Assistant Controller - Gaming Finance Leader

Socket.dev; Prior Lake (MN); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

Health benefits

401(k) starting day one

Tuition reimbursement

Discounts and wellness programs

Job summary

SMSC Gaming Enterprise is seeking an Assistant Controller to lead the corporate accounting organization, ensuring GAAP-compliant reporting, scalable processes, and strong internal controls. You will mentor a team, coordinate monthly closes, and provide insightful financial analysis to management and the Board.

The role partners with Payroll and drives ERP initiatives while maintaining excellent collaboration across the organization.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance required.
• 5+ years of progressive accounting experience and 2+ years of people leadership experience.
• Expert knowledge of GAAP and GASB standards.
• Experience with ERP systems (NetSuite strongly preferred) and financial system improvements.
• Proven ability to lead teams, develop staff, and build a high-performing accounting function.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with high attention to detail.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
• Ability to thrive in a dynamic, growing organization.
• CPA preferred.

Responsibilities

• Leads staff and functions of corporate accounting, accounts payable, and retail audit.
• Provides work direction, assigns tasks, oversees processes, and ensures GAAP compliance.
• Coordinates monthly close and ensures accurate financial reporting.
• Generates financial reports for management and the Board of Directors.
• Maintains chart of accounts, fixed assets, and capital reporting.
• Documents and updates corporate finance processes for consistency and compliance.
• Oversees cash activity and daily cash management.
• Manages accounts receivable processes to accelerate cash receipts.
• Prepares GASB 87 and GASB 96 entries for compliance.
• Distributes variance analyses to support decision-making.
• Leads process improvements and ERP transformation projects.
• Collaborates with Payroll to ensure accounting alignment.
• Interviews, mentors, and develops team members; conducts reviews.

Skills

Team leadership

GAAP knowledge

GASB standards

Financial reporting

ERP systems

NetSuite

Analytical thinking

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance

CPA preferred

Tools

NetSuite

ERP software

Job description

SMSC Gaming Enterprise is seeking an Assistant Controller to lead the corporate accounting organization, ensuring GAAP-compliant reporting, scalable processes, and strong internal controls. You will mentor a team, coordinate monthly closes, and provide insightful financial analysis to management and the Board.

The role partners with Payroll and drives ERP initiatives while maintaining excellent collaboration across the organization.