Director - Business Intelligence & Financial Systems

Position Overview

The Director – Business Intelligence & Financial Systems is a strategic leader responsible for driving the development, automation, and execution of the organization's business intelligence (BI) and analytics strategy. This role sits at the intersection of enterprise reporting, data analytics, and financial insight, with a primary focus on delivering scalable, data-driven solutions that enable informed decision-making and enhance business performance.

The ideal candidate will have a strong technical and analytical background, a passion for data, and a proven track record of building and leading high-performing teams. Expertise in data mining, data analysis, visualization, and the implementation of both strategic and tactical BI solutions — including dashboards, automated reports, and analytics tools — is essential.

Reporting to the VP of Strategy & FP&A, this leader will oversee a team of managers and analysts and work in close partnership with the Executive Director of FP&A, as well as teams across Accounting, IT, and Operations. A key responsibility of the role is serving as a critical link between business stakeholders and the strategy & analytics team — translating business needs into data-driven solutions that advance strategic priorities across the organization.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Lead the development and management of an enterprise-wide business intelligence strategy, focused on delivering automated, actionable, and visually compelling reporting solutions using Tableau and related BI tools.
• Collaborate closely with the Executive Director of FP&A to define and deliver reporting and analytics capabilities that support executive decision-making, forecasting, budgeting, and operational performance tracking.
• Manage a team of analysts and BI professionals in the design, development, and continuous improvement of dashboards, self-service tools, and automated reporting packages.
• Oversee the consolidation and automation of fragmented reports across departments into standardized, governed, and user-friendly Tableau dashboards.
• Own and enhance the BI and reporting infrastructure, including toolsets such as Tableau, Cognos, Alteryx, and data platforms like Google Cloud Platform (GCP) and SQL.
• Lead initiatives to increase data literacy and self-service capabilities across finance and operational teams.
• Drive the automation of recurring reports and manual processes using tools such as Alteryx, Python, SQL, and VBA to improve efficiency and accuracy.
• Partner with Accounting, IT, and Enterprise Analytics to ensure data consistency, alignment of metrics, and integration across systems and platforms.
• Collaborate with the FP&A team to deliver scalable, repeatable reporting frameworks that align with forecasting models and long-term planning initiatives.
• Serve as a strategic thought partner to leadership on how data, systems, and analytics can drive business value, streamline operations, and support strategic objectives.
• Ensure data integrity and governance across BI platforms and reporting environments.
• Support and enhance secondary systems and tools including TM1 and Cognos, with a focus on their integration into the broader BI strategy.
• Manage and develop a high-performing team with both technical and financial acumen; promote a culture of accountability, innovation, and professional growth.
• Stay current on emerging trends, tools, and best practices in business intelligence, reporting automation, and financial systems to continuously improve the enterprise data ecosystem.

Company Standards of Conduct

All The Venetian Resort Team Members are expected to conduct and carry themselves in a professional manner at all times. Team Members are required to observe the Company's standards, work requirements and rules of conduct.

Minimum Qualifications

• 21 years of age.
• Proof of authorization to work in the United States.
• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Analytics, Information Systems, Business Administration, or a related field; Master's degree or MBA preferred.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain Nevada Gaming Control Board registration and any other certification or license, as required by law or policy.
• 5+ years of experience in business intelligence, reporting automation, or financial planning and analysis, with at least 3 years in a leadership or management role.
• Demonstrated expertise in Tableau, including dashboard design, Tableau Server administration, and best practices for visual storytelling.
• Proficiency in SQL and data modeling; experience with GCP or other cloud-based platforms is highly preferred.
• Hands-on experience with Alteryx, Python, and/or VBA for reporting automation and process improvement.
• Strong understanding of financial concepts and how reporting ties into budgeting, forecasting, and operational performance.
• Experience working with or supporting financial systems (e.g., TM1, Cognos) in a reporting or integration capacity.
• Strong communication skills, with the ability to present insights clearly to executive audiences and cross-functional stakeholders.
• Proven ability to manage complex projects, balance competing priorities, and drive adoption of new tools and practices.
• Experience in hospitality, gaming, or a similarly complex and data-rich industry is a plus.

Physical Requirements

Must be able to:

• Lift or carry 10 pounds, unassisted, in the performance of specific tasks, as assigned.
• Physically access all areas of the property and drive areas with or without reasonable accommodation.
• Maintain composure under pressure and consistently meet deadlines with internal and external customers and contacts.
• Ability to interact appropriately and effectively with guests, management, other team members, and outside contacts.
• Ability for prolonged periods of time to walk, stand, stretch, bend, and kneel.
• Work in a fast-paced and busy environment.
• Work indoors and be exposed to various environmental factors such as, but not limited to, CRT, noise, dust, and cigarette smoke.