Regional Financial Controller (Full-Time; Day Shift) Starting at $106,460.15/annually

Harrah’s Cherokee Casino Resort Position Description

 

POSITION TITLE:                          Regional Financial Controller 

DIVISION:                                           Finance

DEPARTMENT:                                Finance

GRADE/FLSA STATUS:                L13 –Exempt 

BADGE TYPE/COLOR:                 Primary--Blue                             

REPORTS TO:                                  Regional VP, Finance

SUPERVISES:                                    Regional Manager, Payroll; Manager, Income Control; Manager, Accounting; Regional Manager, Compliance

 

JOB SUMMARY:

To ensure Regulatory and Accounting functions are in compliance with local regulatory standards, corporate policies and procedures, and Generally Accepted Accounting Principles. To oversee the Casino Accounting, Accounting, and Regulatory Compliance Departments.

 

JOB ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Endorse the business objectives, ethics, and values of Caesars Entertainment in accordance with the Code of Commitment and Mission, Vision, and Values   
• Ensure that the casino operates with the parameters of the Internal Control Regulations, Harrah’s Cherokee Casinos' strategic plan, and all internal policies and procedures
• Prepare and/or assist with property(s) operating and capital long-range planning
• Prepare accurate and timely financial statements and reports for each individual operating entity on a consolidated basis
• Coordinate the month-end closing process 
• Coordinate the annual close process 
• Responsible for all the entity's fixed asset and construction accounting
• Review financial statements monthly, monitoring revenues and expenses
• Review analysis and reconciliation of Balance Sheet Accounts
• Perform variance analysis and other analytics to help improve the operations of the Casino
• Prepare loan compliance documents as contractually required
• Responsible for cash management
• Responsible for the preparation and distribution of the weekly Tribal Distribution forecast
• Participate in annual and long-range planning for the casino
• Prepare/assist with property (s) operating and long-range capital planning.
• Prepare materials for monthly financial review meetings with upper management
• Communicate monthly financial results to members of Property leadership as required
• Coordinate external audit activities for financial accounting to meet due dates and timelines
• Prepare written correspondence as required by internal audit, external audit, loan compliance, EBCI, TGC, or any other areas as assigned
• Aid in the coordination and preparation of the annual budget for each operating entity
• Work with the IT department to facilitate any system upgrades and maintenance of the financial systems
• Ensure compliance with internal policies and procedures and external regulatory agencies
• Work closely with TGC to ensure compliance with regulatory changes
• Ensure compliance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)
• Responsible for procurement, receiving, expediting, and warehousing of all materials, supplies, equipment, services, and uniforms for the Property 
• Maintain compliance with corporate and Tribal purchasing procedures
• Responsible for the preparation and distribution of the weekly Tribal Distribution forecast
• Ensure the department provides excellent internal customer service to all casino departments
• Train subordinates, providing each with the knowledge, development, and appropriate direction to perform their responsibilities.
• Exhibit sound decision-making with an emphasis on motivating the team and maintaining high morale
• Provide continuous positive coaching for the development of employees and appropriate corrective action when necessary
• Ensure timely and accurate performance appraisals and accurate work history entries
• Participative member of the team by volunteering and being involved in projects, committees, and task forces, by pr