FINANCIAL CONTROLLER

LOUISIANA DOWNS INVESTMENT COMPANY•Bossier City, LA

38d

About The Position

The Financial Controller plans, directs, reviews and coordinates through subordinates the Financial Reporting, Accounts Payable, Payroll, Collections, Inventory Control and Count Team activities of the property. Responsible for maintaining all accounting records in accordance with Harrah's retention policies and ensuring accuracy and timeliness of all submissions to the regulators, internal auditors, and external auditors.

Requirements

Must be at least 21 years of age
5 to 7 years of professional experience in casino accounting and financial
Obtain licenses and certifications

Responsibilities

Provide direction in the overall operation of assigned departments to ensure the most efficient and profitable operation and the maintenance of high standards of quality and service.
Establish and administer procedures pertaining to the proper coordination of all financial activities with special emphasis on guest relations, internal controls and security of company funds.
Supervise and direct the day-to-day operations of areas of responsibility through assigned department managers and supervisors.
Directing the timely preparation and interpretation of financial information for the property including financial statements, budgets, forecasts, daily financial information, and other financial data after obtaining input from operations management as required.
Responsible for fulfilling all financial reporting requirements at the assigned property.
Oversees the daily audits of the Cage, Slot, F&B departments, the Daily Operating Reports, Racing, and building of the Gaming Revenue Summary.
Ensure the accurate and timely audit of revenues generated by the Slot, Cage, F&B, Racing, and property outlets.
Reviews month-end journal entries and prepares balance sheet account reconciliations.
Ensure compliance with existing and established company policies and procedures pertaining to financial and control areas.
Establish and maintain the necessary business controls required to safeguard the property assets and to safeguard its integrity utilizing company guidelines.
Review all reports and statements prepared for the property and ensure that all deadlines are met.
Coordinate with operations management at all levels to respond to needs for systems, reports, and related items, to assure efficient utilization of manpower and facilities.
Plan, develop and implement revised procedures to improve the efficiency and profitability of assigned areas.
Ensure the merit program is properly administered in the departments supervised, and that periodic performance reviews are prepared for all assigned employees.
Coordinate, improve and recommend training programs, assure effective implementation of training programs.
Responsible for employee satisfaction in all assigned departments, working closely with Human Resources and taking corrective action as needed to maintain good morale.
Monitor financial performance of assigned departments against planned performance, taking action to improve performance where necessary.
Maintain an updated knowledge of Gaming Laws/Regulations applicable to areas of responsibility.
Establish and maintain effective channels of communications upward, downward and laterally.
Act as liaison between property and Internal Audit, External Audit and Regulatory Agencies.
Ensure that all assigned departments are staffed with competent personnel who (a) are delegated authority, (b) are compensated commensurate with ability and responsibility, (c) are provided with well defined and understood lines of authority and (d) are continually being developed for advancement.
Perform related duties as assigned.
Conduct self always in a manner that reflects credit on property and encourage others to do the same.
May act as Managerial Representative on Premises.
May conduct fund exchanges for patrons during an emergency situation or as deemed necessary by management.
Access to Write-Offs