Reporting to the Director of Accounting & Finance, the Assistant Controller, Operations builds and leads a strong Casino accounting and reporting team, creates processes and procedures and ensures the timeliness and accuracy of all financial information required by the enterprise and regulators. The Assistant Controller, Operations key areas of responsibility are continuous improvement of the internal control environment, accurate revenue reporting, specific GL entries and balance sheet reconciliations, as well as tax reporting and accounts receivable. This position requires the highly strategic, tactical and hands-on implementation and continued use of financial and functional solutions. The Assistant Controller, Operations collaborates with other operational departments to optimize cost-efficient decisions.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

1. Directs the Revenue Audit team and their daily, weekly, and monthly audits to ensure the audits are completed accurately and timely.  Reviews audits for completeness and accuracy.  Oversees the development and growth of all the team members.  Manages the monthly close process including completion and review of all month-end sales journals and their support, balance sheet account reconciliations, monthly accruals and cutoff procedures for Revenue Audit and some specific GL tasks.

2. Oversees the preparation and analysis of the daily DOR Flash and DOR Management report.  Complete a thorough review of the reports before issuing.  Work with the team to ensure the reporting is accurate.  This position is responsible for any ad-hoc reporting need for Executive management, or any other operational departments related to revenue reporting as well as any activity related to accounts impacted by revenue and Cage journal entries.

3. Ensures the integrity of all relevant financial information.  Maintains reporting and accounting as per regulatory and legal requirements. Serves as a primary interface and support to outside auditors.  Directs financial audits and provides recommendations for procedural improvements.

4. Implements internal controls and ensures compliance, including developing and maintaining enterprise policies and procedures related to Revenue Audit.  Maintain responsibility for making sure that the audit processes are kept up to date with internal controls changes.

5. Assists in Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) Systems implementation and related controls/processes development & implementation. 

6. Assist the Director of Accounting & Finance with budget preparation and review.  The Asst. Controller will assist with loading budget data, analyzing the budgets and running reports as well as preparing any necessary reports for Executive review.

7. Evaluates current operational practices and recommends improvements through systems’ efficiencies.  Reports timely financial information to executive leadership and the outside auditors.

8. Performs other duties as assigned to support the efficient operation of the department or that contribute to the mitigation or response to any public health emergency.

Supervisory Responsibilities

Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization’s policies and applicable laws.   Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring and training employees; planning, assigning reviewing and directing work; evaluating and appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.  Makes hiring decisions and designs individual development plans with succession planning in mind for all key roles.

Education/Experience/Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance is required.

• Master’s degree in Accounting or MBA is highly preferred.

• An active Certified Public Accounting (CPA) license is preferred.

• Minimum of five (5) years’ experience and/or training in Audit, Accounting, Fraud, Risk, Compliance, or other professional investigative or risk-based experience required.

• Minimum of three (3) years’ supervisory experience required.

• Public accounting experience and/or public company experience is desirable.

• Related, relevant, and/or direct experience may be considered in lieu of minimum educational requirements indicated above.

• Financial audit and United States Generally Accepted Accounting Principles compliant knowledge and experience is preferred.

• Experience with accounting and reporting internally and externally for Partnerships, LLC’s and Government organizations.

• Demonstrated leadership, ability and aptitude for computer systems and spreadsheet analysis.

• Intermediate to advance user of integrated computerized accounting systems; Lawson experience is preferred.

• Ability to supervise and maintain a variety of highly confidential accounting, finance, and administrative duties requiring a thorough knowledge of organizational procedures.

• Ability to motivate teams to produce quality materials within tight timeframes and simultaneously manage several projects.

• High level of integrity and flexibility, with a positive team oriented "can-do" attitude.

• Superior analytical and computer skills, and strong attention to detail.

• Must maintain a professional appearance, attitude and possess significant professional knowledge.

• Willing to work overtime, especially at end of the month/quarter/year.

Certificates/Licenses/Registrations

• At the discretion of the San Manuel Tribal Gaming Commission, you may be required to obtain and maintain a gaming license.

• A qualified candidate/employee must have a valid driver’s license with an acceptable driving record as determined by the company’s insurance carrier.

Yaamava’ Resort and Casino at San Manuel will make reasonable accommodations in compliance with applicable law.

As one of the largest private employers in the Inland Empire, San Manuel deeply cares about the future, growth and well-being of its employees. Join our team today!