accounting, Economics, and Finance. Other fields of study may be considered with relevant experience.
• Experience: Minimum of 8 years successful gaming experience serving as a CFO or Comptroller/Controller required. Gaming experience should also include hotel, food, beverage, entertainment and retail operations.
• Certification/License: Certified Public Accountant (CPA) or Certified Management Accountant (CMA) preferred. Must undergo a Criminal background investigation done under the rules of the National Indian Gaming Commission. Must be able to obtain license through the Michigan Gaming Control Board.
• Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: Knowledge of Gaming industry experience required. Advanced knowledge of gaming, hotel and food & beverage practices and regulations, related financial and statistical performance standards required. Working knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and Minimum Internal Control Standards (MICS) required. Working knowledge of Gaming, Hotel, Point of Sale and Customer tracking systems as they relate to gaming and none gaming areas required. Knowledge of word processing and spreadsheet and data base software required. Knowledge of accounting and payroll software required. Must have working knowledge and be able to use telecommunications equipment and office machines, such as calculator, copier, fax, printer and computer. Must have conflict resolution skills and be able to identify problems and resolve issues. Must be able to establish and maintain effective communication with co-workers, subordinates, supervisors and the general public. Must have organizational skills and be able to plan, prioritize and manage work load to meet goals in a timely manner. Must maintain strict confidentiality and privacy.
• Native American preferred.