Director - Finance (Chicago) Job at Ballys Corporation, Chicago, IL

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  • Ballys Corporation
  • Chicago, IL

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Why Bally's

Ballys Corporation is a global casino-entertainment company with a growing omni-channel presence, currently owning and managing 15 casinos across 10 states, a golf course in New York, a horse racetrack in Colorado, and having access to OSB licenses in 18 states. The recent acquisition of Aspers Casino in Newcastle, UK, further expands its international footprint and enhances its diverse entertainment offerings. It also owns Ballys Interactive International, formerly Gamesys Group, a leading, global, interactive gaming operator, Bally Bet, a first-in-class sports betting platform, and Bally Casino, a growing iCasino platform.

Why Bally's

Ballys Corporation is a global casino-entertainment company with a growing omni-channel presence, currently owning and managing 15 casinos across 10 states, a golf course in New York, a horse racetrack in Colorado, and having access to OSB licenses in 18 states. The recent acquisition of Aspers Casino in Newcastle, UK, further expands its international footprint and enhances its diverse entertainment offerings. It also owns Ballys Interactive International, formerly Gamesys Group, a leading, global, interactive gaming operator, Bally Bet, a first-in-class sports betting platform, and Bally Casino, a growing iCasino platform.

With 10,600 employees, the Companys casino operations include approximately 15,300 slot machines, 580 table games, and 3,800 hotel rooms. Ballys also has rights to developable land in Las Vegas post the closure of the Tropicana.

Upon completion of the announced merger with The Queen Casino & Entertainment Inc. (Queen), the above portfolio is expected to be supplemented with four additional casinos across three states, one of which will be an additional state that expands Ballys jurisdiction of operations to include the state of Iowa. Queen will also add over 900 employees, and operations that currently include approximately 2,400 slot machines, 50 table games, and 150 hotel rooms to the Ballys portfolio. Ballys will also become the successor of Queens significant economic stake in a global lottery management and services business through its investment in Intralot S.A. (ATSE: INLOT).

The Role

The Director of Finance will be a key strategic leader responsible for the financial management, planning, and performance of the organization. This position will oversee all accounting functions, financial planning and analysis (FP&A), budgeting, financial reporting, and compliance. The Director of Finance will ensure the integrity of internal controls and regulatory adherence while driving operational efficiency and financial performance. This role requires a proactive leader who can translate financial data into actionable insights and effectively communicate with executive leadership.

Responsibilities

Operational Excellence

  • Create and manage efficient staffing schedules aligned with budgeted labor costs.
  • Monitor and evaluate key performance indicators (KPIs) and operational metrics to assess progress toward organizational goals.
  • Lead initiatives to improve financial systems, processes, and tools for enhanced data accuracy and decision-making.
  • Identify and understand business challenges along with key assumptions and trends that may impact future performance to recommend strategies for increasing financial performance.
  • Develop, maintain, and distribute key performance indicators and key operating metrics to evaluate the attainment of the companys operation, service, and financial objectives.
  • Perform other duties as assigned

Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A)

  • Provide strategic FP&A support to accounting and business teams including productivity analysis, demand planning, and reporting.
  • Analyze and interpret financial performance metrics, identifying variances, trends, and opportunities to improve financial outcomes.
  • Develop and maintain financial models, dashboards, and real-time performance tracking tools to support informed decision-making.
  • Leads the Companys real-time financial performance monitoring by creating insightful analysis reports and financial models, identifying required action items.

Strategic Leadership & Compliance

  • Formulate, implement, and enforce financial policies and procedures in alignment with regulatory requirements, internal controls, and company objectives.
  • Ensure ongoing compliance with local, state, federal, and industry-specific regulations, including oversight of programs such as the Illinois Gaming Board Statewide Voluntary Self-Exclusion Program.
  • Identify risks and develop mitigation strategies to safeguard company assets and ensure long-term financial health.
  • Ensures compliance with all regulatory and company requirements.

Financial Management & Reporting

  • Direct the preparation and presentation of accurate financial statements, reports, and forecasts, including income statements, balance sheets, and cash flow reports.
  • Oversee the maintenance of financial records, including general and subsidiary ledgers, accounts receivable, revenue distribution, cost, depreciation, property, and operating expenses.
  • Coordinate internal and external audit processes and ensure timely and accurate reporting in compliance with regulatory requirements.
  • Lead the development and presentation of operating and capital budgets as well as variance analysis and recommendations for corrective actions.

Team Development & Collaboration

  • Select, train, mentor, and develop finance team members, fostering a culture of accountability, growth, and continuous improvement.
  • Provide coaching and corrective action where necessary to support high performance.
  • Collaborate cross-functionally with other departments to align financial planning with operational goals.

Qualifications

  • Must be 21 years of age or older
  • Must be able to obtain and maintain a gaming license issued by the Illinois Gaming Board
  • Must have a bachelors degree in the field of finance or accounting
  • Must have more than three years of experience in finance, accounting, or related roles within the casino industry
  • General knowledge of accounting, financial, and operating principles is required
  • Experience developing financial reports, metrics, and models is required
  • Advanced Excel, Word, and PowerPoint skills are required
  • Must have extensive knowledge of systems used to process, present, and analyze data
  • Must have superior attention to detail and the ability to successfully manage multiple competing priorities while maintaining a view of the big picture

Whats In It For You

  • Competitive Salary with annual performance reviews
  • Comprehensive health coverage plan that includes medical, dental, and vision
  • 401(K)/ Company Match
  • Access Perks and Childcare discounts
  • Target Salary Range: $150,000.00 - $170,000.00 / Annually
  • Bonus eligible

Physical Demands

  • Regularly required to see, talk, hear, walk, and stand
  • Frequently required to use hands to handle, feel, and reach
  • Occasionally required to sit or stoop
  • Must occasionally lift and or move up to 30 pounds
  • The work environment contains bright lights, loud noise, and stressful situations.

Work Environment

The work environment contains bright lights, loud noise, and stressful situations.

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Seniority level

  • Seniority level

    Director

Employment type

  • Employment type

    Full-time

Job function

  • Job function

    Finance and Sales
  • Industries

    Gambling Facilities and Casinos

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