Regional Financial Controller (Full-Time; Day Shift)

Harrah's Cherokee Casino Resort•Cherokee, NC

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The Regional Financial Controller oversees the Casino Accounting, Accounting, and Regulatory Compliance Departments. The role ensures that regulatory and accounting functions comply with local regulatory standards, corporate policies and procedures, and Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP). It also supports the casino’s financial planning, reporting, cash management, procurement, and compliance activities, while leading and developing department employees.

Requirements

BSBA degree in Accounting or Finance from an accredited educational institution.
CPA or Master’s degree in Accounting or Finance from an accredited educational institution.
Three years of management experience in Accounting or Finance.
Five years of supervisory experience in Accounting or Finance.
Five years of accounting experience in the gaming industry.
Proficiency with Windows-based office software, including Microsoft Office, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
Knowledge of accounting software and casino audit and accounting systems.
Ability to work independently and documented teamwork behaviors and attitudes.
Experience in a highly regulated environment.
Excellent oral and written communication and presentation skills.
Analytical skills and strong organizational skills.
Knowledge of accounting, audit, and internal control procedures.
Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
Neat, professional appearance and excellent personal hygiene.
Ability to read, write, speak, and understand English.
Ability to work a flexible schedule, including weekends, evenings, and holidays.
Ability to travel overnight if required.
Ability to stoop, bend, reach, kneel, twist, and grip items; respond to visual and aural cues; operate office equipment; work at a fast pace and in stressful situations; lift 25 pounds and carry up to 5 pounds; and tolerate varying noise and temperature levels, illumination, vibration, crowds, air quality, and secondhand smoke.

Responsibilities

Ensure the casino operates within Internal Control Regulations, the Harrah’s Cherokee Casinos strategic plan, and internal policies and procedures.
Prepare or assist with property operating and capital long-range planning, and participate in annual and long-range casino planning.
Prepare accurate and timely financial statements and reports for each operating entity on a consolidated basis.
Coordinate month-end and annual closing processes.
Oversee fixed asset and construction accounting for the entity.
Review monthly financial statements, monitor revenues and expenses, and review balance-sheet analysis and reconciliations.
Perform variance analysis and other analytics to help improve casino operations.
Prepare loan compliance documents as contractually required and manage cash.
Prepare and distribute the weekly Tribal Distribution forecast.
Prepare materials for monthly financial review meetings and communicate monthly financial results to Property leadership as required.
Coordinate external financial accounting audits and prepare written correspondence requested by internal audit, external audit, loan compliance, EBCI, TGC, or other assigned areas.
Aid in coordinating and preparing the annual budget for each operating entity.
Work with IT to facilitate financial-system upgrades and maintenance.
Ensure compliance with internal policies, external regulatory agencies, GAAP, corporate and Tribal purchasing procedures, and regulatory changes in coordination with TGC.
Oversee procurement, receiving, expediting, and warehousing of property materials, supplies, equipment, services, and uniforms.
Ensure the department provides excellent internal customer service to casino departments.
Train and direct subordinates, provide coaching and development, take corrective action when appropriate, and ensure timely performance appraisals and accurate work-history entries.
Motivate the team, maintain morale, participate in projects and committees, and proactively resolve employee incidents and issues.
Lead ethically and in compliance with applicable laws, regulations, and company policies; identify and mitigate compliance risks; foster a culture of integrity and reporting potential misconduct.
Uphold regulatory, departmental, and company policies and procedures and the standards of a regulated business.