The Role:
The Senior Manager of Finance supports the Controller’s Office by managing the daily and annual operations of LVCVA’s Finance Department. This role upholds the integrity of all financial processes by delivering timely and accurate transaction processing and reporting. This leader also ensures compliance with internal policies and state and federal regulations while maintaining a robust internal control environment.
What You’ll Do: Keep in mind that this list is not all-inclusive.
- Deliver Outstanding Financial Operations:
- Oversee operational sections within the Finance department, including revenues, liabilities, capital assets, budget preparation, payroll, accounts payable, cash disbursements, and debt and investment management based on departmental needs.
- Manage the chart of accounts and ensure accurate reporting and timely payments and receipts.
- Create and preserve appropriate and effective internal controls.
- Stay updated on changes in laws and regulations and identify and successfully implement improvements.
Develop and Lead a Great Team:
- Establish goals, objectives, policies, procedures, and work standards for Accounting and Financial Resources staff. Develop efficient and service-oriented workload assignments and strategies. Regularly review and evaluate the activities of staff.
- Oversee staff selection, training and development, coaching, and performance evaluations.
Provide Meaningful Financial Analysis and Reporting:
- Provide financial transparency and integrity by managing the preparation of periodic reports, reconciliations, and budgets.
- Utilize spreadsheet software to prepare and analyze journal entries and perform various professional accounting tasks to report financial status.
- Prepare, review, and approve written correspondence, reports, procedures, and other documents that provide appropriate resources for organizationally informed decision-making.
- Act as a key team member in audit preparation and management.
Advise and Train Departments :
- Interpret financial policies and procedures, and guide departments, Ambassadors, and stakeholders. Conduct training and presentations as necessary.
- Ensure compliance with policies, resolve disputes, and address inconsistencies. Report areas of concern, potential non-compliance, or policy abuse to senior management.
What We’re Looking For:- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, Economics, or a related field
- Certified Public Accountant (CPA) license is desired
- Demonstrated experience leading a team in finance and accounting; government experience is preferred
- Experience with fund accounting, municipal bonds, grants, tax, audits and financial standards; government accounting and finance preferred
- Proficiency with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), and Governmental Accounting Standards Board (GASB) standards, knowledge of Nevada Revised Statutes (NRS) is a plus
- Demonstrates a commitment to valuing differences among individuals and being inclusive
- Advanced ability to listen and communicate effectively with clients, vendors, management, and other Ambassadors in a variety of formats
- Ability to analyze and evaluate issues, resolve problems, and maintain effective working relationships with co-workers, vendors, customers, and the public
- Proficient in office equipment, computers, and Microsoft Office Suite
The Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority (LVCVA) provides equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. In addition, the LVCVA will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities. If you are unable to submit an application because of incompatible assistive technology or a disability, please contact us at peopleconnect@lvcva.com
MANAGEMENT-CLASS BENEFITSYour total compensation at the Authority includes not only your salary, but also the following benefits. These benefits increase your total compensation from 30 to 40 percent.
NEVADA PERS RETIREMENT PROGRAM - 100% employer paid
- https://www.nvpers.org
NO SOCIAL SECURITY TAXES WITHHELDINSURANCE - 100% Employer Paid - Medical/Dental/Vision/Rx (employee and dependents)
- Life Insurance - $15,000 plus an amount equal to your annual base salary up to a max of:
- $200,000 for Sr. Director and Director
- $150,000 for Sr. Manager and Manager
Long-Term Disability (LTD) Insurance
VOLUNTARY INSURANCE - 100% Employee Paid - Life Insurance
- Supplemental Insurance
- Long-Term Care Insurance
- Flexible Savings Accounts (FSA & Dependent Care FSA)
- Pet Insurance
PERSONAL TIME OFF (PTO)HOLIDAYS - 13per year, includes birthday
DEFERRED COMPENSATION (IRS section 457)ANNUAL MERIT INCREASE - July - Ambassadors are eligible for an increase to base pay based on achievement of performance measures.
ANNUAL PERFORMANCE INCENTIVE - Ambassadors are eligible for a performance bonus based upon achievement of goals and successes.
OTHER - Employee Assistance Program
- Education Assistance
NOTE: Benefits subject to change based on the discretion of management.
