Casino Controller

JOB PURPOSE: Assist Chief Financial Officer in the oversight general accounting, fixed assets and trend analysis and profit loss accounts. Directly responsible for performance of general ledger accounting, revenue audit, preparation of financial accounts for the casinos and the businesses under Buffalo Thunder Development Authority, monthly opening and closing of accounts and preparation of balance sheets.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Create and maintain statistical financial spreadsheets, reports, charts, and graphs using computer programs.
• Analyze financial information for historical comparisons and produce forecasts.
• Review financial reports with all levels of management and explain the results.
• Coordinate, implement and monitor the development and preparation of departmental budgets.
• Prepare and process journal entries, perform general ledger account reconciliations, and verify account activity to ensure accuracy.
• Oversee bank reconciliations and oversee Payroll Processing. Maintain subsidiary ledgers.
• Supervisory duties: Supervision of Accounting staff, including interviewing and hiring, scheduling, coaching and training, employee recognition, disciplinary procedures, and conducting performance appraisals.
• Monitor and coordinate staff as they reconcile revenue for Casinos, Hotel, Restaurants, and associated businesses and generate reports for respective supervisors and IT; generate reports for the Chief Financial Officer, Accounting, and generate reports for necessary departments.
• Ensure revenue audit and accounting adherence to internal controls(SIC’s).


• Perform other duties as required.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS (KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES):

• Must be at least 21 years of age or older
• Knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and have a good grasp of all phases of accounting.
• Supervisory skills including interviewing and hiring, scheduling, coaching and training and managing performance.
• Knowledge of auditing procedures.
• Knowledge of casino operations.
• Good computer skills:Microsoft Office, Excel, database accounting, Agilysis
• Good mathematical skills and 10-key proficient.
• Good analytical skills, able to interpret results, and make sound recommendations based on the information.
• Must be highly motivated and have high ethical standards of integrity and confidentiality.

REQUIRED EDUCATION OR COMBINATION OF EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance or related discipline.
• Five (5) years’ experience in accounting, revenue accounting and/or auditing.
• Must meet Gaming Commission hiring requirements

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS/WORK ENVIRONMENT:

• Standing-5% /Walking-15% /Sitting-80%; Office setting.
• Some lifting and carrying 30-50 lbs.
• May be required to work extended hours.
• Occasional travel