Vice President Finance

WHO WE ARE

An icon reborn, Rio Hotel & Casino is a vibrant oasis just one block off the famed Las Vegas Strip on Flamingo Road. Boasting newly renovated 580 square-foot guest rooms, a new 3-acre pool paradise, an energetic 150,000 square-foot casino, unique food & beverage offerings, and a massive convention and meeting complex, Rio delivers the complete Las Vegas experience to its guests.

WHAT YOU’LL DO

The Vice President of Finance is a key strategic partner to the executive team and provides guidance on financial insights, analysis and decision support for Dreamscape’s new Rio Las Vegas Hotel & Casino. This includes partnering with the CFO and Departments to implement strategies to increase revenue and profitability, managing budgets and expenses, and driving procedures, controls, and reporting systems in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles. Additionally, will follow compliance with all required regulations, laws, and company policies. 

ROLE EXPECTATIONS

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Manage all accounting and finance functions, including but not limited to:  Accounting, GL, AP, AR, Fixed Assets, Revenue, and Payroll.   

• Demonstrate strong knowledge and understanding of the operating and capital budgets, forecasting and financial reporting.

• Prepare financial forecasts, maintain and plan control procedures, including the cost accounting system, and analyze and report variances.

• Support with the Quarterly Earnings reports and calls, and daily gaming and operations reporting.

• Drive performance and strategy with the Executive team, including review  of monthly financial statements, guest service initiatives and company positioning.

• Responsible for the reconciliation and processing of the accounting records and general ledger.

• Responsible for the coordination and implementation of accounting systems and accounting control procedures.

• Provide financial planning and guidance on labor and staffing initiatives. Work with all staff to ensure maximized profits through the proper utilization of scheduling and staffing levels, and control of departmental expenses to maintain the levels of service required for the business levels.

• Guide decisions in succession planning, culture and diversity and inclusion initiatives. Mentor and provide career pathing to team members.

• Identify and adapt to changes in the economic climate and/or company profits and pivot accordingly.

• Ensure compliance with Gaming Lease Agreement.

• Interact on a daily basis with all levels of staff to maintain open communication and collect feedback for analysis (F&B, revenue management, casino operations, hotel operations, HR, security, etc.)

• Assist in preparing annual business plans and budgets and then effectively perform against plan.

• Knowledge all generally accepted accounting principles.

• Assist Management in maintaining all licenses, permits, insurance and contracts.

• Understand and comply with all gaming regulations including Title 31, SICS, and MICS regulations.

• Perform other reasonable duties and responsibilities as assigned.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

This position directly oversees the following departments and managers:

• Payroll

• Finance Operations

• Accounting

• Accounts Payable

• Accounts Receivable

REQUIREMENTS

• Minimum ten (10) years of general accounting experience, budgeting or financial analysis or financial modeling at the organizational level.  

• Strong organizational skills, solution-driven, and analytical thinker. 

• Excellent written and oral communication skills. 

• Strong interpersonal and leadership skills. 

• Able to set and successfully drive strategies for customer loyalty and Team Member culture programs. 

• Strong computer proficiency; ability to use Microsoft Office Suite and applicable financial and operational software. 

• Bachelor’s Degree (required). 

• At least 21 years of age. 

PREFERRED

• CPA accredited.

• Proficient in using financial planning systems such as Oracle, Planful or similar software.

• Prior experience at the levels of Senior Analyst, Director and Vice President.

• Experience working in large organizational structures.

• Experience working in a similar resort setting.

CERTIFICATIONS, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS

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

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Must be able to work under time constraints and within established deadlines.

• Must regularly lift and/move up to 10 pounds, and must have the ability to push, pull, reach, bend, twist, kneel and balance when performing job duties in varying work areas such as confined spaces.

WORKING CONDITIONS

• Work is performed indoors in a climate-controlled environment and exposed to various environmental factors such as but not limited to noise, dust and smoke.

Rio Las Vegas is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws. This policy applies to all employment practices within our organization, including hiring, recruiting, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, leave of absence, compensation, benefits, training, and apprenticeship. Rio Las Vegas makes hiring decisions based solely on qualifications, merit, and business needs at the time.