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Gun Lake Casino Resort · 5 days ago

Director of Finance Transformation

Wayland, MI, US

Full-time

Onsite

Director/Executive

8+ years exp

Gun Lake Casino Resort is seeking a Director of Finance Transformation to lead enterprise-wide financial transformation initiatives. This strategic executive will work closely with leadership to optimize financial operations and foster a culture of innovation and continuous improvement within the organization.

CasinoMedia and Entertainment

Comp. & Benefits

No H1B

Responsibilities

Serve as a strategic partner to the CFO and executive leadership, advising on financial transformation opportunities and risks

Lead initiatives to optimize financial operations, including revenue management, cost control, and regulatory reporting

Oversee major finance transformation projects, including ERP upgrades, automation, and process standardization

Collaborate with cross-functional teams (gaming, hospitality, government operations, investments, regulatory compliance) to align financial strategies with business objectives

Engage with team members across the Tribe, executive leadership, Tribal Council, and external partners to ensure alignment and buy-in for transformation initiatives

Mentor, develop, and train finance staff, building capabilities in analytics, process improvement, and technology adoption

Foster a culture of collaboration, innovation, and accountability within the finance function and across the Tribe

Develop and implement change management strategies to support the transition to new systems, standardized processes, and improved financial reporting

Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and Tribal policies in all financial processes

Implement metrics and KPIs to track the effectiveness of finance transformation initiatives and measure progress against objectives

Regularly report progress to the CFO and senior leadership, providing insights on key outcomes, challenges, and areas of improvement

Lead the selection, implementation, and integration of finance software and technology solutions to modernize finance operations

Lead initiatives to improve financial reporting, financial close processes, credit and collections, and purchase-to-pay, ensuring consistency and timeliness across the organization

Design, implement, and lead training initiatives to help finance staff and stakeholders adapt to new processes and technologies

Deliver interim leadership or assume other functional responsibilities throughout the organization as necessary

Qualification

Tribal gaming financeFinance transformationERP implementationChange managementData analyticsMicrosoft Dynamics Business CentralPower BIProject managementStaff developmentEthicsCommunication skillsCollaborationProblem-solvingIntegrity

Required

Bachelor's degree in Finance, Business Administration, or related field required

Eight or more years of progressive leadership experience in Tribal gaming, hospitality, or large-scale enterprise finance transformation

Demonstrated knowledge of Tribal operations, including government, gaming, hospitality, or business enterprise operations

Proven experience in finance process transformation, organizational effectiveness, staff development, project management, and change management

Experience with ERP implementation (preferably Microsoft Dynamics Business Central or similar platforms), data analytics, and visualization tools

Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to present complex financial concepts to non-financial stakeholders

Ability to communicate effectively with executive level employees, Tribal members & staff from a variety of backgrounds and maintain favorable working relationships

Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities to navigate complex governance issues

Ability to leverage technology to drive organizational effectiveness including, but not limited to, Microsoft Office 365, Microsoft Dynamics Business Central, Power BI or G Suite and skills, with the ability to familiarize and operate organizational-specific programs and software

Must be dependable and flexible with work schedule

Must be highly ethical and possess a prominent level of integrity

Must possess the ability to work in a varied-paced, multi-tasking environment, sitting for extended periods of time, bending, lifting, and reaching

Ability and willingness to travel, locally and out of state, for meetings and continuing education

Responsible for safeguarding sensitive financial and operational data in compliance with Tribal, state, and federal regulations