Casino Finance Controller – Ottawa

Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Ottawa; Ottawa; On-site; CAD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits package

Job summary

Hard Rock Ottawa Hotel & Casino seeks a Financial Controller to lead accounting, reporting, budgeting, and regulatory compliance. You will oversee the monthly close, audits, and internal controls while driving profitability and operational efficiency across all gaming and non-gaming areas.

Requires CPA designation, 5–7 years of experience, and strong Excel/ERP skills. Casino experience preferred; role offers full-time permanent status in Ottawa.

Qualifications

• Post-secondary degree in Accounting, Finance or related field.
• CPA designation is required.
• Minimum 5–7 years of progressive accounting/finance experience with leadership.
• Experience in casino/gaming or highly regulated environments preferred.
• Strong knowledge of financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting, internal controls and audits.
• Ability to obtain gaming licenses and registrations.

Responsibilities

• Oversee accounting, financial reporting, budgeting, and internal controls.
• Coordinate annual budget process and variance analysis.
• Manage monthly close, audits, and regulatory compliance.
• Prepare financial reports and balance sheet reconciliations.
• Ensure tax filings and regulatory requirements are met on time.
• Lead and develop team members' knowledge and skills.

Education

Accounting/Finance degree

CPA designation

Leadership/management

Budgeting/forecasting

Regulatory compliance (gaming AML)

Excel / financial systems

Tools

Excel

ERP/accounting software

Financial reporting systems

Job description

Hard Rock Ottawa Hotel & Casino seeks a Financial Controller to lead accounting, reporting, budgeting, and regulatory compliance. You will oversee the monthly close, audits, and internal controls while driving profitability and operational efficiency across all gaming and non-gaming areas.

Requires CPA designation, 5–7 years of experience, and strong Excel/ERP skills. Casino experience preferred; role offers full-time permanent status in Ottawa.