Accounting Manager - Casinos

TWENTY-NINE PALMS BAND OF MISSION INDIANS•Coachella, CA

About The Position

This position is responsible for managing all monthly closing processes and preparation of consolidated and individual financial statements, maintaining the physical asset inventory, and assisting with budget preparation and monitoring for the Tribe. In addition, we strive to deliver our Five Star Experience to Guests and fellow Team Members. This includes being committed to our Service Promise: We are the Twenty-Nine Palms Band of Mission Indians Team, where your experience is our top priority. Every person and detail matters.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree (B.A.) in Accounting or Finance; CPA or MBA is preferred.
5-7 years’ experience in accounting or finance highly desired.
Knowledge of U.S. GAAP.
Experience in working with multiple legal entities.
Must pass periodic random drug screens.
Must be able to pass background suitability investigation.
Must obtain a Tribal Gaming License.
Must obtain all other applicable certifications and licenses.
Must provide proof of eligibility to work in the United States within 72 hours of employment.

Responsibilities

Provide outstanding customer service to guests and all other employees by exceeding our mission statement.
Lead by example and carry out our Five Star Experience to Guests and all Team Members by fulfilling our Mission Statement, Service Promise and following department service standards. This entails consistency performing our service expectations of: Welcoming, Proactive, Seamless, Personalized and Valued.
Continually coach and support Team Members to ensure they have the skills, tools, and resources to successfully complete their jobs, including the delivering of the Five Star Experience expectations.
Develop, implement, and maintain the Tribe’s Financial Management, Procurement, Fixed Asset and Travel policies and procedures.
Responsible for maintaining the Tribe’s fixed asset inventory and conducting the bi-annual physical asset inventory.
Review fixed assets to ensure accurate accounting, including classification, additions and dispositions.
Assist in preparation of annual operations and capital budgets.
Maintain automated financial accounting systems to ensure integrity of financial data.
Monitor banking activity and ensures compliance with any established guidelines.
Prepare internal financial operations reports as required by management.
Ensure an accurate and timely monthly, quarterly and year end close.
Ensure compliance with all internal controls, policies and procedures of the Tribe, Tribal Enterprises and Casinos, and any Federal, State or Tribal regulatory agencies.
Assist with the quarterly, semi-annual and year-end financial audit activities.
Interact with external auditors as required.
Prepare reports required for regulatory and taxing authorities.
Maintain both a balanced general ledger and subsidiary ledgers.
Ensure all balance sheet accounts are reconciled on a monthly basis.
Support Controllers with special projects and workflow process improvements.
Protects the Tribe’s value by keeping information confidential.
Maintain excellent communications with all Directors and Supervisors.
Implements approved departmental policies and procedures.
Ensure the budget for the department is monitored and adhered to by implementing effective processes and procedures.
Prepare necessary data for the budget in areas of responsibility.
Keep abreast of competitive changes including industry trends and local competitive set.
Develop, maintain and nurture a positive work environment.
Responsible for maintaining a disciplined environment and implementing practices that promote safety, quality and productivity.
Help coordinate and supervise training, assignments and development of subordinates.
Ensure compliance with all Minimum Internal Control Standards (MICS) as well as all Tribal Internal Control Standards (TICS).
Present a positive image of the Tribal organization to its guests and vendors and to assist them as required.
Must follow all safety policies and procedures and attend all scheduled safety meetings and training as a condition of employment.
Able to make difficult decision in a fair and honest manner.
Strong verbal and written communication skills.
Perform any other duties that may be assigned from time to time.