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Senior Director of Finance

Vaco
$130,000.00 - $150,000.00 / yr
401(k), retirement plan
United States, Kentucky, Owensboro
Dec 11, 2025
Industry: Gaming, Racing, Hospitality, and Entertainment About the Opportunity A leading multi-site gaming and racing entertainment organization is seeking a Senior Director of Finance to oversee all financial operations across two high-volume properties. These properties include live racing, gaming operations, dining, and entertainment amenities. The Senior Director of Finance will provide financial leadership, ensure regulatory compliance, strengthen internal controls, and drive operational and financial performance. This is a high-impact role responsible for accounting, financial analysis, cash operations, revenue audit, purchasing, and compliance. The ideal candidate is an experienced financial leader with exceptional analytical skills, a hands-on leadership style, and prior experience in gaming, hospitality, racing, or related high-volume environments. Job Summary The Senior Director of Finance leads all financial functions across the organization's two properties. This includes oversight of accounting, financial planning & analysis, revenue audit, cash operations, purchasing, compliance, and financial reporting. The role ensures accurate financial results, strong internal controls, and full adherence to regulatory requirements, while providing strategic support and financial decision-making to property leadership. Essential Duties & Responsibilities Financial Leadership & Oversight Lead all financial operations across both properties, including accounting, FP&A, revenue audit, and cash operations. Ensure accurate, timely preparation of financial statements aligned with established accounting standards and regulatory requirements. Develop, implement, and maintain internal controls to safeguard assets and ensure compliance with gaming and state regulations. Manage external and internal audits to ensure financial accuracy and operational integrity. Team Leadership Oversee managers and supervisors within the finance, revenue audit, and operations support teams. Provide coaching, performance feedback, and training to ensure team members meet performance and reporting expectations. Foster a collaborative, high-performing work culture with strong communication and team morale. Maintain strong interpersonal relationships with internal staff and external stakeholders. Financial Planning & Analysis Lead development of financial models, long-term forecasting, and operational analytics. Analyze monthly financial results and oversee the preparation of monthly forecast updates. Develop annual operating budgets and financial plans for the properties. Provide financial modeling and decision support for capital investments, pricing, vendor negotiations, and sponsorships. Partner with corporate finance and property leadership to identify cost reductions and improve efficiencies. Accounting & Financial Controls Oversee property-level accounting, reporting, and purchasing processes. Ensure the finance team leverages current accounting tools and technologies for improved efficiency. Maintain strong treasury and cash-related controls for high-volume cash operations. Ensure adherence to regulatory requirements, including licensing, tax calculations, and compliance matters. Optimize purchasing operations in partnership with corporate procurement teams. Operational Support Review departmental financial performance with operational leaders to identify opportunities for efficiency and improvement. Work closely with the General Manager and leadership team to align operational and financial performance. Refine operational and financial metrics to ensure consistent performance management. Available to work evenings, weekends, and holidays as needed to support property operations. Additional Responsibilities Perform other duties as assigned. Required Skills & Abilities Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP and general ledger accounting. Advanced analytical and financial modeling abilities. Demonstrated success leading and developing diverse financial teams. Strong communication and presentation skills with the ability to engage senior leadership. High level of integrity, work ethic, and ability to build positive working relationships. Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, PowerPoint, Access, Word). Experience with financial systems such as SAP and/or JD Edwards. Ability to obtain and maintain gaming/racing licensure and meet regulatory suitability requirements. Willingness to work in a dynamic, high-volume gaming environment with exposure to varying noise levels and smoking areas. Education & Experience Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field required. Master's degree and/or CPA strongly preferred. Minimum of 8 years of experience in financial accounting, financial reporting, and analysis. Minimum of 3 years of experience leading a finance department. Experience in gaming, racing, hospitality, or casino financial operations strongly preferred. Experience in cash management, budgeting, treasury, and cost accounting required. Experience in guest-facing or customer service environments preferred. Work Environment & Physical Requirements Must be able to sit, stand, walk, and move throughout large facilities. Ability to lift/push/pull items as required. Work involves circulating through gaming areas, including designated smoking areas. Noise levels may vary from moderate to loud. Reasonable accommodations are available for qualified individuals with disabilities. Equal Opportunity Statement This organization is an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering a diverse, inclusive, and collaborative work environment. Determining compensation for this role (and others) at Vaco/Highspring depends upon a wide array of factors including but not limited to the individual's skill sets, experience and training, licensure and certifications, office location and other geographic considerations, as well as other business and organizational needs. With that said, as required by local law in geographies that require salary range disclosure, Vaco/Highspring notes the salary range for the role is noted in this job posting. The individual may also be eligible for discretionary bonuses, and can participate in medical, dental, and vision benefits as well as the company's 401(k) retirement plan. Vaco by Highspring values a diverse workplace and strongly encourages women, people of color, LGBTQ+ individuals, people with disabilities, members of ethnic minorities, foreign-born residents, and veterans to apply. EEO Notice Vaco by Highspring is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race (including but not limited to traits historically associated with race such as hair texture and hair style), color, sex (includes pregnancy or related conditions), religion or creed, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, status as a veteran, union membership, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, political affiliation, or any other protected characteristics as required by federal, state or local law. Vaco by Highspring and its parents, affiliates, and subsidiaries are committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, Vaco by Highspring and its parents, affiliates, and subsidiaries will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact HR@vaco.com . Vaco by Highspring also wants all applicants to know their rights that workplace discrimination is illegal. By submitting to this position, you agree that you will be giving Vaco by Highspring the exclusive right to present your as a candidate for the foregoing employment opportunity. You further agree that you have represented information about yourself accurately and have not affirmatively misrepresented your qualifications. You also agree to maintain as confidential, to the fullest extent permitted by law, any information you learn from Vaco by Highspring about the position and you will limit disclosure of information about the position only to the extent necessary to perform any obligations in furtherance of your application. In exchange, Vaco by Highspring agrees to exercise reasonable efforts to represent you through all solicitation, job screening and resume dispersal. Privacy Notice Vaco by Highspring and its parents, affiliates, and subsidiaries ("we," "our," or "Vaco by Highspring") respects your privacy and are committed to providing transparent notice of our policies. California residents may access Vaco by Highspring HR Notice at Collection for California Applicants and Employees here. Virginia residents may access our state specific policies here. Residents of all other states may access our policies here. Canadian residents may access our policies in English here and in French here. Residents of countries governed by GDPR may access our policies here. Pay Transparency Notice Determining compensation for this role (and others) at Vaco by Highspring depends upon a wide array of factors including but not limited to: the individual's skill sets, experience and training; licensure and certification requirements; office location and other geographic considerations; other business and organizational needs. With that said, as required by local law, Vaco by Highspring believes that the following salary range referenced above reasonably estimates the base compensation for an individual hired into this position in geographies that require salary range disclosure. The individual may also be eligible for discretionary bonuses.