Odawa Casino Resort

Job Description

Job Title:Financial Controller

Reports To:Director of Finance

Department:Accounting

Status:Exempt

Job Code:CONT

Pay Grade:FIN8

Date Written:02/07/2009

Last Update:01/01/2024

Job Summary: Participates in analysis to improve the operational and financial effectiveness of the Casino through analyzing departmental financial statements and marketing data and presenting unbiased data as meaningful information to management. Perform financial analysis, forecasting and daily tracking of all Odawa Casino Resort’s operational performance. Provide management, organization and leadership support to team members engaged in delivering financial services to all of Odawa Casino Resort.

Primary Duties & Responsibilities:

• Has authority 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.
• Maintain records of assets, liabilities, profit and loss, tax liability or other financial activities.
• Oversee 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 and/or produce month end closing financial reports.
• Generate detailed excel spreadsheets to interpret financial records and statements for management.
• Has the ability to work with a financial audit team during an audit process.
• Ensure all financial reporting deadlines are met.
• Analyze financial information to provide strategic recommendations and maintain solutions to business and financial problems to all departments.
• Ensure compliance in accordance to accepted accounting practices and with the Minimum Internal Control Standards (MICS).
• Responsible for department expenditures and keeping budget within approved limits. Interface with departmental managers on all related financial issues.
• Assist with outside auditors during periodic or annual audits and assists in the preparation of audit schedules.
• May communicate with financial consultants as necessary and when approved while working on larger projects.
• Assist various departments as needed to analyze data including revenue enhancement and cost containment.
• Maintain open communications with all departments and positions in order to obtain and analyze data, compile and complete all necessary reports and presentations to the proper function areas.
• Create and coordinate the gathering of information in preparation of budgets, and constantly monitors them as they move through the budget process in a timely manner.
• Assist the Director of Finance in the budget process from the beginning stages to completion.
• Perform analyses of departmental financial statements.
• Prepare or assist in the preparation of special reports and ad hoc analyses as requested.
• Assist with the design and development of policy and procedures and internal controls for accounting function.
• Prepare and/or review adjusting journal entries.
• May communicate with financial consultants as necessary and when approved while working on larger projects.
• Maintain knowledge of all current and upcoming promotions and events at Odawa Casino Resort.
• Maintain the highest level of confidentiality at all times.
• Performs all other duties as assigned within the scope of the position.

System Access:  Great Plains, Integration Manager, Smartlist Builder, Agilysys InfoGenesis, Agilysys VisualOne, Smart Client (Doc-Link), QuickBooks, Synkros, Oracle, FoodTrak, Vip Lightspeed (Global Payments), Forms Database, ADP, MS Office Suite, and Adobe Pro

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.

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

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelors in Accounting required and five to eight (5-8) years accounting experience as well as two (2) years of supervisory experience.
• Must have at least two (2) years of consulting or 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 consulting or 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 may 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.