Chief Financial Officer

$150,000 - $200,000/Yr

Santa Clara Development Corporation - Española, NM

Full-time - Executive

Española, NM

Management of Companies and Enterprises

About the position

The Chief Financial Officer (CFO) at the Santa Clara Development Corporation (SCDC) is a pivotal role responsible for the overall direction, administration, and coordination of all activities within the corporate Finance department. This includes overseeing key areas such as Accounting, Purchasing, Revenue Audit, Drop & Count, Accounts Payable (A/P), Accounts Receivable (A/R), and Compliance. The CFO will work closely with the CEO, COO, and department directors to create, develop, and implement an effective financial strategy that ensures all internal controls and policies are in place for smooth operations across multiple business units, including hotel, casino, golf course, construction/development, and retail outlets. In this role, the CFO will ensure the quality of management operations and communication within the finance department, maintaining the integrity of all financial data produced by the operating business units. The CFO will oversee the enforcement of financial policies, procedures, laws, regulations, and internal controls uniformly across the company. A strong understanding of GAAP standards is essential, as the CFO will be responsible for the timely completion of corporate financial reports and statements. The role also involves reviewing daily operating unit financial reports for accuracy and coordinating detailed monthly and ad hoc corporate financial reports, including rolling forecasts for Corporate Business Plans. The CFO will facilitate the flow of information throughout the business units by organizing and presiding over regularly scheduled meetings with executive team members. Accountability for the accuracy and thoroughness of records and reports is paramount, as the CFO will directly supervise senior Financial Management employees and support the activities of all divisions within the Finance Department. This includes responsibilities such as interviewing, hiring, training employees, planning, assigning, directing work, appraising performance, and addressing complaints and resolving problems.

Responsibilities

• Create, develop, and implement an effective financial organization strategy for the corporation.
• Ensure quality management operations and communication in all areas of the corporate finance department.
• Maintain the integrity of all financial data produced by operating business units.
• Oversee business units to ensure compliance with financial policies, procedures, laws, and regulations.
• Maintain working knowledge of GAAP standards and ensure timely completion of corporate financial reports.
• Review daily operating unit financial reports for accuracy.
• Coordinate and prepare detailed monthly and ad hoc corporate financial reports and rolling forecasts.
• Facilitate the flow of information throughout business units by organizing regular meetings with executive team members.
• Supervise senior Financial Management employees and support all divisions of the Finance Department.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business Administration from an accredited four-year college or university required.
• CPA and/or MBA preferred.
• Minimum of five years' accounting/finance experience in the Gaming Industry required.
• Minimum of five years management experience at an executive level required.
• Excellent communication skills and effective public speaking skills are required.
• Strong critical thinking skills are required.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience in financial management within the gaming industry is preferred.
• Familiarity with regulatory compliance in the gaming sector.

Benefits

• Competitive salary range of $150,000 - $200,000.
• Opportunities for professional development and growth within the organization.