Financial Analyst

The Role:

The Financial Analyst is a key member of the Finance team, supporting the Authority’s financial and strategic goals by utilizing a strong analytical mindset to transform numbers into actionable insights for key stakeholders and executive leadership.

Keep in mind that this list is not all inclusive.

• Support the capital asset management function by maintaining accurate valuation, capitalization, and depreciation schedules, monitoring capital leases, and tracking fixed asset inventory.
• Manage and ensure compliance for outstanding bonded debt, verifying that all uses and reporting meet covenant and GAAP requirements.

• Prepare complex financial analyses, reports, and supporting schedules, including contributions to the Annual Comprehensive Financial Report (ACFR).
• Lead the annual budgeting process across departments, compiling and publishing the Authority's annual budget book.
• Prepare journal entries, monthly reconciliations, and monthly financial statements to ensure the financial accuracy of the Authority.
• Perform complex accounting research and provide implementation recommendations to management.

• Oversee investment and cash management activities to maintain safety, liquidity, and optimal returns in alignment with policies and regulations.
• Coordinate with financial partners and manage fund flows between accounts and investment pools based on liquidity needs.
• Monitor cash positions and develop short- and long-term cash flow forecasts for organizational decision-making.

• Track and reconcile monthly revenue collections, including room taxes, prepare related reports, and administer quarterly distribution payments.

• Collaborate with Accounting, Payroll, vendors, and other partners to support accurate financial operations while identifying opportunities to streamline processes and enhance financial systems.

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business Administration, or related field with an Accounting concentration preferred. Certification or other accreditation may be considered as a substitute if degree is in a different concentration.
• Demonstrated experience performing related financial analysis and reporting duties.
• Working knowledge of Nevada Revised Statutes (NRS), Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), and Governmental Accounting Standards Board (GASB) standards.
• Proficient with office equipment, computers, and Microsoft Suite. Strong written and oral communication skills, providing the ability to communicate effectively in a variety of modes with vendors, management, and other Ambassadors.
• Proven problem-solving and root cause analysis skills.
• Demonstrate commitment to valuing differences among individuals and fostering an inclusive environment.

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.

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