Financial Analyst

Odawa Casino Resort

Job Description

Job Title:Financial Analyst

Reports To: Director of Finance

Department:Accounting

Status:Exempt

Job Code: FINAYS

Pay Grade: FIN8

Date Written:11/05/2021

Revision Date:11/21/2024

Job Summary: The Financial Analyst is responsible for preparing, coordinating, and documenting financial analysis reports and projects, and overseeing accounts payable, inventory, and payroll.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities:

• Has authority to hire, terminate, promote, demote, transfer, provide training opportunities, recommend merit increases, evaluate performance, create and adjust performance standards, create and/or delegate staff scheduling, invoke disciplinary action and demonstrate the fair and equitable treatment of all Team Members.
• Exhibits Leadership skills through the continuous evaluation, guidance and encouragement of Team Members.
• Assists the Director of Finance with the preparation of financial analyses and reports.
• Assists the Director of Finance with month-end, quarter-end and year-end financial reporting.
• Assists the Director of Finance throughout the yearly budget and budget modification process.
• Assists the Director of Finance with applicable quarterly financial and loan covenant compliance reporting.
• Assists with preparing and monitoring the annual Capital Expenditure budget. 
• Reconciles CapEx monthly with the budget, general ledger and available CapEx funds; provides reports to the Director of Finance.
• Reconciles casino construction projects AIA Pay Applications or similar paperwork.
• Assists Director of Finance and General Manager with strategic planning via supporting analytics.
• Assists with outside auditors during periodic or annual audits and assists in the preparation of audit schedules.
• Coordinates more complex analytical projects with other members of the finance team and/or other departments.
• Update and maintain monthly statistical metrics.
• Reviews and distributes monthly departmental financial reports.
• Maintains and reconciles fixed asset schedules.
• Interfaces with departmental managers on various related financial issues.
• Researches and prepares variance analysis and explanations using key metrics.
• Ensure accounts payable, inventory, and payroll are in compliance with established policies and procedures.
• Manage the preparation of weekly payroll and ensure completion in a timely manner in accordance with applicable Tribal, Federal and State regulations and laws.
• Prepare and review journal entries, inventory, payroll, month-end balance sheet reconciliations, and associated journal entries.
• Maintain knowledge of all current and upcoming promotions and events at Odawa Casino Resort.
• Conducts oneself in a positive and professional manner, acting as a role model for all Team Members.
• Greet all guests and Team Members in a friendly, open manner.
• Attend all meetings as required.
• Complete all required training satisfactorily.
• Always maintain the highest level of confidentiality.
• Work at other properties as needed.
• Perform all other duties as assigned within the scope of the position.

Upholds Odawa Casino Mission statement and Values in all aspects of position:

Mission:

We create excitement an