The Financial Planning and Analysis Manager plays a critical role in guiding casino leadership through data-driven financial planning and strategic decision making in a dynamic, 24/7 operating environment. This role leads the annual budget and forecasting process while building and maintaining robust financial models tied directly to key operational drivers. Working closely with department heads and executive leadership, the manager translates complex financial and operational data into clear, actionable insights that drive profitability and efficiency. The position also oversees variance analysis, credit agreement compliance, and continuous improvement of financial systems, tools, and processes. As a people leader, this role develops a high-performing financial analysis team while upholding strong governance, accuracy, and confidentiality standards.
Salary range is based on skills and experience. This full-time position features excellent employer-paid medical, dental, vision and life insurance benefits.
Key Responsibilities
Lead the annual budgeting, forecasting, and month-end variance analysis processes while ensuring the accuracy, integrity, and efficiency of all financial models and data.
Develop and maintain financial models and analyses tied to key operational drivers, translating financial and KPI insights into actionable recommendations that improve efficiency and profitability.
Partner with department and executive leadership to support short- and long-term strategic planning through clear, data-driven financial insights.
Drive continuous improvement of financial systems, tools, policies, and processes, while supporting credit agreement compliance and safeguarding confidential business information.
Manage, develop, and mentor the financial analysis team, setting performance expectations and ensuring training, compliance, and consistent execution of department standards.
Minimum Qualifications
REQUIRED
- High School Diploma or GED equivalent
- Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance or related field
- Seven years of financial analysis experience
- Five years of leadership experience
PREFERRED
- Master’s Degree in Business Administration
- Certified Public Accountant
- Experience working with tribal entities
- Gaming/Hospitality experience
Additional education/experience may substitute for the minimum requirements of the position.
Competencies
This role requires a strong people leader with advanced financial expertise in budgeting, forecasting, financial modeling, and ROI analysis, combined with excellent communication, analytical, and organizational skills. The ideal candidate operates with professionalism and integrity, adapts effectively in a fast-paced casino environment, and maintains strict confidentiality while collaborating across departments. Success depends on ethical leadership, sound judgment, and consistent stewardship of company assets in alignment with organizational values.
Physical Requirements
This role requires the physical ability to sit or stand for up to 10 hours a day in an office or gaming floor environment, with frequent walking, climbing, reaching, bending, crouching, pushing, and pulling. Candidates should possess strong hand-eye coordination, finger dexterity, and the ability to concentrate in loud or busy settings. The position involves occasional lifting of items up to 25lbs. and working in a smoke-filled environment.
Additional Requirements
Our facilities operate 24 hours a day, 365 days a year which may require this position to work evening, weekend, and holiday shifts.
All applicants must obtain a Class III A license as required by the Puyallup Tribal Gaming Regulatory Office and the Washington State Gaming Commission. Pre-employment drug testing is required for all positions. However, the use of marijuana will not disqualify an applicant unless the position requires driving a company vehicle. The Emerald Queen is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Indian Preference in hiring shall apply according to the policies adopted by Puyallup Tribe’s Emerald Queen Casino. Job descriptions are intended to present a brief summary of the position and the description is not intended to list all of the duties performed within the job.
Required
- Washington Drivers Licens
- IIIA - Active
- SEXUAL HARRASSMENT
- TITLE 31/SARC
- Customer Service
Equal Opportunity Employer
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