The Nightlife Controls Senior Analyst is a hands-on, detail-oriented financial-controls role that supports the Nightlife Controller in monitoring, validating, and reporting on financially significant activity across Wynn Las Vegas Nightlife venues.Working under the direction of the Nightlife Controller, the Senior Analyst independently performs recurring transaction reviews and exception monitoring, observes venue processes through surveillance footage and other monitoring tools, and supports the calculation and validation of payroll, tips, and commissions. The role also helps confirm that Nightlife payments are processed through approved company systems and supports the Controller with P&L reporting and variance research.The Senior Analyst is expected to work through assigned reviews with limited day-to-day direction, perform first-level analysis, and bring documented findings and recommendations to the Controller. The Controller retains responsibility for final conclusions, further escalation, and overall oversight.Why This Role ExistsNightlife is a high-volume, fast-paced, cash- and comp-intensive business that generates a significant volume of financially relevant transactions every operating night.Effective oversight of that activity depends on consistent, detailed review at the transaction level, along with timely follow-up on exceptions.This role exists to provide consistent day-to-day monitoring of Nightlife financial activity, support accurate and policy-aligned compensation and payment processes, identify unusual or unsupported transactions, and give the Controller reliable analysis for reporting and decision-making.Key ResponsibilitiesTransaction Review & Exception MonitoringIndependently perform recurring reviews of transaction-level activity and transaction registers to identify unusual, incomplete, inconsistent, or potentially noncompliant activityPerform recurring monitoring and exception reviews of point-of-sale activity, including comps, voids, discounts, adjustments, and open checks or open itemsReview comp activity against established authorization requirements and applicable limits, and research transactions that appear inconsistent with approved practicesTrack open items through resolution, following up with the appropriate parties and elevating items that remain unresolvedRecommend refinements to monitoring procedures, review criteria, and exception thresholds based on observed resultsPayroll, Tip & Commission SupportCalculate or validate tip pools, gratuity and service charge distributions, host and VIP commissions, and other variable compensation in accordance with approved policies, agreements, and established methodologies, as directed by the ControllerReconcile compensation calculations to point-of-sale sales, service charges, timekeeping, and payroll data before submission; research and resolve discrepanciesPrepare and maintain clear supporting documentation for each payroll, tip, and commission cycle so calculations can be reviewed, approved, and traced back to source dataCoordinate with Payroll, Nightlife Operations, and Finance on submission timing, adjustments, and questions, under the direction of the ControllerPayment ControlsReview Nightlife-related payments—including commissions, promoter, talent, and vendor-related payments—to confirm they are processed through approved company systems with appropriate authorization and supporting documentationIdentify and escalate payments made outside the system, outside established approval requirements, or without adequate supportMaintain trackers and records of payment reviews, exceptions, and resolutionsSupport the Controller in documenting and reinforcing payment proceduresProcess Observation & ValidationPerform venue and process observations, primarily through review of surveillance footage and other monitoring tools, to validate whether established procedures and financial controls are being followedCompare observed activity to transaction records, system information, supporting documentation, and established proceduresValidate specific transactions and events selected by the Controller, such as comp authorizations, bottle deliveries, check settlements, and voidsCoordinate with Nightlife Investigations and other departments as needed and as directed by the ControllerPerform in-venue observations when requested by the ControllerFinancial Reporting and P&L SupportPrepare recurring schedules, reconciliations, and supporting analysis for monthly Nightlife financial reporting and the Controller’s monthly Nightlife Controls ReportResearch unusual P&L items and variances identified by the Controller, tracing them to transaction-level detail and summarizing findingsPerform trend analysis on revenue, comp, payroll, and monitoring results to help identify patterns that may indicate a process or control weaknessSupport the Controller with ad hoc projects, analysis, and venue reopening and ongoing venue-control activities as neededDocumentation, Escalation & CoordinationDocument observations, exceptions, calculations, and follow-up items in a clear, objective, and organized manner, including preliminary assessments and recommendations for the Controller’s reviewEscalate unusual activity and potential control issues to the Nightlife Controller promptlyMaintain trackers, working files, and supporting records for monitoring, compensation, payment, and reporting activitiesHandle sensitive information—including employee compensation, guest, and transaction details—with professionalism and confidentialityWork with Nightlife Operations, Finance, Accounting, Payroll, Compliance, Investigations, Inventory Control, IT, and other departments as needed, under the direction of the ControllerRefer matters that may require investigative, disciplinary, or security action to the Controller for appropriate routing
