Vice President of Finance

About the Role

The Vice President of Finance leads the strategic and technical operations for the finance department at Plainridge Park Casino. This individual will work closely with property and corporate teams to achieve financial goals and objectives through driving revenue and cost savings. Directs the overall operations and team within the Finance department. Develops, implements, and manages operational goals and monitors achievements of performance and profit objectives.

Ensures that scheduling is done in an effective and efficient manner, while maintaining labor costs, meeting staffing objectives, and achieving deadlines. Responsible for preparing, monitoring, and adhering to budgets and ensuring compliance with departmental budget initiatives. Reports budget concerns/deviations to the Executive Management / GM.

Enthusiastically supports, actively promotes, and demonstrates superior customer service in accordance with department and company standards and programs. Ensures customer service standards are followed by all team members and addresses issues as they arise. Responsible for the overall achievement of department customer service goals.

Responsible for the development, maintenance, and documentation of the Accounting System of Internal Control. Plans, coordinates, and executes an efficient accounting and financial reporting system that provides data. Financial Reporting as required by, among other Regulatory Bodies, the Securities and Exchange Commission (including requirements under Sarbanes-Oxley), the Internal Revenue Service, and the governing state.

Responsible for all regulatory compliance related to the Accounting System of Internal Controls as required by, among other agencies and governing bodies. Creates and maintains a periodic, quality internal reporting process to be used by Company Management for purposes of analyzing results of operations and making business and operating decisions about the direction of the Company.

Brings plans for operating efficiency to the attention of Management and assists in implementation of developed processes. Responsible for the annual Company Budget and Capital Plan, inclusive of planning, executing, and reporting on the variances from actual operating results. Responsible for developing and maintaining a qualified staff that has the capabilities of executing the required actions necessary for complying with all Financial Reporting and Accounting Internal Controls as outlined by the Company.

Continuously maintain knowledge and understanding of rules and regulations as promulgated by, among other governing bodies, Generally Accepted Accounting Principles, the Securities and Exchange Commission, the Internal Revenue Service, the State Department of Revenue, and the State Gaming Commission. Ensures compliance with all regulatory requirements within the area of responsibility and reports potential issues to Executive Management / GM. Maintains strict confidentiality in all departmental and company matters.

Responsibilities

• Lead the strategic and technical operations for the finance department.
• Work closely with property and corporate teams to achieve financial goals and objectives through driving revenue and cost savings.
• Direct the overall operations and team within the Finance department.
• Develop, implement, and manage operational goals and monitor achievements of performance and profit objectives.
• Ensure effective and efficient scheduling while maintaining labor costs and meeting staffing objectives.
• Prepare, monitor, and adhere to budgets; ensure compliance with departmental budget initiatives.
• Report budget concerns/deviations to Executive Management / GM.
• Support, promote, and demonstrate superior customer service.
• Ensure customer service standards are followed by all team members.
• Develop, maintain, and document the Accounting System of Internal Control.
• Plan, coordinate, and execute an efficient accounting and financial reporting system.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements (e.g., SEC, IRS, Sarbanes-Oxley).
• Create and maintain a periodic internal reporting process for management decision-making.
• Bring plans for operating efficiency to management and assist in implementation.
• Oversee the annual Company Budget and Capital Plan, including variance reporting.
• Develop and maintain a qualified staff for financial reporting and internal controls.
• Maintain knowledge of accounting principles and regulatory requirements.
• Ensure compliance with all regulatory requirements and report potential issues.
• Maintain strict confidentiality in all departmental and company matters.

Requirements

• Must be at least 21 years of age.
• Bachelor’s Degree, preferred in Accounting; 10 or more years of experience or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Ability to respond to common inquiries or complaints from guests, regulatory agencies, and community members.
• Ability to present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, employees, and guests.
• Ability to interpret technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form.
• Ability to solve practical problems and navigate a variety of situations.
• Supervisory responsibilities, including staff development, training, and performance evaluations.
• Responsible for rewards and recognition programs to maximize employee engagement.
• Determines recommendations for staffing, interviewing, hiring, and scheduling.
• Evaluates team members and delivers constructive feedback.
• Determines work procedures and expedites workflow.
• Responsible for employee performance (disciplining, coaching, counseling).

Skills

• Ability to read and interpret documents in English (e.g., safety rules, operating instructions, procedure manuals).
• Verbal and written communication skills in English.
• Ability to apply commonsense understanding to carry out instructions in written, oral, or diagram form.
• Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations

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

Physical Demands

• Regularly required to stand and use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls.
• Frequently required to reach with hands and arms, talk, or hear.
• Specific vision abilities required: close vision, color vision, and peripheral vision.
• Regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds, and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to push, pull, reach, bend, twist, stoop, stack, crouch, kneel, and balance in varying work areas, including confined spaces.

Work Environment

The work environment is usually moderate in noise level. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Pay

Salary ranges from $140,000 to $190,000.

Benefits

• Day-one medical coverage.
• 401(k) matching.
• Annual performance bonus.
• Paid time off earned according to local policy, increasing with length of employment.
• Wellness programs supporting financial, physical, and mental well-being.