Odawa Casino Resort

Job Description

Job Title:Assistant Financial Controller

Reports To:Financial Controller

Department:Accounting

Status:Exempt

Job Code:ACONT

Date Written:03/09/2026

Job Summary: Assist the Financial Controller in managing financial operations, planning, budgeting, forecasting, reporting, and compliance to ensure accurate and strategic financial management.

Primary Duties & Responsibilities:

• Makes recommendations to hire, terminate, promote, demote, transfer, provide training opportunities, recommend merit increases, evaluate performance, create and adjust performance standards, create and or delegate staff scheduling, invoke disciplinary action and provide for the fair and equitable treatment of all Team Members.
• Conduct oneself in a positive and professional manner, acting as a role model for all Team Members.
• Assists the Financial Controller with maintaining records of assets, liabilities, profit and loss, tax liability or other financial activities.
• Ensure all financial reporting and payment deadlines are met.
• Assists the Financial Controller with overseeing the preparation, posting and maintenance of general ledger accounts, payroll transactions, accounts payable and general ledger adjustments.  Reconciles general ledger as needed.
• Analyze financial data in order to prepare timely monthly, quarterly and yearly financial statements to organization including footnote disclosures.
• Assist the Financial Controller and Director of Finance in the budget process from the beginning stages to completion.
• Assists the Financial Controller with ensuring department expenditures are within approved budget limits. Interface with departmental managers on all related financial issues.
• Maintain open communications with all departments and positions in order to obtain and analyze data and generate detailed excel reports and presentations to interpret financial records and statements for management.
• Ensure compliance in accordance to accepted accounting practices and with the Minimum Internal Control Standards (MICS).
• Assist with outside auditors during periodic or annual audits and assist in the preparation of audit schedules.
• May communicate with financial consultants as necessary and when approved while working on larger projects.
• Assist with the design and development of policy and procedures and internal controls for accounting function.
• Maintain knowledge of all current and upcoming promotions and events at Odawa Casino Resort.
• Always maintain the highest level of confidentiality.
• Performs all other duties assigned within the scope of the position.

Upholds Odawa Casino Mission statement in all aspects of position:

Mission:

We create excitement and memories.

Values:

We create a culture that provides:

1.       A fun, rewarding, safe, and consistent environment for our Team Members.

2.       A warm reception, welcoming environment, and friendly atmosphere.

3.       An optimal entertainment experience through exceptional service.

4.       Support for the Waganakising Odawak values through Wisdom, Love, Respect, Bravery, Honesty, Humility, and Truth.

5.       A contribution and connection to the community.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, and three to five (3-5) years accounting experience as well as two (2) years of managerial experience.
• Must have at least two (2) years of direct experience in financial reporting including monthly management level non-GAAP financials (balance sheet, income statement, statement of cashflows and departmental P&L’s) and GAAP financial statements (balance sheet, income statement, statement of cashflows and footnotes).
• Must have at least two (2) years of direct experience with completing the payroll process including payroll tax reporting and related forms.
• Creative problem solving and analytical skills required.
• Strong knowledge of accounting systems and accounting software.
• Strong in a broad range of accounting practices including month-end, quarterly and year-end close, forecasting, cost control and budgets.
• Considerable and complex PC skills required working with spreadsheets and databases.
• Demonstrated ability to operate a 10 key.
• Excellent organization and communication skills; both verbal and written.
• You will be required to pass a skills assessment test to determine if you meet the minimum qualifications of the position.
• Must be able to obtain a gaming license in accordance to the regulations established by the LTBB Gaming Regulatory Commission and be able to serve in the position under any other applicable law.

Preference: Applies to Native Americans in accordance with applicable tribal law.