Controller

Department: Finance Department - 900 Reports To: Gaming Enterprise Manager Classification: Exempt Date Prepared: FY 2023 SUMMARY: Responsibilities include accurate financial records are prepared for multiple gaming facilities in accordance with GAAP through supervision and assistance of the accounting team.
This job is guided by organization policies, long-range objectives, and strategic plans.
Decisions frequently involve very abstract policies, which demand new, innovate application of general theories and principles.
Highest level of decision-making within the organization exists.
The ultimate objective of this position is to help advance the Seminole Nation by delivering value and signature moments every day.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: include, but are not limited to the following: Creates and supports a work environment/culture focused on building high-trust relationships by extending support and respect to all.
Design, establish, and maintain an organizational structure for gaming accounting to, effectively accomplish the organizations strategic goals and objectives.
Serve as a liaison between operations and accounting to ensure all properties are accounted for uniformly and accurately.
Identifies, investigates, and reports any system, document or accounting issues that occur during business to the Gaming Enterprise Manager.
Responsible for leading all gaming audits and meeting external and internal audit requests for information.
Responsible for compliance of Gaming Regulations, Internal Policies and Procedures, and Revenue Reporting Regulations of all gaming operations.
Responsible for ensuring all gaming facilities use approved processes for daily accounting functions.
Responsible for overseeing the activities of the gaming accounting departments for the accurate and timely dissemination of financial management reports including, but not limited to, internal and external monthly financial statements, and annual audits.
Responsible for financial audit coordination and preparation concerning external and internal requests.
Responsible for establishing and ensuring that accounting policies are in accordance with GAAP and industry best practices.
Provide transactional control over the Company's general ledger system and ensure a robust monthly closing package and balance sheet reconciliation process is maintained.
Establish and maintain systems and controls, which verify the integrity of all systems, processes, and data, and enhance the company's value.
Reviews departmental reports, addressing potential conflicts and/or misinformation while working to achieve and maintain a maximum level of employee service and satisfaction as well as guest service and satisfaction throughout the properties.
Facilitates the flow of information throughout the property, by attending regularly scheduled departmental meetings.
Held accountable, to a high degree, for the accuracy and thoroughness of property records and reports.
Ensuring the accuracy & timeliness of all day to day, monthly, quarterly and annual financial reporting General Ledger responsibilities include maintain general ledger (GL), monthly balancing of GL accounts, monthly adjusting journal entries, reoccurring entries, monthly audit trial balance, preparation of monthly financial statements and manage/maintain all related documentation related to GL.
Ensuring compliance, internal controls & financial processes are all being adhered to in accordance with SNGE Policy and Procedure, SN Tribal Internal Controls, and NIGC MICS requirements.
Providing regular & ad-hoc Financial & Business Analysis to support the management team.
Responsible for supervising, directing, and coordinating the work of several accounting associates in all aspects of accounting (accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll) Overseeing Accounting and Revenue audit processes.
Oversee compliance with the procurement procedures.
KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS - EXPERIENCE and/or EDUCATION: A college degree in a technical discipline or a master’s degree (non-technical) or non-technical degree plus professional certification with three (3) to five (5) years of similar or related experience.
MANAGERIAL RESPONSIBILITY: Is responsible for the overall direction, coordination, and evaluation of the department.
Also directly supervises non-supervisory employees.
Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws.
Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.
PROBLEM SOLVING: Requires the highest level of decision- making within the operating entity or function.
Maintains a strict level of confidentiality regarding company information.
Proven ability to provide outstanding customer service.
Must have excellent problem-solving abilities and be able to deal with stressful situations in a professional manner.
Must be a Team Player.
Must be a detail oriented, organized individual with the ability to multi-task and be able to work in a fast-paced environment.
Displays strong verbal and written communication skills with proven ability to handle conflict situations.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS: Typically, the employee may sit comfortably to do the work.
However, there may be some walking, standing, bending, carrying of light items, driving an automobile, etc.
No special physical demands are required to perform the work.
Occasionally lifts heavy objects over 50 pounds.
WORKPLACE ENVIRONMENT: The duties performed are primarily indoors in an administrative setting.
Employees may work at the Casino and may be exposed to second-hand smoke and moderate levels of noise.
CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT: Uphold all principles of confidentiality effusively.
This position has access to sensitive information and a breach of these principles will be grounds for immediate termination.
Adhere to all professional and ethical behavior standards of the industry.
Interact in an honest, trustworthy, and respectful manner with employees, visitors, and vendors.
Participate in departmental staff meetings, quality management activities, and educational programs.
Demonstrate verbal and written skills.
Comply with Seminole Nation Gaming Enterprise policies and procedures.
Applicant and Employee must submit to and pass applicable drug test.
Applicant may be required to work irregular work hours depending on but not limited to promotions, deadlines, and projects.
Must be able to work various hours including weekends and holidays.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Applicant may be subject to a background check to ensure compliance with Seminole Nation Gaming Agency.
Candidates for positions that require a background check must be able to successfully pass a background and character investigation.
Complying with the Indian Gaming Regulatory Act and the rules, regulations, and standards established by the Seminole Nation Gaming Commission, the National Indian Gaming Commission, and pursuant to the Nation’s gaming compact with the State of Oklahoma, and all other applicable laws.
Securing and maintaining a Seminole Nation gaming license from the Seminole Nation Gaming Agency and cooperating fully with the Agency in the performance of its duties.
DISCLAIMER: The information on this position description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performance by employees in this position.
It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications, required of employees assigned to this position.
Employees will be asked to perform other duties as needed.