Vice President Finance

About Us

An icon reborn, Rio Hotel & Casino is a vibrant oasis just one block off the famed Las Vegas Strip on Flamingo Road. Boasting newly renovated 580 square-foot guest rooms, a new 3-acre pool paradise, an energetic 150,000 square-foot casino, unique food & beverage offerings, and a massive convention and meeting complex, Rio delivers the complete Las Vegas experience to its guests.

Responsibilities

• Manage all accounting and finance functions, including but not limited to: Accounting, GL, AP, AR, Fixed Assets, Revenue, and Payroll.
• Demonstrate strong knowledge and understanding of the operating and capital budgets, forecasting, and financial reporting.
• Prepare financial forecasts, maintain and plan control procedures, including the cost accounting system, and analyze and report variances.
• Support with the Quarterly Earnings reports and calls, and daily gaming and operations reporting.
• Drive performance and strategy with the Executive team, including review of monthly financial statements, guest service initiatives, and company positioning.
• Responsible for the reconciliation and processing of the accounting records and general ledger.
• Responsible for the coordination and implementation of accounting systems and accounting control procedures.
• Provide financial planning and guidance on labor and staffing initiatives.
• Work with all staff to ensure maximized profits through the proper utilization of scheduling and staffing levels, and control of departmental expenses to maintain the levels of service required for the business levels.
• Guide decisions in succession planning, culture, and diversity and inclusion initiatives. Mentor and provide career pathing to team members.
• Identify and adapt to changes in the economic climate and/or company profits and pivot accordingly.
• Ensure compliance with Gaming Lease Agreement.
• Interact on a daily basis with all levels of staff to maintain open communication and collect feedback for analysis (F&B, revenue management, casino operations, hotel operations, HR, security, etc.).
• Assist in preparing annual business plans and budgets and then effectively perform against plan.
• Knowledge of all generally accepted accounting principles.
• Assist Management in maintaining all licenses, permits, insurance, and contracts.
• Understand and comply with all gaming regulations including Title 31, SICS, and MICS regulations.
• Perform other reasonable duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Supervisory Responsibilities

This position directly oversees the following departments and managers:

• Payroll
• Finance Operations
• Accounting
• Accounts Payable
• Accounts Receivable

Requirements

• Minimum ten (10) years of general accounting experience, budgeting, or financial analysis or financial modeling at the organizational level.
• Strong organizational skills, solution-driven, and analytical thinker.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Strong interpersonal and leadership skills.
• Able to set and successfully drive strategies for customer loyalty and Team Member culture programs.
• Strong computer proficiency; ability to use Microsoft Office Suite and applicable financial and operational software.
• Bachelor’s Degree (required).
• At least 21 years of age.

Preferred Qualifications

• CPA accredited.
• Proficient in using financial planning systems such as Oracle, Planful, or similar software.
• Prior experience at the levels of Senior Analyst, Director, and Vice President.
• Experience working in large organizational structures.
• Experience working in a similar resort setting.

Certifications, Licenses, Registrations

Must be able to qualify for licenses and permits required by federal, state, and local regulations.

Physical Requirements

• Must be able to work under time constraints and within established deadlines.
• Must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds, and must have the ability to push, pull, reach, bend, twist, kneel, and balance when performing job duties in varying work areas such as confined spaces.

Working Conditions

Work is performed indoors in a climate-controlled environment and exposed to various environmental factors such as but not limited to noise, dust, and smoke.