SUMMARY

In order to make an application, simply read through the following job description and make sure to attach relevant documents. 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 VP of Finance and will accomplish all projects distributed. This role is critical for the GSRs success in forecasting, budgeting, and Daily Operating Reporting. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Primary duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following: 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 for 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. Any other duties as assigned within the scope of this position. KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/ABILITIES Strong knowledge in analytics, casino accounting, and database extrapolation. Proactive and works well under pressure in a fast paced environment. Outstanding coordination and organizational skills with the ability to multi-task Competent knowledge of SQL, Visual Basic for Applications, and Statistics. Able to build accurate and automated financial models. Excellent time management, problem solving and organizational skills are a must. Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office Products: Project, Word, Excel, Power Point, Publisher and Outlook. Ability of simple reading, writing and complex math and task completion skills is required. Must have the following skills: clerical, compiling, analyzing, supervising, instructing, precision working, following instructions, influencing others, memorization, problem solving, independent judgment, and decision making. Flexible to work all shifts including holidays, nights, and weekend hours as business needs dictate. Must be a minimum of 21 years of age. EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE Bachelors degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, or equivalent is required. Minimum 5 years financial analysis experience within casino operational industry or any combination of education, training, or experience that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities. CERTIFICATES AND LICENSES Must be able to maintain appropriate Gaming License & Alcohol Awareness card. PHYSICAL DEMANDS While performing the duties of this job, the team member is constantly sitting and occasionally standing and walking during the duration of their shift. Must be able to occasionally lift/carry 10lbs or less. The team member will constantly have repetitive use of their dominant hand. Finger dexterity of both hands will be constantly required. Constant use of vision abilities is required including distance, depth perception, field of vision, and color vision. The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by a Team Member to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. WORK ENVIRONMENT Work performed indoors, alone and frequently with and around others. Team Member will perform work face-to-face including verbal contact with others on extended shifts around computer equipment. The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet to moderate. Team Member may be exposed to confined areas and secondhand smoke. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.