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Job Overview:
The Financial Controller oversees and directs all functions pertaining
to General Ledger and Accounts Payable functions. This individual
ensures that all Financial Reporting related are in conformance with
company policies and procedures, regulatory requirements and generally
accepted accounting principles. The Controller participates in the
advancement of company objectives as a member of the management team
working in conjunction and cooperation with the accounting staff, other
company personnel and outside professionals with direct or shared
responsibility for day-to-day activities of the accounting department,
which may include financial accounting and reporting, revenue audit,
budgeting, cash management.
Purpose:
Our genuine engagement and positive energy provide guests an escape from
their routine into our exciting fantasy world of fun, chance, and
possibility, where everyone feels a sense of belonging and importance.
Value System:
Our enthusiastic commitment to our purpose inspires and empowers us to
do everything right, have fun, and be the best.We will be recognized
fairly, elevating our levels of personal accountability, and focus on
our customer.The resulting creation of wealth will grow opportunities
for all.
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Directs the organizations G/L and A/P accounting functions including
the review of subsidiary journals, journal entries and lead
schedules during month end close
- Ensures the integrity of all financial reporting and the integrity
of all financial data
- Reviews all financial reports generated by the department,
including, but not limited to, monthly financial statements,
reporting required by various lease and management agreements, as
well as any partnership reporting required
- Communicates and assists operation managers in regards to financial
results, fiscal responsibility and financial issues and solutions
- Maintains internal controls and establishes company policies and
procedures as may be required to conform to regulatory requirements
and generally accepted accounting principles
- Directs preparation and distribution of monthly financial statements
and coordinates monthly, quarterly, and annual financial analysis
- Directs/assists Accounts Payable Supervisor, General Accounting
Manager and Revenue Audit Manager in the completion of their
department responsibilities
- Monitors company operational budgets to identify and evaluate
variances in projected revenues, expenditures and profits
- Participates in the annual budget process, monthly financial
statement review and internal control updates
- Counsels, guides and instructs direct reports in the proper
performance of their duties for all areas of responsibility; Ensures
proper training of staff is conducted
- Corresponds with senior management regarding financial decisions,
issues and solutions
- Other duties and responsibilities as assigned*\
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Job Requirements:(please ensure you meet the listed requirements
prior to applying)
High School diploma or GED
Bachelors Degree in Related FieldANDthree (3) years experience in a
Management positionrequired
- ORSeven (7) years experience in a Management positionrequired
- ORFive (5) years experience in a Management position with Wind Creek
Hospitalityrequired
Bachelors degree in Accounting-required
Five (5) years of experience in an accounting management
role-required
Seven (7) years of previous accrual accountin g experience, four (4) year
of gaming accounting experience including knowledge and understanding of
Cash Operations and Revenue Audit departmental
documentation-required
Knowledge of GAAP, FASB, GASB, accrual-based accounting, organization
audit, fixed asset accounting; An accounting skills test will be
administeredrequired
Experienced in Microsoft Excel; Proficient in Microsoft Word and
Outlook; skills test will be administered-required
Must be proficient and accurate in operating a 10-Key calculator and in
accurately and efficiently typing on a computer keyboardrequired
Experience with several accounting systems (including payables, GL,
payroll and payables), required. Great Plains and FRx Reporting
experience-preferred
Documented experience in written communications with verifiable skills
in English, spelling, punctuation, wri