What are the responsibilities and job description for the Financial Controller position at Northfield Park Racino?
Compensation: Starting at $100,000 per year
We are seeking an experienced and strategic Financial Controller to lead our accounting and financial operations. This is an exceptional opportunity for a results-driven finance professional who thrives in a fast-paced environment and is passionate about driving operational excellence, financial integrity, and business performance.
As a key member of the leadership team, you will be responsible for maintaining accurate financial records, overseeing month-end close processes, managing cash flow reporting, supporting annual budgeting and forecasting efforts, and providing financial insights to property leadership to support operational decision-making.
What You'll Do
- Provide leadership and oversight for the Accounting, Revenue Audit, Accounts Payable, and Payroll departments.
- Ensure timely and accurate completion of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial close processes.
- Oversee preparation and review of financial statements, account reconciliations, journal entries, and supporting schedules. Maintain strong internal controls over financial reporting, cash handling, disbursements, payroll processing, and revenue reporting.
- Ensure compliance with all applicable gaming regulations, tax requirements, labor laws, and financial reporting requirements.
- Oversee daily revenue audit processes to ensure accurate reporting of gaming, hospitality, food & beverage, entertainment, and other revenue streams.
- Manage accounts payable operations including invoice approvals, vendor payments, and compliance with purchasing policies.
- Oversee payroll processing to ensure timely and accurate payment of team members, payroll tax compliance, and benefit deductions
- Monitor property cash flow and banking activity to ensure adequate liquidity for operational needs.
- Partner with operational leaders to develop annual budgets, forecasts, and variance analyses.
- Analyze financial performance and communicate trends, risks, and opportunities to senior leadership.
- Coordinate internal and external audits and ensure timely resolution of audit findings.
- Maintain compliance with GAAP, internal policies, and external regulatory requirements.
- Develop, implement, and improve accounting procedures and operational efficiencies.
- Lead hiring, training, coaching, performance management, and succession planning for finance team members.
- Foster a collaborative work environment that promotes accountability, teamwork, and continuous improvement.
- Support strategic initiatives and special projects as assigned by executive leadership.
- Support strategic initiatives, growth opportunities, and special projects as directed by executive leadership.
What We're Looking For
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
- 4 years of progressive finance, accounting, or related experience.
- Strong knowledge of financial reporting, internal controls, budgeting, and accounting operations.
- Demonstrated leadership experience with the ability to manage and develop teams.
Preferred Qualifications
- Master's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field.
- 10 years of progressive finance or accounting experience.
- Certified Public Accountant (CPA) designation strongly preferred.
- Gaming industry accounting experience highly preferred.
- Experience working within a large corporate or multi-entity environment.
- Proven ability to lead financial strategy, regulatory compliance, and operational excellence
Salary Starting at $100,000
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Salary : $100,000