Senior Director, Finance

Select how often (in days) to receive an alert: Welcome to Rockingham Grand Casino, New Hampshire's premier gaming destination. As one of the newest properties in CDI’s expanding portfolio of gaming and entertainment venues, Rockingham Grand Casino offers team members the opportunity to grow their careers with a company known for its legacy of innovation and success. Here, we foster a culture of collaboration and excellence—where every team member plays a vital role in creating extraordinary experiences for our guests. JOB SUMMARY The Sr Director of Finance leads all financial activity for both properties in New Hampshire (Rockingham Grand and Chaser’s Poker Room) including accounting, financial analysis, cash operations, revenue audit, purchasing, and compliance. This role manages the timely preparation and analysis of the financial results and establishes and maintains the necessary internal controls required to safeguard the property’s assets to ensure integrity and compliance with gaming and other stateand federal regulations. This role ensures that the financial results reflect establishedaccounting and financial standards. This role is responsible for working with the propertyleaders to manage maintenance and project capital and to obtain approvals, as necessary. Thisrole is responsible for providing financial analysis and decision support to the propertyleadership team and corporate financial planning and analysis, as needed, and for developingfinancial forecasts and actions to achieve the forecasts with the property leadership team. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Lead all financial activities for New Hampshire including accounting, financial planning and analysis, revenue audit, and customer service operations. Leadership and Management of Team: Supervise and direct the day-to-day operations of assigned managers and supervisors within the finance and operations teams. Provide guidance, counseling, and training to ensure team members perform their duties effectively and efficiently and meet compliance and reporting expectations. Serve as a leader for team members while fostering teamwork, positive morale, motivation, and open communication. Maintain interpersonal working relationships among employees and the public Foster a collaborative and high-performing team environment by setting clear expectations and providing ongoing support for team members. Provide real-time feedback, conduct regular check-ins, and implement plans to continuously enhance team capabilities. Financial Planning and Analysis: Lead the development of operational and financial analytics and models for long-term financial forecasting. Lead monthly analysis of actual financial results and the development of monthly forecast updates. Develop the annual operating plan. Develop capital forecasts and implement plans to achieve efficient and effective capital spending. Provide financial modeling and analysis for capital management, pricing, sponsorships, and vendor-related activities. Work with CDI Corporate Finance and property leaders to identify opportunities for cost reductions and process improvements. Accounting and Financial Controls: Oversee accounting, financial reporting, and purchasing processes for New Hampshire properties. Ensure the team is utilizing current accounting standards, tools, and technologies to improve efficiency and timeliness in financial analysis. Develop, implement, and monitor controls over accounting, treasury, and cash-related processes. Oversee high-volume cash management logistics and ensure proper controls are in place. Manage external and internal audits to ensure financial accuracy and compliance. Maintain a thorough understanding of state and local regulatory requirements relevant to areas of responsibility and collaborate with regulatory authorities to address compliance, tax calculations, control measures, and other operational concerns. Collaborate with CDI Corporate Purchasing team to optimize procurement efficiencies and leverage volume discounts. Operational Activities: Refine financial and operating statistics to drive consistent performance and accountability across operational departments. Review departmental financial statements with operational leaders to identify inefficiencies, concerns, and performance enhancements. Work with the General Manager and leadership team to drive continuous operational improvements and ensure consistent performance. Maintain availability to work when needed, including weekends, holidays, and nights. (and, of course) Performs other duties as assigned. REQUIRED SKILLS AND ABILITIES Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP and general ledger accounting. Excellent analytical, financial modeling, problem-solving, and strategic thinking skills. Strong leadership and management abilities, with a track record of successfully leading diverse teams. Strong interpersonal skills, including the ability to interact effectively with senior and executive management required. Excellent verbal and written communication, including presentation, skills. Strong work ethic and ability to cultivate productive relationships across the organization. Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite products (Excel, PowerPoint, Access, Word) and financial reporting systems (SAP and/or JD Edwards). Available to work when needed, including weekends, holidays, and nights. Must be able to obtain and maintain a valid racing license. Willingness and ability to pass suitability requirements of a gaming licensing body, including submission of detailed background and financial data. EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or a related field required. Master’s degree and/or CPA preferred. Minimum of 8 years of experience in accounting, financial reporting, and analysis, and at least 3 years of experience managing a financial department. Experience leading and managing a team with a track record of success. Experience in gaming financial analysis and accounting and casino operations preferred. Extensive experience in financial accounting, treasury management, budgeting, and cost accounting. Guest service experience preferred. PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS & WORKING CONDITIONS While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit or stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and talk or hear. The employee maybe requiredto lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. The employee maybe requiredto work long hours, including nights, weekends, and holidays. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to loud. The employee may be exposed to smoke when on the floor of the gaming room. The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or disability. Work With Us Churchill Downs Incorporated is an inclusive and fun place to work. We celebrate unique approaches and points of view. We believe diversity is a mindset that drives excellence. We’re always learning, evolving and growing. We innovate through mutual respect of ideas and collaboration. This allows us to build a common language that inspires our team members and propels us toward the achievement of our vision. #J-18808-Ljbffr Churchill Downs Incorporated