Business Analyst Intern

Experience the fun of working in the entertainment industry at Canterbury Park - home to live horse racing every summer and year round action in our Card Casino, Racebook and Expo Center.

Canterbury Park offers competitive pay and an attractive benefits package for part-time team members. Our team members enjoy paid time off, floating holidays and holiday premium pay. For eligible team members, we provide a comprehensive benefits package that includes life, critical illness, accident and hospital indemnity insurance; a 401(k) retirement plan with employer matching; robust wellness programs designed to promote overall health and well-being; and much more. Additional exciting perks include free admission to live racing events, exclusive access to special event privileges, and a wide variety of discounts at local businesses and throughout Canterbury Park. These benefits are carefully designed to not only enhance your experience at work but also contribute to a vibrant and rewarding lifestyle in the community.

Job Summary:

The Finance & Casino Analyst (Summer Internship) will gain hands-on experience in Finance and Accounting by supporting data analysis, reporting, and reconciliation activities. In addition to finance responsibilities, the intern will assist Casino Operations with day-to-day tasks and participate in a special "Customer Journey" project to identify operational improvements. This role provides a unique opportunity to develop analytical, cross-functional, and operational skills in a dynamic business environment. Responsible for supporting the Company's mission, vision, and values by providing an unparalleled experience of fun and entertainment.

Learning Objectives:

• Understand the various financial analyst responsibilities and duties.
• Develop a basic understanding of the role of finance & accounting in an organization.
• Understand the value of data and analysis and why it is important for a company to prioritize it.
• Execute consistent & accurate financial reporting.
• Communicate, collaborate, share, and present findings and recommendations cross-functionally with business partners, management, and executives.
• Gain exposure to operational processes and cross-departmental collaboration through support of Casino Operations.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Leads by example
• Responsible for maintaining a high degree of hospitality, as well as a positive and professional demeanor at all times.

Finance Reporting (75%)

• Responsible for the generation of periodic analytical reports to support premium/promotional days, weekly, monthly, and quarterly business operations.
• Track and record daily Card Casino, pari-mutuel, food and beverage, attendance, marketing, and other operational data points for reporting.
• Analyze data to identify trends to inform business partners, management, and executives of business operations.

Accounting & Casino Operations (25%)

• Audit and review daily vault balance sheets and entries to ensure accuracy and audit readiness.
• Perform daily sale entries from mutuals, department operations, revenue drop, and cage into a weekly report.
• Perform weekly reconciliation of ATM transactions between Global Payments system and Bally Cage Module using Microsoft Excel.
• Provide operational and administrative support to Casino Operations leadership as needed, gaining exposure to day-to-day casino floor operations and understanding how operational data and processes influence business decisions.
• Assist with table setup, card deck preparation, pit paperwork, and inventory management of cards, layouts, and table supplies to ensure operational readiness.
• Assist with administrative tasks such as filing, forms, event materials, and scheduling support.
• Participate in a cross-functional "Customer Journey" project focused on evaluating the guest experience across multiple touchpoints, providing exposure to operational decision-making and cross-functional collaboration.

Required Qualifications:

• Pursuing Bachelor's Degree in Finance, Business, Economics, Marketing, Analytics, or related field.
• Strong Microsoft Office skills required; intermediate skills in Microsoft Excel required. Must be able to pick up or self-teach excel skills quickly.
• Must possess excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Strong desire to evaluate data at a granular level and problem solve.
• Strong organizational, planning, and interpersonal relations skills.
• A self-starter who works well in a fast-paced, dynamic, team-oriented environment.
• Commitment to routinely go above and beyond in the accomplishment of position responsibilities in an effort to play a role in the achievement of organizational goals.
• Must be able to pass a background check, work history verification, and obtain and maintain a license from the Minnesota Racing Commission.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Currently holding 3.0/4.0 GPA or higher.
• Experience in the Entertainment, Gaming, or Hospitality industry.

Working Conditions and Physical Requirements:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and talk or hear.
• The employee frequently is required to walk.
• The employee is required to sit.