Gaming Controller

Emerald Queen Hotel & Casinos•Fife, WA

17h

About The Position

Salary range is based on skills and experience. This full-time position features excellent employer-paid medical, dental, vision, and life insurance benefits. Key Responsibilities: Oversees the income audit and soft count functions. Coordinates with the Financial Controller to ensure month end closing deadlines are met. Actively enforces compliance with department policies, internal controls and regulatory requirements. Monitors or reviews Income Audit journal entries and reconciliations to ensure the accuracy, integrity and timeliness of recorded financial data. Evaluates revenue, cage, and players club audit procedures to ensure the detection of errors and possible fraudulent activity. Oversees the creation and implementation of audit procedures for new lines of business and new casino promotions. Evaluates all areas of responsibility for continuous improvement opportunities and implements process improvements as needed. Assists in the design, implementation, and management of financial systems for all revenue generating departments. Prepares reports or analysis as requested. Supports the development and achievement of department goals. Maintains working knowledge of regulatory changes to determine the impact on income audit and soft count operations. Attends meetings with casino management as needed. Approves hiring, terminations, promotions, performance evaluations, disciplinary actions, leave requests, and performance improvement plans. Acts on behalf of the Financial Controller or Director of Accounting in their absence Competencies: The ideal candidate is able to communicate effectively verbally and in writing; provide leadership, guidance, and motivation; identify, research and solve complex issues; maintain and enforce compliance with established policies and procedures; develop spreadsheets, reports, and communications; perform multiple assignments with attention to detail; organize workflow and prioritize material; efficiently multitask; work under pressure ensuring the completion of time sensitive material; and maintain high level of confidentiality. Minimum Qualifications: REQUIRED: High School Diploma or GED equivalent required. Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field required. Seven years of revenue audit experience required. Five years of supervisory experience required. Gaming experience required. Ability to obtain and maintain a Class III A Gaming License from the Puyallup Tribe of Indians Tribal Gaming Agency. PREFERRED: Accounting experience. Additional education or experience may substitute for minimum requirements. Physical Requirements: This position requires standing or sitting for prolonged periods of time; use of hand, eye, and finger dexterity; lifting, bending, carrying, stooping, walking, pushing, or moving supplies, materials or equipment weighing up to 25 pounds is required. Additional Requirements: Our facilities operate 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. This position may require evening, weekend, and holiday availability as business needs dictate. All applicants must obtain and maintain a Class III A license as required by the Puyallup Tribal Gaming Regulatory Office and the Washington State Gaming Commission. Pre-employment drug testing is required for all positions; marijuana use will not disqualify an applicant unless the role requires operating a company vehicle. Emerald Queen Casino is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Indian Preference in hiring shall apply according to the policies adopted by the Puyallup Tribe’s Emerald Queen Casino. This job description summarizes the primary responsibilities of the position and is not intended to include all duties performed.

Requirements

High School Diploma or GED equivalent required.
Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field required.
Seven years of revenue audit experience required.
Five years of supervisory experience required.
Gaming experience required.
Ability to obtain and maintain a Class III A Gaming License from the Puyallup Tribe of Indians Tribal Gaming Agency.

Nice To Haves

Accounting experience.
Additional education or experience may substitute for minimum requirements.

Responsibilities

Oversees the income audit and soft count functions.
Coordinates with the Financial Controller to ensure month end closing deadlines are met.
Actively enforces compliance with department policies, internal controls and regulatory requirements.
Monitors or reviews Income Audit journal entries and reconciliations to ensure the accuracy, integrity and timeliness of recorded financial data.
Evaluates revenue, cage, and players club audit procedures to ensure the detection of errors and possible fraudulent activity.
Oversees the creation and implementation of audit procedures for new lines of business and new casino promotions.
Evaluates all areas of responsibility for continuous improvement opportunities and implements process improvements as needed.
Assists in the design, implementation, and management of financial systems for all revenue generating departments.
Prepares reports or analysis as requested.
Supports the development and achievement of department goals.
Maintains working knowledge of regulatory changes to determine the impact on income audit and soft count operations.
Attends meetings with casino management as needed.
Approves hiring, terminations, promotions, performance evaluations, disciplinary actions, leave requests, and performance improvement plans.
Acts on behalf of the Financial Controller or Director of Accounting in their absence