Comptroller - Kewadin Casinos

The Comptroller, under the direction of the Chief Financial Officer (Gaming), is responsible for all functions of accounting operations of Kewadin Casinos, to include organizing, directing, and controlling the financial activities by performing duties personally or through subordinate supervisors and staff. The position performs duties and functions in the absence of the Chief Financial Officer (Gaming).

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: (includes, but is not limited to, the following)

• Oversees the daily operations of the Accounting Department.
• Oversees the analysis, development, implementation, and maintenance of the casino accounting system relating to the preparation, compilation, and analysis of financial statements.
• Ensures the integrity and accuracy of all financial data produced by department, maintains working knowledge of GAAP and Title 31.
• Ensures annual reporting deadlines are met with 1099's, W-2G's, 1042's and allocated tips for W-4's.
• Directs or assists preparation and distribution of monthly financial statements by all applicable deadlines.
• Analyzes the results of operations according to financial information and effectively communicate results with managers and executive team.
• Performs or assists in the financial forecasts of the Gaming Authority financial position and determines how to achieve the goals and objectives from a financial perspective for the Gaming Operations.
• Continually looks for ways to streamline operating processes of the accounting department and the business.
• Monitors all activities of all properties to ensure all applicable laws, rules, regulations of NIGC, MGCB and Gaming Commission and casino internal controls and procedures are followed.
• Ensures compliance with MICS as issued by NIGC and Gaming Commission to safeguard company assets.
• Maintains a keen understanding of internal and external processes to apply to all projects, new developments, and assignments to ensure success.
• Acts as a liaison between accounting and operations coordinating cooperation to ensure tools and systems drive overall efficiency.
• Responsible for all aspects of credit card processing, including merchant service providers, hardware, software and operational processes to ensure achievement of industry standards.
• Identifies, researches, samples, and recommends new and improved software needs as it pertains to both driving revenue and cost savings operations of the business; and includes planning and assisting with all software installs or upgrades.
• Assists management with annual budget process, day-to-day and monthly financial reporting.
• Organizes adequate staffing levels in the department by interviewing, selecting, training, scheduling, evaluating disciplining and terminating team members as needed.
• Serves as a member of the Executive Team.
• Prepares, presents and attends financial reviews and Gaming Authority workshops and meetings.
  
  

ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES: (includes, but is not limited to, the following)

• Acts as a liaison between operations and IT to identify, research, and resolve any reported software issues or discrepancies.
• Provides necessary training and assistance to all team members with questions and problem resolution.
• Assists in coordinating all external audits.
• Assists management with any ad-hoc reporting, training, or project needs.
• All other job-related duties as assigned.
  
  

CONTACTS:

Immediate peers, peers in other departments, immediate supervisor/manager, managers in other departments, Executives, Board of Directors, customers and outside vendor/service providers.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

Position light with lifting up to 20 pounds and frequent lifting/carrying up to 10 pounds. Physical factors include constant walking, typing; frequent use of hearing, near/midrange vision, color vision and bending; and occasional standing, walking, carrying, use of far vision, depth perception, field of vision and travel. Working conditions include occasional exposure to extreme hot/cold, noise, vibration and air quality. Potential hazards include constant computer use.

REQUIREMENTS:

Education: Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance or five years demonstrated ability in related work experience may be considered in lieu of degree.

Experience: Minimum of 8 years' gaming experience including, hotel, food, beverage, entertainment, and retail operations with a minimum 5 years' supervisory experience required in addition to above stated degree requirements.

Certification/License: Certified Public Accountant (CPA) or Certified Management Accountant (CMA) preferred. Must undergo a Criminal background investigation done under the rules of the National Indian Gaming Commission.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: Must have a working knowledge and be able to use word processing and spreadsheet and data base software and JDEdwards software. Must have a working knowledge POS, PMS, player tracking system, slot data system and inventory control system. Must have management and peer coordination skills. Must have organization skills and be able to plan, prioritize and manage work load to meet goals in a timely manner. Must have good project management skills; provide strong leadership, prioritize tasks, meeting deadline and effectively communicate with personnel, co-workers, subordinates and the general public. Must be able to establish and maintain an effective working relationship with supervisory personnel, co-workers, subordinates and general public. Must be able to communicate effectively, verbally, and in writing, in a diverse range of audiences and settings. Must maintain privacy and confidentiality. Native American preferred.