Financial Controller Petoskey, Michigan

Overview

Odawa Casino Resort

Job Description

Job Title:

Financial Controller

Reports To:

Director of Finance
Department:
Accounting
Status:
Exempt
Job Code:
CONTPay Grade:
FIN8
Date Written:
02/07/2009
Last Update:
10/07/2025

Job Summary:

Participates in analysis to improve the operational and financial effectiveness of the Casino through analyzing departmental financial statements and marketing data and presenting unbiased data as meaningful information to management. Perform financial analysis, forecasting and daily tracking of all Odawa Casino Resort’s operational performance. Provide management, organization and leadership support to team members engaged in delivering financial services to all of Odawa Casino Resort.

• Has authority to hire, terminate, promote, demote, transfer, provide training opportunities, recommend merit increases, evaluate performance, create and adjust performance standards, create and or delegate staff scheduling, invoke disciplinary action and provide for the fair and equitable treatment of all Team Members.
• Conduct oneself in a positive and professional manner, acting as a role model for all Team Members.
• Maintain records of assets, liabilities, profit and loss, tax liability or other financial activities.
• Oversee the preparation, posting and maintenance of general ledger accounts, payroll transactions, accounts payable and general ledger adjustments. Reconciles general ledger as needed.
• Analyze financial data in order to prepare timely monthly, quarterly and yearly financial statements to organization including footnote disclosures.
• Assist and/or produce month end closing financial reports.
• Generate detailed excel spreadsheets to interpret financial records and statements for management.
• Has the ability to work with a financial audit team during an audit process.
• Ensure all financial reporting deadlines are met.
• Analyze financial information to provide strategic recommendations and maintain solutions to business and financial problems to all departments.
• Ensure compliance in accordance to accepted accounting practices and with the Minimum Internal Control Standards (MICS).
• Responsible for department expenditures and keeping budget within approved limits. Interface with departmental managers on all related financial issues.
• Assist with outside auditors during periodic or annual audits and assist in the preparation of audit schedules.
• May communicate with financial consultants as necessary and when approved while working on larger projects.
• Assist various departments as needed to analyze data including revenue enhancement and cost containment.
• Maintain open communications with all departments and positions in order to obtain and analyze data, compile and complete all necessary reports and presentations to the proper function areas.
• Create and coordinate the gathering of information in preparation of budgets and constantly monitor them as they move through the budget process in a timely manner.
• Assist the Director of Finance in the budget process from the beginning stages to completion.
• Perform analyses of departmental financial statements.
• Prepare or assist in the preparation of special reports and ad hoc analyses as requested.
• Assist with the design and development of policy and procedures and internal controls for accounting function.
• Prepare and/or review adjusting journal entries.
• May communicate with financial consultants as necessary and when approved while working on larger projects.
• Maintain knowledge of all current and upcoming promotions and events at Odawa Casino Resort.
• Always maintain the highest level of confidentiality.
• Performs all other duties assigned within the scope of the position.

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Upholds Odawa Casino Mission statement in all aspects of position:

Mission: We create excitement and memories.

Values: We create a culture that provides: 1. A fun, rewarding, safe, and consistent…