Property Financial Controller

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

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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

Our team members are the key to our company’s success, and their health and well-being, as well as that of their families, is very important to us. We offer a comprehensive benefits package that allows our team members stay healthy, plan for their future and maintain a healthy work-life balance. Benefits may vary with employment status. To see our fill list of Team Member Benefits please visit our career site: www.gotoworkhappy.com/benefits

Job Description

Company: Hard Rock Ottawa Hotel & Casino

Location: Ottawa, Ontario

Job Type: Full Time Permanent

Is this a current vacancy? Yes, this is an existing open position.

License Requirements: AGCO License, CPA (Chartered Professional Accountant) designation

OVERVIEW

The Financial Controller is responsible for overseeing all accounting, financial reporting, budgeting, compliance, and internal control functions for Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Ottawa, an integrated entertainment destination that combines casino gaming, hotel accommodations, food and beverage operations, live entertainment, and exceptional guest experiences. This role ensures the integrity of financial operations, compliance with gaming regulations, corporate policies, and applicable accounting standards. The Financial Controller provides strategic financial leadership by managing revenue reporting, cash controls, audits, forecasting, and financial analysis while supporting operational leaders in achieving business objectives. As a key member of the leadership team, the Financial Controller helps drive profitability, operational efficiency, and regulatory compliance across all gaming and non-gaming areas of the property.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Ensure activitiescomply withrelevant statutory and regulatory requirements, legaldemandsand professional and ethical standards.
• Analyzes fluctuations in departmental results and variances from budgets.
• Supports the annual budget process. Develops historical,currentand potential future trend analysis
• Develops,analyzesand interprets statistical and accounting informationin order toassess operating results in terms of profitability and performance against budget.
• Works with external and internal auditors as well as other third parties on financialmattersas necessary.
• Manages the monthly financial closing process.
• Prepares financial reports, balance sheet reconciliations, reviewing and documentation of systems, policies, and procedures and standards of various financial areas whereappropriate.
• Review andassistwith journal entries.
• Review andassistwith bank reconciliations.
• Gathers andmaintainsinformation toassistwith Quarterly and Yearly Audits for Internal and External auditors.
• Ensures integrity of financial statements and balance sheet accounting.
• Reviews and approves all legally required Federal and state tax returns and filings within required deadlines.
• Informs the Vice President of Finance of any legal,auditingor other significant problems.
• Develop team members’ knowledge and skills through education, training, coaching, corrective counseling, etc.
• Adhere to the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario, and other applicable municipal, provincial, and federal laws and regulations.
• Other duties asrequired
• Lives the Brand

QUALIFICATIONS/EDUCATION AND /OR EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

• Post-secondary degree or diploma in Accounting, Finance, Commerce, or a related field.
• Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA) designation required.
• Minimum 5-7 years of progressive accounting and finance experience, including leadership responsibilities.
• Previous experience in a casino, gaming, hospitality, or other highly regulated environment preferred.
• Strong knowledge of financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting, internal controls, and audit management.
• Knowledge of gaming regulations, anti-money laundering (AML) requirements, and regulatory compliance.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, financial reporting systems, and ERP/accounting software.
• Demonstrated leadership, analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Ability to obtain and maintain all required gaming licenses and registrations
• Must obtain and maintain all licenses / certifications per Federal, Provincial, and Gaming Commission
• Prior experience opening new properties/outlets preferred.
• Must be Nineteen (19) years of age.
• Must be able to work on holidays and weekends, as well as flexible shifts.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• Ability to stand and sit for extended periods of time.
• Ability to walk distances.

WORKING CONDITIONS

Duties and responsibilities are typically performed in a highly regulated and controlled environment, but there will be times where you will need to be on the Casino Floor to complete job functions as outlined or pass through this area. On the Casino Floor, you may be exposed to casino-related environmental factors including, but not limited to, excessive noise.

CLOSING

Hard Rock International is an equal opportunity employer. We live our motto LOVE ALL – SERVE ALL, and strive to foster an inclusive workplace culture for every team member.

We are committed to providing employment accommodation in accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act.

Please contact Human Resources at [e-mail] if you require accommodation at any time throughout the hire process.

We thank all candidates for their interest, however, only those being considered for an interview will be contacted.