VP of Finance (Multi-Property)

We’re always looking for talent that believes in having fun. At PENN Entertainment, you’ll get to be a part of an exciting industry, where the days and nights are fast paced. You’ll work with an incredibly diverse set of co-workers driven by their enthusiasm for helping people find and have more fun. You’ll also get to work at a company that cares about your career growth and will help you get the support you need to expand your possibilities. 

Hollywood Casino Toledo established in 2012 is a dynamic and forward-thinking operation that prides itself on helping our guests find fun. As the key provider of casino, food, and entertainment experiences for over 2 million guests annually, we have the great responsibility of ensuring we stay at the top of our game. Our property boasts over 125,000 sq. ft. of gaming space and includes over 1,600 slot machines, 39 tables, a 12-table poker room, a sportsbook and 5 distinctive restaurants.

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We’re seeking a dynamic and entrepreneurial finance leader who is excited to support and accelerate the property’s growth trajectory. Blending financial expertise, operational insight, and exceptional leadership capabilities, our new executive will drive and execute a unified strategy across the property. He/she will effectively deliver key metrics to the property executive team and PENN’s senior leadership. A curious and thought-provoking leader, he/she will thrive in both front- and back-of-house operations.

This individual will also have financial strategy oversight at our sister property, Hollywood Gaming at Mahoning Valley Race Course in Youngstown, Ohio.

• Manages operational goals and monitors achievements of performance and profit objectives.
• Responsible for preparing, monitoring and adhering to budgets and ensuring compliance to departmental budget initiatives. Reports budget concerns / deviations to the Executive Management / GM.
• Enthusiastically supports, actively promotes, and demonstrates superior customer service in accordance with department and company standards and programs.  Ensures customer service standards are followed by all team members and addresses issues as they arise.  Responsible for the overall achievement of department customer service goals.    
• Responsible for the development, maintenance, and documentation of the Accounting System of Internal Control.
• Plans, coordinates, and executes an efficient accounting and financial reporting system which provides data.
• Financial Reporting as required by, among other Regulatory Bodies, The Securities and Exchange Commission (including requirements under Sarbanes-Oxley), the Internal Revenue Service, and the governing state.
• Brings plans for operating efficiency to the attention of Management and assists in implementation of developed processes.
• Responsible for the annual Company Budget and Capital Plan, inclusive of planning, executing and reporting on the variances from actual operating results.
• Responsible for developing and maintaining a qualified staff that has the capabilities of executing the required actions necessary for complying with all Financial Reporting and Accounting Internal Controls as outlined by the Company.
• Continuously maintain knowledge and understanding of rules and regulations as promulgated by, among other governing bodies, Generally Accepted Accounting Principles, the Securities and Exchange Commission, the Internal Revenue Service, the State Department of Revenue, the State Gaming Commission.
• Responsible for ensuring the compliance with all regulatory compliance within area of responsibility and reporting potential issues to Executive Management / GM.
• Maintains strict confidentiality in all departmental and company matters.

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting/finance, 7-10 years of related experience or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Passion to learn and succeed within a casino gaming/hospitality organization.
• The comfortability to respond to common inquiries or complaints from guests, regulatory agencies, and community members.
• The ability to present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, employees, and guests.
• Comfort or experience working in a collaborative shared services environment.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to distill financial information to the property.
• A passion for operations and the ability to lead a guest facing department.
• Practical problem-solving skills that allow for making the best financial decisions for the property.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES                                                     

This job has supervisory responsibilities.

• Responsible for staff development and training programs.
• Responsible for rewards and recognition program to maximize employee engagement.
• Evaluates team members within department and delivers constructive feedback to employees in regards to performance.
• Determines recommendation for staffing (including interviewing and hiring) and scheduling (planning, assigning and directing work) to meet business needs.
• Determines work procedures and expedites workflow.
• Responsible for employee performance (disciplining, coaching, counseling)

LANGUAGE SKILLS

Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.  Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.  Ability to communicate effectively and diplomatically with executives, visitors, fellow employees, and the general public.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS

Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.  Ability to compute rate and percent.

COMPUTER SKILLS                                              

To perform this job successfully, an individual should have proficient skills in using Microsoft Office

products, specifically, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook and Lotus Organizer, and be comfortable searching and retrieving information from the Internet. 

REASONING ABILITY

Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only

limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral or schedule form.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS  

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit and talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to stand.  Physically mobile with reasonable accommodations including ability to push, pull, carry and lift up to 25 lbs., and the ability to push, pull, reach, bend, twist, stoop, stack, crouch, kneel and balance when performing job duties in varying work areas such as confined spaces Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT 

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to outside weather conditions. The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet.

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