The Vice President of Finance, who reports to the President,  is responsible for all accounting, finance functions, and directing property operations by working within the overall company strategic planning and policy framework; directs operating entities for successful implementation of corporate business policies, goals and objectives.

The incumbent is also required to ensure the achievement of gaming commission reporting and audit requirements; directs the entire Finance Department in order to assure the safeguarding of company assets; compliance with company policy and procedures; provides input and support in the conceptual, strategic and policy formulation functions of the company; directs and coordinates organizational operating activities to achieve optimum operating efficiencies and economies, and maximize company revenues and profits.

Responsibilities

These functions are intended as a general illustration of the work performed in this job classification and are not all inclusive for this position.

• Creates an atmosphere that induces guests to make Hard Rock their choice for gaming entertainment; responsible for actively building and retaining guest relations and acts as a mentor to team members in order to provide superior guest service. 
• Ensures delivery of superior internal and external guest service with every interaction including the Hard Rock Competencies of Business Results, Team member Engagement and Guest Engagement for this position and responsible departments.
• Assumes management responsibility for day-to-day operations and financial activities; successfully directs departments to fulfill regulatory compliance.
• Establishes department standard, guidelines and objectives, and maintains other administrative processes such as budget and staffing to ensure proper planning and efficient operation of assigned areas.
• Develops reporting and monitoring systems to accomplish objectives, maintains control of assets and fulfills regulatory compliance.
• Prepares operating budgets, monitor budgetary compliance and take action on budget variance items.
• Hires, motivates, evaluates and directs management and other staff in order to ensure team members receive adequate guidance to achieve established department objectives; responsible for morale of department and its team members through quality supervision and training.
• Formulates operating policies and procedures for responsible departments. Coordinates and interfaces with Gaming regulators for company and audits and other regulatory issues; oversees filing and reporting requirements imposed by the Gaming Commission.
• Designs, develops, implements, monitors, and maintains gaming related management and accounting systems to ensure that systems are consistent with accounting and gaming requirements. Involvement in various other projects as assigned.
• Provides recommendations to management on issues pertaining to gaming audit, accounting, and regulations in order to provide informational and analytical support for management decision-making.
• Keeps abreast of federal, state, and local laws to ensure compliance with all laws and regulations.
• Performs special audits to provide high level of expertise on matters of a complex or sensitive nature.
• Attend and participate in meetings, completing follow-up as assigned.