Aaron Benson
Finance Executive | Hospitality & Gaming Expert | $200M+ Capital Oversight | Tax Recovery & Operational Profitability Leader
- Role
- Director of Finance at Rosen Hotels & Resorts
- Location
- Las Vegas, NV, US
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Aaron Benson
As a senior finance executive with 20+ years of progressive leadership across hospitality, gaming, and resort operations, I specialize in driving financial strategy, operational profitability, and enterprise-scale capital planning. I’ve led high-impact finance teams across multi-property portfolios, managed $200M+ in capital expenditures, and directly contributed to EBITDA gains through tax recovery, regulatory navigation, and disciplined financial oversight.Whether managing complex audits, implementing ERP systems, or negotiating multimillion-dollar settlements, I bring a results-first mindset grounded in compliance, collaboration, and long-term business value. At both MGM Resorts and Penn Entertainment, I’ve developed a reputation for elevating financial performance while maintaining rigorous standards in internal controls, regulatory reporting, and team development.Areas of Expertise: Capital Planning & Strategic Forecasting Tax Recovery & Compliance (IRS, GCB, MBT, Sales/Use) GAAP Financial Reporting & Audit Coordination ERP Integration (Oracle, Cognos, Infinium) Operational Leadership Across Multi-Site Portfolios Process Optimization & Cost ContainmentI’m passionate about building high-performing finance organizations that support growth, accountability, and sustained profitability. Open to VP- and Director-level roles where I can contribute both hands-on leadership and high-level financial strategy — especially within hospitality or adjacent industries.
Experience
Director of Finance
Aug 2025 — Present · Orlando, FL, US
Education
UNLV Lee Business School
BSBA, Accounting
Skills
- Infinium
- Account Reconciliation
- Financial Reporting
- Fixed Assets
- Auditing
- Internal Audit
- Variance Analysis
- Cash Management
- Accruals
- Bank Reconciliation
- Journal Entries
- Internal Controls
- Accounting
- Pmp
- Leadership
- Us Gaap
- Tax
- As400 System
- Strategic Financial Planning
- Cognos
- Sarbanes-Oxley Act
- Cash Flow
- Accounts Receivable
- Financial Statements
- Blackline
- Showcase Query
- General Ledger
- Income Statement
- Cost Accounting
- Financial Accounting
- Process Improvement
- Sox
- Financial Analysis
- Budgets
- Finance
- Strategic Planning
- Payroll
- Casino
- Infogenesis
- Forecasting
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