JOB DESCRIPTION

Position Title: Site Controller

Department: Finance

Employment Classification: Exempt

Position Summary/General Description:

A Site Controller provides accounting responsibility for assigned site operation within Laguna Development Corporation (LDC). The individual ensures adherence to regulations, policies and procedures to safeguards and accurately report company financial data.

Expectations:

• Adheres to Laguna Development Corporation (LDC) Core Values, Policies & Procedures.
• Acts as a role model within and outside the corporation.
• Maintains a positive and respectful attitude toward customers and co-workers.
• Consistently reports to work on time prepared to perform duties of position

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

• Manage the financial activities within the property including general ledger, payroll, accounts payable, accounts receivable, revenue audit and cash control operations.
• Responsible for the production of daily and monthly management reports, financial statements and other financial information.
• Supervise all personnel assigned to the site’s accounting department which will typically include accounts receivable, accounts payable, payroll, revenue audit and drop team.
• Lead the Revenue Audit team to enhance reporting accuracy, identify operational inefficiencies, and recommend corrective actions to optimize revenue integrity.
• Develop and mentor the finance team, ensuring strong talent management, succession planning, and training programs to elevate performance in revenue audit and finance operations
• Continuously assess and implement best practices in internal controls, ensuring efficiency in financial processes while mitigating risks.
• Work closely with IT to evaluate and enhance financial reporting systems, ensuring accuracy and alignment with regulatory and operational needs.
• Utilize data analytics to identify trends, anomalies, and risks in revenue reporting and financial operations, ensuring proactive issue resolution.
• Meet departmental financial objectives by forecasting requirements, preparing an annual budget, scheduling expenditures, analyzing variances, and initiating corrective actions.
• Work closely with department heads, TGRA, and state regulators to ensure compliance with internal controls.
• Comply with all internal controls, as well as company departmental and safety policies, procedures, and regulations.
• Participate and facilitate the annual budgeting process for the property as well as preparing monthly actual to budget variance analysis reporting.
• Facilitates outside CPA firm and participates in the annual audit plan.
• Oversee, monitor and work to improve accounting procedures, internal controls and database management.
• Audit work flow to ensure that all accounting transactions are processed accurately and in compliance with industry standards.
• Review and justify expense reports and other expenditures.
• Supervise and/or prepare required monthly journal entries.
• Help maintain accountability and safeguarding of the financial resources of the company.
• Handle personally or supervise general ledger reconciliations.
• Assist Corporate Controller with a variety of tasks as needed as well as handling special projects requested by management.
• Review monthly closing processes to prevent errors.
• Stay current on changes in regulations and other industry news.
• Communicates regularly with site General Manager and site Management about Casino and department issues.
• Provides direction and assistance to Operations regarding accounting and budgeting policies and procedures, implementation of new practices and procedures, and efficient control and utilization of financial resources.
• Ensures taxes and regulatory documents are filed in a timely and accurate manner.
• Communicates regularly with the Corporate accounting staff and provides reporting as requested.
• Effectively respond to common inquires or issues from regulatory agencies, members of the business community and the internal management of operation staff.
• Knowledge of basic Casino, Hospitality, Food and Beverage and Retail financial reporting including basic understanding of inventory methods.
• Actively participate in LDC Management Capacity Program as required.
• Actively participate in Management Development Leadership Series (MDLS) yearly.
• Build relationships and loyalty with guests through sincere and meaningful interactions (e.g., learn guests’ names and preferences; connect with them individually and professionally; smile; make eye contact and verbally greet guests).
• Be a team player (e.g., work toward team goals and foster a collaborative and positive work environment; put the team first; assist coworkers; treat all coworkers with kindness, courtesy and respect; never engage in negativity; maintain openness to coaching, learning and improving; receptive to change and willingness to embrace challenges with team-spirit).
• Develop a thorough knowledge of services, room locations, amenities, surroundings (e.g., gaming floor layout, restaurants, theater, etc.), providing accurate directions, and information for guest inquiries about promotions and special events.
• At all times maintain a courteous, positive and professional working relationship with all LDC personnel and the general public (e.g., coworkers, clients and vendors).
• Work under pressure; maintain regular and punctual attendance including working odd and unusual hours, weekends and holidays.
• Performs additional duties and responsibilities as necessary or assigned.

Education & Experience:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance Administration or related field required.
• Five (5) to seven (7) years relevant work experience required.
• Four (4) years’ experience in the supervision and administration of an accounting or revenue audit department, casino atmosphere preferred.
• Ability to supervise, coordinate, direct and assign work.
• Ability to make rapid decisions with limited resource data available.
• Ability to analyze and develop time lines, project resources, monitors and evaluate results.
• Ability to exercise personnel management practices, to be firm in dealing with employees and exhibit a strong motivational commitment to the organization.
• Ability to work effectively with employees and the general public.
• Ability to calculate figures, numbers and project estimates and/or make financial calculations.
• Knowledge of casino operations.
• Knowledge of tribal, federal and state reporting requirements.
• Make analytical and professional decisions confidently and accurately.

Licensing & Certification:

• CPA Certification preferred.
• Computer Equipment, Software, Machinery:
• Proficient with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Proficiency with SAGE Accounting Software preferred

Essential Physical Requirements:

• The job requires the ability to hear, sit, talk, walk, and repetitively use hands 51-100% of the time.
• The job requires the ability to bend over, drive, kneel, reach overhead, and stand 25-50% of the time.
• The job requires the ability to carry and lift 1-25 lbs. 51-100% of the time.
• The job requires the ability to carry, lift, and slide/transfer 1-50 lbs. 25-50% of the time.

Essential Mental Demands:

• The job requires the ability to problem solve, organize, plan, make decisions, interpret data, read and write 51-100% of the time.

Management Responsibilities:

• The job requires the ability to hire, promote, compensate, train, discipline, schedule, apportion work, direct, appraise productivity, terminate, measure performance and plan budgets.
• Work Environment (inside/outside):
• The job is performed indoors with occasion exposure to confined areas.

Other Requirements:

• Obtain and maintain a gaming license through the Pueblo of Laguna’s Tribal Gaming Regulatory Authority (TGRA) and must provide a valid drivers’ license.
• Must pass a pre-employment alcohol/drug screening.
• Laguna Development Corporation and the Federal Government Bank Secrecy Act require any applicants and/or employees in this position to remain compliant by acquiring and/or maintaining a Title 31 Certification.