Financial Controller

Overview

The Financial Controller supervises and manages all Financial Accounting functions including the recording and reporting of daily Accounts Payable, General Ledger reporting (including journal entries), payroll preparation and entries, daily banking, and fixed assets. Responsible for all financial reporting, including monthly and annual statements. Remains current on all Tribal, State, and Federal gaming rules and regulations. Coordinates all financial information required by internal and external auditors.

Establishes accounting policies and procedures and ensures adherence to such policies. Oversees hiring, training, scheduling, counseling, evaluating, and terminating of accounting personnel. Informs the Chief Financial Officer of any irregularities or problems. Performs the function personally or through subordinates.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Oversee all activities related to the Financial functions (General Ledger, Accounts Receivable, Accounts Payable, and Payroll) within the Finance Department in accordance with established policies, procedures and controls.
• Prepare and publish timely monthly financial statements; ensure all journal entries and supporting documentation prepared by General Ledger staff are entered and posted in a timely fashion during the month. Support month-end and year-end closing processes.
• Manage and comply with Tribal, state, county, and federal government reporting requirements and tax filings. Prepare and submit Allocated Tips to IRS annually.
• Develop and document business processes and accounting policies to maintain and strengthen internal controls.
• Initiate wire transfers.
• Direct responsibility for Executive compensation, including bonus calculation and administration of non-qualified deferred compensation plan.
• Approve invoices for payment, ensuring proper documentation and department-level review; sign checks.
• Review and approve requisitions for capital and construction purchases.
• Vet contracts and agreements with external legal counsel before presenting to General Manager for signature.
• Coordinate with company independent auditors and ensure compliance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP); investigate technical accounting issues for compliance.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Chief Financial Officer.
• Support and endorse the company R.I.C.H philosophy.

Oversees four managers responsible for supervising approximately 40 employees within the Finance Department. Responsible for the overall direction, coordination, and evaluation of these units. Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.

Education and/or Experience

• Bachelor’s degree (B.A. or B.S.) in Accounting or Finance from a four-year college or university; and eight or more years of combined accounting or finance experience. CPA preferred.

Age Requirements

• Must be at least 21 years of age.

Language Skills

• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret common scientific and technical journals, financial reports, and legal documents. Ability to respond to common inquiries or complaints from customers, regulatory agencies, or members of the business community. Ability to write speeches and articles for publication that conform to prescribed style and format. Ability to effectively present information to top management, public groups, and/or boards of directors.

Mathematical Skills

• Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as probability and statistical inference, and fundamentals of plane and solid geometry and trigonometry. Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.

Reasoning Ability

• Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions. Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or…