Manager Finance - Gaming

About this role

At Palms Casino Resort, our leaders help shape our future by creating a culture where people thrive and guests feel the difference. Guided by our Mission, Vision, and Leadership Expectations, this role drives excellence through teamwork, innovation, and care. Reporting to the Director Accounting, the Manager Finance Gaming oversees the operational accounting functions and ensures that accurate financial information is provided to senior management for decision-making purposes for gaming operations. Responsibilities include revenue reconciliations, audit, tax preparation and compliance with Palms policies and procedures, Internal Control Standards, and all other regulatory requirements. The ideal candidate must be a self-starter, detail-oriented, highly motivated, with the ability to execute and develop quality work as necessary with the highest standards and attention to detail. Collaboration, organization, and time management skills are key to success in this position. At Palms Casino Resort, your leadership makes a difference. We work together to inspire teams, achieve results, and shape a culture where people thrive.

Core Responsibilities: • Responsible for managing the casino revenue accounting function, policies, procedures, and auditing functions.

• Ensures compliance with all federal regulatory requirements, including Title 31 and tax reporting.

• Prepares and ensures accuracy of the gaming audit revenue reporting.

• Reviews monthly financial statements and compiles review comments for follow-up.

• Ensures compliance with Minimum Internal Control Standards, Standards of Operation and Management, Sarbanes Oxley and Bank Secrecy Act reporting requirements.

• Reviews operational results for inconsistencies and communicates recommended improvements.

• Oversight and implementation of company and department Policies & SOPs.

• Ensures the timely and accurate monthly and annual closing of the general ledger.

• Responsible for the monthly review of operating expenses and variance analysis to ensure departments are adhering to their budgets.

• Reviews and enforces internal accounting controls and assurance of compliance with SOX.

• Facilitates external and internal audits.

• Oversees the preparation of performance reports for leadership including revenue and compliance reports for all gaming areas.

• Maintains the Internal Control Submissions, updating routinely to reflect changes as they occur.  

• Evaluates and analyzes revenue data and reconciles cash discrepancies by researching and correcting variance problems.

• Responsible for assisting in the selection and implementation of new or upgraded software for accounting and other gaming-related software.

• Makes hiring decisions and designs individual development plans with succession planning in mind for all key roles in casino accounting.

• Consistent and regular attendance is an essential function of this job.

• Perform other job duties as requested.

Qualifications: • 3 years supervisory experience required.

• 2 years of experience in gaming operations or accounting required.

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance or similar field of study is required.

• Certified Public Accountants (CPA) license preferred.

• Minimum of 3 years’ experience in Audit, Accounting, Fraud, Risk, Compliance, or other professional investigative or risk-based experience is required.

• Intermediate knowledge of Title 31 Banking Secrecy Act Regulations required.

• Advanced knowledge of accounting software, database software and casino operating systems preferred.

• Ability to obtain and maintain a Nevada Gaming License.

• Equivalent combination of education and progressive, relevant, and direct experience may be considered in lieu of minimum educational/experience requirements indicated above.

• Demonstrated experience developing department goals and action plans in accordance with property and overall company goals.

• Excellent verbal, written and executive level presentation skills.

• Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office products.

• Regular and predictable attendance is expected and an essential function of this position.

Physical Demands & Work Environment: • Work is performed in a climate-controlled office setting.

• Must be tolerant to varying conditions of noise level, temperature, illumination, and air quality.

• May be exposed to smoke.

• The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to loud.

• Constant contact with executives, department management, Team Members, and guests.

• Prolonged sitting or standing and mobility.

• Balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, reaching, pushing, pulling, lifting, grasping, talking, hearing, repetitive motions.

• Lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects and/or move up to 50 pounds occasionally.

• Eye/hand coordination.

• Use of standard office equipment.

• Ability to distinguish letters, numbers, and symbols.

Equal Opportunity Employer:

At Palms Casino Resort, we are committed to creating a work environment where the growth and well-being of our Team Members is the top priority. We provide equal employment opportunities to all Team Members and applicants for employment and we prohibit discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

Palms Casino Resort, its affiliates and subsidiaries will make reasonable accommodations in compliance with applicable law.

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