CONTROLLER

Chukchansi Gold Resort & Casino•Coarsegold, CA

13d•Onsite

About The Position

Responsible for coordinating and managing all functions pertaining to General Ledger, Payroll, Revenue Audit, Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable, Hard Count and Soft Count, and Inventory Control. Responsible for establishing appropriate policies, procedures and controls of the Company to be consistent with General Accepted Accounting Principles. Contributes to the property’s motto of “Being the Resort Casino of Choice.” Mentors, coaches and prepares succession planning to encourage those Team Members seeking advancement to acquire the education, experience and personal characteristics to prepare them to progress toward their goal. Separately identifies Tribal Team Members within and without this specific functional area to fast-track their career goals. Develops Operational and Maintenance Standards (measurable and time sensitive) to optimize efficiency, continuously improves processes, trains Team Members, effectively distributes workloads and responsibilities, and maintains the facility in superb condition. Directs preparation and distribution of monthly financial statements on a timely basis. Directs preparation of quarterly financial reports in conformance to requirements under the 2005 indenture. Coordinates with external audit firm for quarterly reviews and annual audits as required. Establishes Accounting Policies and Procedures which ensure accurate and reliable financial reporting under a sound internal control structure. Ensures the integrity of all financial data produced by the revenue and cost center departments. Monitors all financial activities on property to ensure that all applicable laws, rules, regulations and controls of the company, the Federal and State Tax Agencies, and the Gaming Commission are enforced throughout the property. Directs review of monthly financial statements and internal control evaluations. Establishes systematic practices of troubleshooting financial issues to ensure early resolution. Reviews daily financial reports to verify accuracy. Ensures adequate controls over the Soft Count and Hard Drop/Count. Maintains good working relationships with the internal Gaming Commission and applicable Federal and State Agencies. Plans for adequate staffing levels by monitoring performance and selecting, training, scheduling, evaluating, and promoting Team Members. Reviews departmental reports, addressing any potential issues or adverse trends. Ensures a maximum level of company-wide service and satisfaction in supporting the financial results of the operations. Facilitates the flow of information by organizing and presiding over regularly scheduled operational and back-of-the-house departmental meetings. Ensures a high degree of accuracy and thoroughness of departmental records and reports. Manages communications to ensure consistency in procedures throughout the property. Ushers as needed by management for events. Performs any reasonable request made by management.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Business Administration or Finance from a four-year college or university.
Minimum of five to ten years experience in casino gaming financial institution, or hospitality industries.
At least five years in a supervisory or management role.
Knowledge of casino accounting procedures is required.
Excellent communication, organizational, and analytical skills.
Experience with budgeting, financial reporting, expense analysis, cost benefit analysis and financial statement interpretation required.
Extremely numbers-oriented and computer-literate, with superior spreadsheet skills.
Minimum of three years experience in financial analysis or related area, preferably in the gaming industry, required.
Ability to read, analyze, and interpret the most complex of documents, such as technical journals, financial reports and legal documents.
Ability to respond to common inquiries or complaints from customers, regulatory agencies, or members of the business community.
Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations.
Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals, and work with mathematical concepts such as probability and statistical inference.
Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.
Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables.
Regularly required to talk or hear.
Regularly required to stand; walk; sit; and use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools or controls.
Occasionally required to reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl.
Specific vision abilities required include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
Exhibit the highest degree of professionalism, including appearance, attendance, reliability, teamwork, ethics, integrity, and comply with all governing policies and procedures.
Employ positive and professional communication skills and exercise professional interpersonal abilities (tact, diplomacy, and respect) with guests and co-workers at all times.
Maintain a high level of organization, including an orderly and neat work area and excellent time management skills leading to the highest levels of productivity.
Demonstrate a desire to succeed and willingness to help others succeed.
Participate in open communication and provide feedback to management regarding operations, staffing, personal development, and operational productivity.
Serve as contributing Team Member of CGRC enhancing operations in all its business endeavors.
Directly supervises the activities of the management staff of the General Ledger, Payroll, Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Hard Count and Soft Count, and Inventory Control divisions of the Finance Department.
Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization’s policies and applicable laws.
Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, and training Team Members; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining Team Members; addressing complaints and resolving problems.

Nice To Haves

CPA preferred.
SEC/public financial reporting experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Coordinate and manage all functions pertaining to General Ledger, Payroll, Revenue Audit, Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable, Hard Count and Soft Count, and Inventory Control.
Establish appropriate policies, procedures, and controls consistent with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles.
Establish standards for resource allocation, including staffing, services, products, and capital requirements.
Design programs to outmaneuver competition in performance (front and back-of-the-house).
Mentor, coach, and prepare succession planning for Team Members seeking advancement.
Develop Operational and Maintenance Standards to optimize efficiency, improve processes, train Team Members, distribute workloads, and maintain the facility.
Direct the preparation and distribution of monthly financial statements.
Direct the preparation of quarterly financial reports.
Coordinate with external audit firms for quarterly reviews and annual audits.
Establish Accounting Policies and Procedures to ensure accurate and reliable financial reporting and a sound internal control structure.
Ensure the integrity of all financial data produced by revenue and cost center departments.
Monitor all financial activities to ensure compliance with applicable laws, rules, regulations, and controls.
Direct review of monthly financial statements and internal control evaluations.
Establish systematic practices for troubleshooting financial issues.
Review daily financial reports to verify accuracy.
Ensure adequate controls over the Soft Count and Hard Drop/Count.
Maintain good working relationships with the internal Gaming Commission and applicable Federal and State Agencies.
Plan for adequate staffing levels by monitoring performance and selecting, training, scheduling, evaluating, and promoting Team Members.
Review departmental reports, addressing any potential issues or adverse trends.
Ensure a maximum level of company-wide service and satisfaction in supporting the financial results of the operations.
Facilitate the flow of information by organizing and presiding over regularly scheduled departmental meetings.
Ensure a high degree of accuracy and thoroughness of departmental records and reports.
Manage communications to ensure consistency in procedures throughout the property.
Perform any reasonable request made by management.