Assistant Controller

Overview

The Assistant Controller of Gaming and Non-Gaming will assist the Controller in identifying, accumulating, analyzing, preparing, interpreting and communicating financial information within the Casino realm used by management to control within the Golden Nugget. They will also prepare reports for non-management groups such as auditors, regulatory agencies and tax authorities, supervise the Casino Accounting Manager (Gaming and Non-Gaming areas), and maintain Financial Accounting information.

The role also requires a high level of professional and personalized guest service embodying the Company’s brand standard and core values (K.E.E.P. – Kindness, Engagement, Empathy and Positivity).

• Indirectionally supervise Casino Accounting in the performance of daily audit work and compilation of numbers for the Daily Operating Report, and review the Daily Operating Report.
• Respond to questions and demands of the Gaming Control Board and regulatory agencies.
• Respond to inquiries from the Internal Revenue Service.
• Respond to findings of Internal/External Auditors.
• Work on special projects as deemed necessary by the Controller and Director of Finance.
• Manage the month‑end closing of the accounting records.
• Review supporting documentation for balance sheet accounts.
• Manage journal entries, invoices, etc. and reconcile accounts for the monthly or annual closing.
• Evaluate existing daily audit and accounting/auditing procedures and proactively seek opportunities to improve efficiency and quality of the accounting/audit function.
• Establish and execute cash handling standards, including establishing employee banking standards.
• Ensure audit anomalies, revenue and cash variances are properly investigated and resolved in a timely manner.
• Collaborate with Hotel, Retail and Food and Beverage Management in development and revision of internal controls and audit procedures.

• Ability to manage employees, train, and develop highly motivated teams.
• Excellent analytical, problem‑solving, administrative, multi‑tasking, organizational and prioritization skills.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills (verbal and written); fluent English and articulate.
• Ability to work efficiently, independently, and cohesively, consistently producing quality results.
• Computer literate in Microsoft Windows and Excel applications.
• Must communicate effectively with guests, employees, and management regarding position duties and responsibilities.
• Knowledge of accounting/auditing functions and knowledge of Gaming Control Board Minimum Internal Control Standards.
• Knowledge of Hard/Soft Count procedures and accounting for table‑games revenues.
• Knowledge of cage transactions and procedures.
• Knowledge of casino department’s revenue transactions and procedures.
• Bachelor’s or related degree preferred.
• 5 years of experience.
• Minimum age requirement is 21.
• Basic mathematical skills to add, subtract, multiply and divide specific to position responsibilities.

This position does not earn tips.