Senior Financial Analyst

Description

Little Creek Casino Resort Vision and Mission Expectations: Little Creek Casino Resort team members display their best performance with professional and energetic behavior to promote us as the friendliest casino to our distinguished guests and the best place to work with quality jobs in the region to our team members. 

SUMMARY

Under the guidance of the Financial Planning & Analysis Manager, the Senior Financial Analyst plays a pivotal role in enhancing the financial decision-making process at LCCR. This role dives deep into financial analysis, guiding the entire business by offering insights that align with LCCR's objectives. Success in this position not only signifies business growth and profitability but also reinforces LCCR's reputation as the premier casino destination for our guests and as a as a provider of quality jobs for our team.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Financial Analysis and Modeling:

• Develop and maintain advanced financial models, emphasizing areas like hotel operations and casino financial reporting.
• Participate actively in short-term and long-term financial forecasting.
• Analyze historical, current, and future financial trends for comprehensive insights.
• Assess promotional program effectiveness, comparing generated revenue against costs.

Reporting and Database Management

• Produce consistent financial and statistical reports for managerial decisions.
• Create and manage databases across departments, including but not limited to finance, gaming, marketing, and staffing.
• Prepare daily, weekly, and monthly reports as necessary to track significant budget deviations and special project reports as requested by management.
• Increase productivity with automated accounting applications, coordinating data requirements.

Collaboration and Support

• Collaborate with management to efficiently interpret and analyze inventory data.
• Support management with timely financial and operational results.
• Engage with managers to foster understanding and achievement of departmental goals.
• Work with management to boost efficiency and performance through improved processes.
• Serve as a vital resource for operational analysis to other departments.

Compliance and Standards

• Strictly adhere to Gaming Commission Regulations and all relevant laws.
• Assist in ensuring financial actions and reports are in line with profitability goals, budget alignments, and industry standards.
• Audit unusual transactions and budget variances to maintain adherence to expected financial behaviors.

Assistance and Special Tasks

• Assist in a range of financial analyses, including:
• Operational revenues and expenditure.
• Financial statements, scorecards, and key performance indicators.
• Revenue forecasts and expenditure projections related to the budget.
• Workforce financial modeling.
• Database queries for gaming statistics and operational performance.
• Analysis and interpretation of accounting, marketing, and operational data.
• Improve the communication and flow of financial information for informed business decisions.
• Support the data warehousing of key performance indicators and relational databases.
• Undertake special projects as designated by management.

ESSENTIAL BEHAVIORAL EXPECTATIONS

• Confidentiality: Always safeguard sensitive and private information.
• Accountability: Be accountable to both team members and the organization, which includes consistent attendance at meetings and trainings.
• Cultural Sensitivity: Display genuine sensitivity towards the Native American Culture, and take active steps to learn more about the Squaxin Island Tribe.
• Adherence to Guidelines: Operate within the boundaries set by the Little Creek Casino Resort Human Resources, specific departmental policies, and all other applicable rules and regulations.
• Commitment to LCCR's Vision: Continually practice, uphold, and champion the mission, vision, and values of LCCR.
• Versatility: Undertake any other tasks or duties as needed, always aiming to further the success of LCCR.
• Guest Relations: Familiarize yourself with and actively implement LCCR’s “7 Waterways” to ensure our guests have the best experience possible.
• Emotional Intelligence Development: Continuously nurture and apply personal emotional intelligence, encompassing facets like self-awareness, self-management, social awareness, and relationship management.
• Interpersonal Skills: Demonstrate emotional intelligence, especially in interactions with colleagues, managers, supervisors, and our valued guests.
• Uphold LCCR Values: Embrace and exemplify LCCR's core values, with a focus on engagement, recognizing strengths, and nurturing emotional intelligence.

PERSONAL COMPETENCIES

We foster a team-oriented environment at LCCR and depend on the Senior Financial Analyst to represent our enterprise in a courteous and professional manner with special attention to financial integrity and strategic insights.

• Analytical Proficiency: Demonstrated ability to dissect complex financial data, identify trends, and provide actionable insights to drive business performance.
• Strategic Thinking: A forward-looking perspective that aligns financial analysis with the organization's broader goals, ensuring recommendations bolster both short-term and long-term objectives.
• Effective Communication: The capacity to convey intricate financial information in a clear and compelling manner to both technical and non-technical stakeholders, ensuring mutual understanding and informed decision-making.
• Collaborative Mindset: A strong inclination towards team-oriented work, fostering healthy relationships with cross-functional teams, and leveraging collective expertise to achieve optimal outcomes.
• Adaptability & Continuous Learning: An intrinsic motivation to stay updated with industry advancements, coupled with the flexibility to adapt to evolving business landscapes and consistently refine skill sets.

S.I.G.E. TRIBAL - STATE COMPACT & ACCOUNTING & INTERNAL CONTROL

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Responsible for internal control and compact compliance regarding operations and ensure compliance with regulation of the Tribal Gaming Commission.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

While this role doesn't have any direct reports, it necessitates making balanced, independent decisions while adhering to the guidance provided by the manager.

Requirements

QUALIFICATIONS

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

To perform the job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or ability required. 

Language Skills

• Ability to read and understand all company policies and procedures.
• Effective communication in English, tailored to both employees and guests.
• Capability to fill out standard forms and reports. 

Mathematical Skills              

• Advanced proficiency in arithmetic, algebra, graphing, probability, and statistics.

Reasoning Ability

• Critical Reasoning: The ability to methodically evaluate financial data, discern underlying patterns, and logically deduce implications for strategic decision-making while considering potential risks and benefits.
• Scenario Analysis: The capacity to envision multiple financial outcomes based on varying conditions or decisions, allowing for a comprehensive understanding of potential scenarios and aiding in proactive strategic planning.

Other Skills and Abilities

• Software Proficiency: Familiarity with accounting software is essential, with a preference for candidates experienced in Microsoft Dynamics 365 Accounting System. Familiarity with BI tools like Microsoft Power BI or Tableau would be an added bonus.
• Operational Efficiency: Capable of working both autonomously to meet strict deadlines and collaboratively within a team-driven, goal-oriented environment.
• Exceptional Guest Service: A commitment to consistently deliver outstanding service to all stakeholders, whether they're internal colleagues or external guests.
• Regulatory Knowledge: Possess the competency to interpret and adhere to a range of legal requirements, encompassing federal, state, county, and local laws and regulations.
• Technical Expertise: Demonstrable skill in operating business computers and office equipment, with proficiency in a Windows environment, notably applications like Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint, and other PC-based accounting software.

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor's degree in finance, business, or accounting is required. 
• Master’s in Finance, Accounting, or Business Administration is preferred.
• CMA preferred
• Three (3) or more years’ experience in financial analysis, preferably within the casino, food and beverage, or hospitality industry.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations

• Ability to acquire Class III Gaming License issued from Squaxin Island Gaming Commission 

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by a team member to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. 

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk; and use hands to finger, handle, or feel.
• The employee frequently is required to reach with hands and arms and talk or hear.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. 

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. 

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to tobacco fumes.

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