Become one of the stars behind The SHOW and become part of the world’s most powerful entertainment brands. Our Company has one exciting mission: To entertain the human race.

PRIMARY PURPOSE:

The Contract & Entertainment Director will oversee the Contract and Entertainment team. Primarily responsible for ensuring accurate entertainment and managed outlet settlements. The director also ensures accurate and timely payments are made to the partners. The director will ensure processes are operating effectively and efficiently, implementing best practices and improvements in a standardized way across all finance related functions. The Director models the core values of the department in their deadlines with others and develops and implements practices that ensure the satisfaction, recognition, and engagement of their team members

The Director ensures that departmental and functional procedures, internal controls, and reporting conform to company procedures, corporate policies, and state and federal regulations and statutes while directing specific areas within the overall department operation.

PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

At the Finance Shared Services Center, our mission is delivering service excellence and innovative solutions. We do this through our core values of Teamwork, Integrity, Excellence, Respect and Creativity. We treat each other with mutual respect, we value the contributions of all of our employees, and we encourage open communication of ideas, opinions and suggestions. We do not compromise our integrity, even for the sake of profit. The quality of our reputation is just as important as the quality of our resorts. We do not compromise in our efforts to deliver superior service and an exceptional experience to our guests.

• Maintains an understanding of Finance concepts, methods, standards, principles, and technology, and makes sound decisions and recommendations based on that understanding.
• Possesses and applies a comprehensive knowledge of current and evolving best practices and industry trends.
• Serves as a Finance thought leader and technical resource for the department, division, and/or enterprise.
• Supports and applies strategic plan for the Finance Projects Department consistent with the strategic vision of MGM Resorts International Finance Shared Services Center (FSSC).
• Has a comprehensive understanding of Finance role, contributes to meeting business objectives, and partners with leaders to set strategic direction of MGM Resorts International.
• Guides and influences people, processes, and resources to support the best interests of the business. Builds trusting relationships with business leaders and partners.
• Communicates Finance-related concepts efficiently and effectively.
• Thinks analytically, focuses on the big picture, and is able to drill into the detail and understand the impact.
• Understands how the business works and the upstream and downstream activities that impact and are impacted by Finance.
• Recommend strategy and implementation design for new business or increased business volumes and integrate into existing processes.
• Manage service level (SLA) expectations, performance metrics and KPIs. Establish goals, monitor key metrics, execute analysis and reporting and enhances processes as needed to ensure compliance.
• Builds and develops personnel to continually sustain a high-quality and high-performing team. Manage, develop and engage personnel in a way that motivates and encourages elevated level performance while adapting to the demands of a large-scale company.
• Support Company strategies and business plans to meet the individual and departmental performance requirements.
• Adapts to shifting priorities while maintaining focus on the broader business.
• Exemplifies and influences others to follow S.H.O.W. service basics
• Perform other job-related duties as requested.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field (Accounting, Finance, Business Management, etc.)
• Four (4) + years of operations management experience

PREFERRED:

• Previous experience working within the Hospitality/Gaming/Resort industry
• Previous experience working in a Shared Services Environment
• Previous management experience
• Bilingual, English as the primary or secondary language
• Experience using Microsoft Office (Excel, Access, Word, Outlook etc)
• Knowledge and experience using MGM Resorts International Systems ( Oracle, Opera, YARDI, AMT Direct)
• Certifications (CPA, CFE, PMP, CIA, etc.)
• 7+ years operations experience

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

• Knowledge and experience with MGM Resorts International financial systems (Oracle ERP, OnBase)
• Demonstrates Business Acumen and Sound Decision Making: Sets direction and makes informed decisions that enhance financial and operational performance. Demonstrates highly effective critical thinking skills. Seeks out and leverages information and data to inform business strategies.
• Leads and Develops a High-Performing, Inclusive, and Diverse Workforce: Creates a culture of high- performance and employee engagement. Assesses skills of team members and provides developmental opportunities to enhance current and future performance. Holds self and others accountable and enforces high standards. Coaches and mentors others and provides candid and constructive feedback. Leverages employee differences and diversity of thought.
• Champions Innovation and Change: Creates an environment in which creativity and innovation are the norm and change is not only accepted but encouraged. Takes appropriate risks and encourages others to do so. Demonstrates an ability to facilitate and lead through change.
• Partners and Collaborates with Others: Proactively seeks input from others, leveraging diversity and individual expertise. Communicates effectively, providing the right message to the right audience at the right time. Develops, maintains, and leverages a network built on trust within and outside of the company in support of initiatives. Demonstrates tact and diplomacy, and honors commitments to others.
• Exemplifies Leadership Integrity and Courage: Sets a forward-thinking vision and drives the organization to meet that vision. Makes difficult or unpopular decisions for the good of the business. Displays personal resilience and is not discouraged by resistance or obstacles. Demonstrates ethical behavior and integrity regardless of the situation. Exhibits professionalism, flexibility, confidence, and composure.
• Pursues Personal Development: Is intellectually curious and continually seeks self-improvement. Actively asks for and acts upon feedback from others. Consistently works to enhance leadership skills, technical skills, and community involvement. • Inspires a Values-Based Culture: Understands, communicates, and acts in accordance with the company’s core values (teamwork, integrity, and excellence) and demonstrates their connection to the success of the business. Incorporates Corporate Social Responsibility pillars (volunteerism and philanthropy, diversity and inclusion, and sustainability) into the business culture.