What are the responsibilities and job description for the Director of Planning & Analysis position at Meruelo Group?
SUMMARY
The Director of Planning and Analysis performs analytical tasks in support of Grand Sierra Resort. This position provides detailed, analytical evaluations of complex and gaming theories and revenue management. The Director of Planning and Analysis performs in depth factual data compilation and analysis, including fact finding and document reviews. Assignments require in-depth research, detailed and logical analysis of issues, and clear and persuasive writing. The positon will also provide support to the CFO and will accomplish any and all projects distributed. This role is critical for the GSR’s success in forecasting, budgeting, and Daily Operating Reporting.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Participate in the weekly strategy meeting to identify and provide analysis for the key strategic initiatives as they relate to direct marketing, hotel yield, casino promotions etc.
- Work closely with the Executive Management Team in ensuring that analysis is comprehensive and cohesive.
- Take responsibility of the property-wide data dissemination process using a Business Intelligence tool.
- Supervise a team of financial and labor analysts in terms of task allocation, deadlines, motivation and training
- Provide routine practical recommendations to increase casino traffic.
- Responsible for the companies Forecasting, Budgeting, and Daily Operating Reporting
- Provide Ad-Hoc reporting for all levels of Management and Ownership.
- A Bachelor’s Degree or higher with distinction in Finance, Accounting or Economics.
- Competent knowledge of SQL, Visual Basic for Applications, and Statistics.
- At least 5 years of experience in a Financial Analysis role as well as 5 years of casino operational/financial experience that required you to publish and present routine analysis.
- Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Excel.
- The ability to build accurate and automated financial models.
KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/ABILITIES
- Strong knowledge in analytics and casino accounting
- Superior analytical skills
- Knowledge of database extrapolation
- Casino experience is required
- Proactive and works well under pressure in a fast paced environment.
- Outstanding coordination and organizational skills with the ability to multi-task
- High degree of accuracy
- Minimum 4 year degree in Accounting or Finance or 10 years related experience
PHYSICAL DEMAND
- While performing the duties of this job, the employee is constantly standing, kneeling, walking, reaching, twisting, grasping, lifting, listening, using computer, telephone, and speaking.
- Frequently using wrist motion, dexterity, eye-hand coordination, and writing, typing on computer keyboard.
- Must be able to lift, push, or pull up to 25 pounds.
WORKING CONDITIONS
Work performed indoors, in climate controlled environment. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. Employee may be exposed to odor and secondhand smoke. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
WORK SCHEDULE/HOURS
Must be flexible if needed for occasional work outside of normal business hours.
Salary : $90,000 - $120,000
