FINANCE - CONTROLLER - FT

Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino • Hollywood, FL

94d

About The Position

Under the supervision of the Director of Finance, the incumbent, either personally or through subordinates, directs the activities general accounting gaming and non-gaming, revenue audits, accounts payable, payroll, and accounts receivable. The position requires compliance with all Gaming Commission Regulations and Seminole Tribe of Florida departmental policies and procedures, ensuring activities comply with relevant statutory and regulatory requirements, legal demands and professional and ethical standards. The incumbent will develop, analyze and interpret statistical and accounting information to assess operating results in terms of profitability, performance against budget, and industry benchmarks. Responsibilities also include directing the coordination of the annual budget process, preparing and reviewing proformas and budgets, and ensuring the integrity of financial statements.

Requirements

• Ability to work flexible schedules, including nights, weekends and holidays is required.
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance and five (5) years of accounting/financial management experience in the casino industry or an equivalent amount of education and experience.
• Must have extensive experience with computerized accounting systems, preferably Infinium and Kronos.
• Must have strong knowledge of MS Excel.
• Ability to lead and mentor a team.
• Excellent time management and organizational skills.
• Excellent communication (verbal and written) skills.
• Strong analytical skills.
• Must possess knowledge of hotel casino operations, and accounting and internal controls.
• Must possess ability to effectively direct and manage team members.
• Must possess ability to read and understand all Seminole Tribe of Florida's policies and procedures.
• Must be able to communicate effectively with guests, vendors and team members.
• Must possess basic mathematical skills to include ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide specific to position responsibilities.
• Must possess ability to handle non-standard situations where independent judgement is required and limited guidelines exist.
• Must apply for, obtain and remain eligible for the appropriate Seminole Tribal Gaming License.

Nice To Haves

• Certified Public Accountant and/or MBA preferred.
• Must be able to communicate effectively with guests in English, specific to position duties and responsibilities.

Responsibilities

• Exhibit conduct in accordance with all Gaming Commission Regulations and Seminole Tribe of Florida departmental policies and procedures.
• Ensure activities comply with relevant statutory and regulatory requirements, legal demands and professional and ethical standards.
• Comply with all internal policies and procedures.
• Develop, analyze and interpret statistical and accounting information in order to assess operating results in terms of profitability, performance against budget, and industry benchmarks.
• Direct the coordination of the annual budget process to include developing procedures and guidelines for division and department heads.
• Prepare and review proformas and budgets of new and existing operations.
• Analyze and develop policies, procedures and systems to ensure effective internal controls, optimum efficiencies and improvement of processes.
• Work with external auditors and other third parties on financial matters as necessary.
• Conduct special projects as requested by senior management.
• Direct the activities of gaming and non-gaming accounting, revenue controls, accounts payable, payroll, general accounting, collections, food and beverage accounting, and accounts receivable.
• Ensure payroll is processed timely and accurately and in accordance with company payroll policies.
• Ensure accounts payable is processed timely and accurately and in accordance with company accounts payable policies.
• Direct the analysis, review and presentation to senior management of all financial results, including monthly and year-end financial results, ensuring accuracy and timeliness.
• Ensure integrity of financial statements including the balance sheet.
• Develop policies, procedures and internal controls within directly assigned areas to ensure compliance with applicable laws, efficiency, and proper controls.
• Review and approve all legally required Federal and state tax returns and filings within required deadlines.
• Responsible for budgetary control to effectively manage capital purchases within pre-approved budgets.
• Inform the Vice President of Finance of any legal, auditing or other significant problems.
• Develop department members' knowledge and skills through education, training, coaching, corrective counseling, etc.
• Demonstrate a commitment to ensuring responsible gaming and responsible alcohol service by discreetly notifying appropriate management of concerns and observations.
• Conduct personal behavior and select, train, coach, counsel, appraise and retain direct reports who consistently perform actions and behaviors that reinforce the Company's Mission and Values.
• Promote positive public/team member relations at all times.
• Maintain a clean, safe, hazard-free work environment within area of responsibility.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision & Life Insurances
• 401K
• Paid time off
• Annual Bonus Opportunity

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Accommodation
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees