Controller, Finance & Banking, Financial Reporting

Job Details

Job Location:

TOWAOC, CO 81334

Position Type:
Full Time

Job Shift: Day

The Controller is responsible for providing comprehensive financial leadership, accounting oversight, financial analysis, reporting, internal controls, and operational support for the casino and hotel enterprise. This position is accountable for the accurate, timely, and compliant preparation, analysis, control, and distribution of financial information, statements, records, and management reports.

The Controller oversees general ledger accounting, month-end and year-end close processes, financial statement preparation, balance sheet reconciliations, fixed assets, inventory accountability, revenue audit, cash management support, budgeting and forecasting, financial modeling, and operational performance analysis.

The Controller, reporting to the Director – Finance & Accounting, work closely with executive and departmental leadership to provide accurate financial information, identify trends and opportunities, improve operational and financial performance, strengthen internal controls, and support sound business decisions. All responsibilities must be performed in accordance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), standard operating procedures, Tribal and state gaming regulations, federal and state regulations, applicable Tribal/State compacts, Minimum Internal Control Standards (MICS), Anti-Money Laundering (AML) and Title 31 requirements, and applicable organizational policies and procedures.

Success in this role is demonstrated by maintaining accurate and audit-ready financial records, establishing strong and reliable financial controls, delivering timely and meaningful financial analysis, and providing leadership with the information and insight necessary to make sound business decisions and strengthen the financial performance of the enterprise.

Financial Accounting & General Ledger:
Oversee and maintain the general ledger for casino and hotel operations, ensuring financial transactions are accurately classified, recorded, supported, and maintained in accordance with GAAP, MICS, organizational policies, and applicable requirements. Review journal entries, account activity, coding, and accounting treatment across Revenue Audit, Accounts Receivable, Accounts Payable, Payroll, and other financial functions. Analyze unusual transactions and determine or recommend appropriate accounting treatment.

Month-End, Year-End Close & Financial Reporting:
Lead month-end and year-end close processes, including recurring and adjusting journal entries, accruals, reconciliations, supporting schedules, and other required closing activities. Prepare and maintain balance sheet reconciliations, including accounts receivable, accounts payable, prepaid expenses, accrued expenses, fixed assets, and other assigned accounts. Ensure financial statements, records, schedules, and management reports are accurate, complete, properly supported, and produced within established timelines.

Financial Analysis, Budgeting & Forecasting:
Support the development and administration of organizational budgets, forecasts, financial models, and performance analyses. Analyze financial and operational results, identify trends, variances, and unexpected results, and provide management with meaningful information regarding revenue, expenses, profitability, and operational performance. Develop reporting and analytical tools that improve management’s ability to evaluate performance and support sound business decisions.

Revenue Audit & Gaming Revenue:
Provide operational leadership and oversight to the Revenue Audit function as assigned. Ensure timely and accurate daily audits of casino revenues and preparation of daily cash summary reports. Review and validate revenue activity from Table Games, Slots, Hotel, Restaurant, and other revenue-generating operations, ensuring revenues are accurately recorded, summarized, classified, and reported. Monitor casino revenue performance and investigate, document, and resolve audit findings, discrepancies, and identified departmental inefficiencies.

Cash Management, Cage/Vault & Financial Controls:
Provide oversight and support to Cage/Vault and cash-management functions as assigned, ensuring appropriate accountability and security over cash, revenue, assets, and other financial resources. Assist with gaming and jackpot check audits and evaluate financial processes for control deficiencies or operational…