Controller

This position is responsible for directing all aspects of accounting in accordance with corporate policy and Nevada State Regulations; responsible for supporting the achievement of revenue and income objectives, market share and customer service objectives; establishes departmental policies and procedures; assists in developing and monitoring all departmental budgets to ensure their profitable operation.  Management functions within Accounting include:  Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, General Ledger, Fixed Assets, Revenue Audit, Compliance and Count Team.

Responsibilities and Job Functions

• Hire, retain, motivate, evaluate and directs Accounting staff, ensuring Team Members receive adequate guidance and resources to accomplish established objectives.
• Review activities in the Accounting areas, in order to gauge and improve staffing levels, working conditions and other matters which influence quality guest service and profitability.
• Establish department standards, guidelines and objectives and assists with other administrative processes such as budget and staffing to ensure proper planning and efficient operation of assigned areas.
• Monitor and evaluates all reporting departments in order to ensure the proper planning for short and long-term strategies.
• Review strengths and weaknesses of all general and administrative functions, in order to most effectively implement changes to improve operations and most efficiently allocate resources.
• Analyze daily cash flow, forecasts sources and uses of cash, and initiates cash management activities to position property in advantageous financial position
• Review cash disbursements to ensure propriety, reasonableness, and compliance with established procedures, and releases disbursements or investigates and resolves discrepancies.
• Manage the preparation of and reviews financial reports to ensure reasonableness and completeness, and releases reports or directs revision of reports.
• Review and interpret unusual transactions or unexpected financial results to determine the appropriate accounting treatment.

Working Conditions/Essential Functions

• Communicate effectively with all levels of employees as well as outside contacts.
• Review and comprehend all necessary documentation.
• Observe and direct actions of subordinates.

Qualifications

• Thorough knowledge of all accounting procedures and regulations as they apply to the state and the gaming industry.
• Understanding of corporate and property-specific policies and procedures.
• Experience in a gaming environment required.
• Knowledge of local and federal tax preparation.
• These skills and abilities are typically acquired through the completion of a Bachelor’s degree in accounting or closely related field, in addition to a minimum of seven years progressive experience in all aspects of accounting.
• Previous managerial experience preferred.