The Chief Financial Officer is responsible for the analysis, planning, implementation, and management of all financial activities of Morongo Casino Resort and Spa including financial reporting, strategy, forecasting, cost analysis, budgeting and strategic planning. Establishes accounting policies, procedures, controls and reporting systems in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles. Responsible for the overall integrity and accuracy of the accounting system. Ensures that all financial accounting systems are accurate, efficient and in accordance with professional accounting practices. Ensures casino's compliance with provisions of the State Compact, IGRA, NIGC, Tribal Ordinances, Gaming Agency regulations, cash transaction reporting, and IRS withholding & reporting requirements.

• Manages all financial departments and functions of Casino.
• Directly responsible for all activities of the Finance Department which includes oversight of Accounting, Auditing, Cash Operations, Count Room, Purchasing and the Warehouse.
• Responsible for the reconciliation and processing of the accounting records and general ledger.
• Responsible for the timely and accurate financial reporting based on generally accepted accounting principles.
• Responsible for the safety and security of all Morongo Casino Resort and Spa financial records in keeping with all applicable regulations.
• Has management responsibility for GL, A/P, A/R, Payroll/Benefits in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles.
• Responsible for the coordination and implementation of accounting systems and accounting control procedures.  

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Requires strong leadership and motivational skills. Will interact with various levels of staff, management, government officials, and the public. 
• Maintains staff by recruiting, selecting and training team members; maintaining a safe and secure work environment; developing personal growth opportunities.
• Accomplishes staff results by communicating job expectations; planning, monitoring, and appraising job results; coaching, counseling, and disciplining team members; developing, coordinating, and enforcing systems, policies, procedures, and productivity standards.

Ability to maintain strict confidentiality of sensitive information. Ability to read and analyze information detailing assets, liabilities and capital, and prepare P&L statements. Advanced skills in the use of PC and related software applications. Advanced knowledge of federal and state tax laws. Ability to understand and process complex paperwork. Strong interpersonal and communication skills. Ability to tactfully and diplomatically deal with the public and staff. Must possess excellent business sense and high professional ethics. Must possess a high regard for guest service and team member relations, with the ability to perform in fast paced and goal-oriented environment.

EDUCATION and EXPERIENCE:

Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or Business required. Advanced degree preferred. Fifteen (15) years general accounting experience required. Ten (10) years of progressive management experience required. Equivalent combination of education and related experience will be considered in lieu of minimum educational/experience requirements above.

LICENSES, CERTIFICATES, REGISTRATIONS:

Active Certified Public Accounting (CPA) license preferred. Must undergo and successfully pass a background investigation to obtain and maintain a gaming license issued by the Morongo Gaming Agency.

LANGUAGE SKILLS:

Exceptional reading, writing and public speaking skills are important to the successful conduct of this position.  Ability to read, analyze and interpret technical reports, general business periodicals, professional journals or governmental regulations. Ability to write reports and business correspondence.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS:

Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions and decimals. Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, rates, ratio, proportions and percentages. 

REASONING ABILITY:

Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts and draw valid conclusions. Ability to interpret an extensive variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram or schedule form. Ability to apply legal, regulatory and procedure doctrine, concepts and policy to practical situations. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

While performing the duties of this job, the team member is regularly required to stand; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; talk or hear; and taste or smell. The team member frequently is required to walk and reach with hands and arms.  The team member is frequently required to sit. The team member must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds.  Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those a team member encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.  This is a fast paced work environment and the position requires the ability to cope with it. The casino has moderate to loud noise levels and is a smoking environment. 

WORKING HOURS:

Because we are open 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, most positions require flexibility in scheduling and may require team members be available for evenings, weekends, holidays and special events. A typical workweek and normal work schedules may vary based on business needs and may include scheduled shifts Monday through Sunday.

INDIAN PREFERENCE:

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer while practicing Native American preference according to law.