Chief Financial Officer

JOB PURPOSE:  

Under the general supervision of the Chief Executive Officer, the Chief Financial Officer (CFO) is responsible for managing the Enterprise’s financial initiatives. This includes, but is not limited to, financial strategy development, financial planning and analysis, project management, financial reporting, overseeing Finance and Accounting Operations departments (Cage, Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Purchasing, Treasury, Payroll, etc.), developing and testing the effectiveness of the Internal Controls environment, evaluating investment opportunities, and collaborating with the Chief Information Officer on the selection, configuration, and operation of financial systems in accordance with US Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (US GAAP).

This list of duties and responsibilities is illustrative only of the tasks performed by this position and is not all-inclusive.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Must be 21 years of age.
• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance or related field.
• CPA required
• Master’s Degree preferred.
• Ten years progressive work experience controlling centralized accounting.
• Five years in a management capacity.
• Gaming experience preferred.
• Must be able to pass background check, with no prior convictions of any felonies.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain Osage Nation Gaming License.
• Tribal preference and Native American Indian preference shall apply to all positions at Osage Casinos.
• Applicants must be able to perform all essential functions of job duties with or without reasonable accommodation.

SUPERVISION RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Hosts regular staff meetings to ensure communication among personnel regarding departmental activities.
• Oversees the supervision of staff, including work allocation, scheduling, training, and problem resolution.
• Directly supervises all Managers and indirectly supervises the activities of all Recruiting, interviewing, hiring, training, scheduling, supervising, evaluating, coaching, and terminating employee

GUEST SERVICE:

• Provides excellent internal and external guest services, treating all guests with courtesy and consideration at all times.
• Cooperates and communicates with all employees, always exhibiting mutual respect and consistently projecting a positive, helpful image and attitude.
• Monitors production and service levels by interacting with guest and staff

COMMUNICATION:

• Ensures company information provided by management is effectively communicated to assigned staff and ensures staff concerns, request for information, and ideas for improvement are effectively relayed to management.
• Facilitates the flow of information throughout the area of responsibility by presiding over scheduled meetings with staff and team members as required.
• Stays informed of company information and communications by reviewing all e-mails, digital boards and SharePoint  

REGULATORY COMPLIANCE:

• Maintains excellent working relationships with other Company staff and all applicable regulatory commissions and other agencies as may be applicable to ensure compliance.
• Performs all duties in accordance with company core values, objectives of the Osage Nation, internal policies and procedures, as well, as applicable laws and gaming regulations, including but not limited to, the state-tribal compact, IGRA, MICS, ONGR, the Bank Secrecy Act, Office of Foreign Asset Control, USA Patriot Act and Privacy Act. 

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

• Knowledge of the principles and practices of management and fund accounting, finance, accounting, and business administration.
• Knowledge of the standards, policies, practices, and procedures of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles and Governmental Accounting Standards.
• Knowledge of the development, preparation and control of budgets.
• Skill in operating various word-processing, spreadsheets, and database software programs in a Windows environment.
• Skill in preparing, reviewing, and analyzing operational and financial reports.
• Skill in supervising, training, and evaluating assigned staff.
• Skill in analyzing problems, projecting consequences, identifying solutions, and implementing recommendations.
• Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
• Ability to interact and maintain good working relationships with individuals of varying social and cultural backgrounds.
• Ability to create and present effective speeches and presentations.
• Ability to analyze situations and adopt appropriate courses of action.
• Ability to establish and maintain professional relationships with co-workers at all levels.
• Ability to work independently and meet strict time lines.
• Ability to make solid decisions and exercise independent judgment.
• Ability to be persuasive and tactful in controversial situations.
• Ability to interpret applicable federal, state, county and local laws, regulations, and requirements.
• Ability to ensure user compliance with the requirements of the gaming compact.
• Ability to travel.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

• Required to sit, stand or walk for up to 8 hours per day.
• Ability to stoop, kneel or crouch while performing duties.
• Ability to use hands to finger, handle, or feel.
• Ability to use arms to reach and lift above shoulders.
• Must have normal auditory and good verbal communication.
• Ability to lift, push, or pull upwards of 25 pounds.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

• Work is typically performed within an office or Casino setting.
• Exposure to second-hand smoke and a high noise level.
• Evening and weekend shifts may be required. Extended hours and irregular shifts may be required.