Controller

Wind River Hotel Casino • Riverton, WY

16d

About The Position

The Controller oversees casino accounting and financial operations, including daily accounting functions, month-end closing, balance sheet reviews, financial reporting, tax returns, cash-flow management, revenue audits, and budgeting. The role ensures accurate accounting and compliance with internal controls, GAAP, and gaming regulations, including Title 31 and the Bank Secrecy Act. It also serves as a liaison to regulatory agencies, auditors, and other stakeholders; supervises accounting staff; and collaborates with gaming, operations, and compliance departments to support transparency and financial accuracy.

The position requires strong accounting knowledge, analytical and problem-solving ability, effective communication, leadership, technical proficiency with accounting software, and attention to detail. Gaming-industry experience is preferable. Physical requirements include extended periods of sitting, repetitive movements, using hands to handle or control objects, tools, or controls, bending, stooping, walking, and lifting at least 50 pounds.

Employees are expected to know existing Wind River Hotel & Casino policies and refer to them when necessary. Applicants must pass a drug screen with negative results; non-safety-sensitive positions will not be tested for cannabis. Northern Arapaho Enterprises II and its subsidiaries follow Indian Preference in hiring and retention as required by federal law.

Requirements

• In-depth understanding of accounting principles, financial reporting, and gaming regulations.
• Ability to analyze financial data, identify trends, and solve problems.
• Effective communication with staff, management, regulatory bodies, and other stakeholders.
• Ability to supervise and motivate accounting staff.
• Experience with accounting software and other relevant technologies.
• Attention to detail and accuracy in financial reporting and compliance activities.
• Ability to meet the stated physical requirements, including lifting at least 50 pounds.
• Must pass a drug screen with negative results; non-safety-sensitive positions will not be tested for cannabis.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in the gaming industry is preferable.

Responsibilities

• Manage daily casino accounting functions, month-end closing, and balance sheet reviews.
• Prepare financial statements, reports, and tax returns for management and regulatory bodies.
• Ensure adherence to internal controls, GAAP, and gaming regulations, including Title 31 and the Bank Secrecy Act.
• Monitor cash flow and ensure proper handling and accounting of casino funds.
• Conduct revenue audits, analyze financial data, and provide recommendations for improvement.
• Respond to inquiries from regulatory agencies, auditors, and other stakeholders.
• Supervise accounting staff, provide guidance, and foster a positive work environment.
• Participate in the annual budgeting process and contribute to financial planning.
• Collaborate with gaming, operations, and compliance departments to ensure transparency and accuracy.

Benefits

• Health insurance; eligible to apply within 60 days of initial hire.
• Delta Dental and VSP vision insurance; eligible to apply within 60 days of initial hire.
• Retirement plan with a 4% match after completing the 90-day probation period.
• Voluntary life insurance; eligible to apply for additional coverage within 31 days of initial hire.
• Employer-paid basic life insurance.
• Employer-paid short-term disability insurance.
• Employer-paid long-term disability insurance.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: No Education Listed