What are the responsibilities and job description for the Financial Controller position at Golden Nugget?
Overview:
It is the responsibility of the Financial Controller to oversee and administer all aspects and functionality of the General Ledger, Accounts Payable and Payroll departments. In addition, the Financial Controller compiles and maintains all financial accounting information. This position must also exhibit a high level of professional and personalized guest service that embodies the Company’s brand standard and core values (K.E.E.P. – Kindness, Engagement, Empathy and Positivity).
Responsibilities:
- Oversee and provide support to Accounts Payable, General Ledger, and Payroll departments.
- Manage and direct the month-end closing of the accounting records.
- Review supporting documentation for balance sheet accounts.
- Produce internal financial statements for management.
- Review tax returns submitted to governmental agencies.
- Respond to questions and requests from Internal/External Auditors and other regulatory agencies.
- Review and sign checks as requested.
- Participate in the annual budgeting process.
- Perform other duties and responsibilities as required.
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform the duties and responsibilities satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.
- Ability to manage employees, training and coaching skills with evidence of developing exceptionally motivated teams.
- Excellent analytical, problem solving, administrative, multi-tasking, organization and prioritization skills.
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills (verbal and written), fluent English.
- Strong knowledge of accounting and applying GAAP.
- Ability to work efficiently, independently, cohesively, and consistently producing quality results.
- Computer literate in Microsoft Windows and Excel applications.
- Prior knowledge of financial accounting systems, Oracle preferred.
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or related degree preferred.
- 5-10 years progressive experience, including holding managerial roles, in the Accounting field.
- Must possess basic mathematical skills to include ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide specific to position responsibilities.
