Director Of Finance

Job Details

Job Location:

Norman - Norman, OK 73026

Position Type:
Full Time

Job Shift: Day

The Director of Finance is responsible for all areas relating to accounting/finance functions and financial reporting for Thunderbird Entertainment Center. The Finance Director is responsible for daily, weekly, and monthly accounting tasks and activities, as well as making recommendations to the General Manager for developing and maintaining accounting principles, practices and procedures to ensure accurate and timely financial reporting. The Finance Director must be able to meet strict deadlines and a multitude of accounting activities including general ledger preparation, financial reporting, budgeting and forecasting.

The Director will work hours appropriate to meet the needs of the business, which may include nights, weekends and holidays.

• Develops and implements overall strategic goals for the Finance department and TEC in conjunction with the needs of the business
• Plan, develop, organize, implement, direct and evaluate the organizational fiscal function and performance
• Plan, sets and directs accounting, auditing and finance staff
• Participate in the development of the companys plans and programs as a strategic partner
• Performs all supervisory responsibilities associated with the finance department including employee related issues
• Develops and maintains budget for department
• Develops a reliable cash flow projection process and reporting mechanism that include minimum cash thresholds to meet operating needs
• Ensures an accurate and timely monthly, quarterly and year-end close and required financial reports
• Evaluation and advise on impact of short and long term planning and goals
• Establishes and maintains relationships with contractors, vendors, equipment suppliers, management and staff
• Responds to inquiries from the GM regarding financial results, special reporting requests and works with the retained Auditing firm to ensure a clean and timely year-end audit
• Enforces company policies and procedures as a member of management
• Adheres to current trends and developments in accounting/finance and remains competent with all levels of information
• Ensures all financial reporting deadlines are met
• Maintains high level of confidentiality at all times
• Performs other duties as assigned

• Strong attention to detail and excellent organizational skills.
• Knowledge and experience with budget preparation and analyzing a variety of financial reports.
• Demonstrated ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously; skill in working in an environment subject to constant interruptions and quickly changing priorities; ability to prioritize and delegate responsibilities when necessary; effective time-management skills.
• Knowledge of the operation of a variety of computer software, including word processing, database, spreadsheet and graphic applications.
• Knowledge of Thunderbird Casino programs, activities, and events
• Knowledge of general management principles and practices
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills to establish and maintain effective working relationships with staff, vendors, Board members, and the public, both in person and through phone, e-mail and written correspondence.
• Ability to learn quickly, self-leader with initiative, highly flexible and comfortable in a constantly changing environment.
• Ability to train, instruct and supervise a variety of employees at all levels.
• Knowledge of the policies and procedures of Thunderbird Casino.
• Skill in researching, developing and preparing or outsourcing IT activities.

Direct supervisory responsibilities for all accounting, auditing and finance employees.

• Required to walk, sit and stand for periods of time.
• Ability to push, lift and carry up to 50 lbs.
• Ability to bend, stoop, kneel and move intermittently throughout the day.

• Indoor/Outdoor; exposure to external environmental conditions possible.
• Exposure to smoke and second hand smoke.
• Noise level can be minimal to intense.

• Bachelors degree in Accounting, Finance or…