Controller

Caesars Entertainment; Columbus (NE); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Caesars Entertainment in Columbus, NE is seeking a Controller to oversee all accounting, financial reporting, audit, budgeting, and internal controls for the property. You will ensure GAAP compliance, regulatory adherence, and asset protection while partnering with operations to support strategic decisions.

You will lead the accounting team, manage general ledger, prepare statements, forecasts, and variance analyses, and coordinate audits and regulatory examinations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting or related field.
• 3+ years accounting experience.
• 1 year of leadership experience.
• Must be 21 years of age or older.

Responsibilities

• Direct and oversee all accounting and financial reporting activities.
• Ensure compliance with gaming regulations, internal controls, and corporate accounting policies.
• Manage month-end and year-end financial close processes.
• Prepare financial statements, forecasts, budgets, and variance analyses.
• Monitor casino revenue, cage operations, and cash handling controls.
• Coordinate internal and external audits and regulatory examinations.
• Lead and develop the accounting and finance team.
• Provide financial guidance and strategic recommendations to property leadership.
• Safeguard company assets through effective internal controls and risk management practices.

Skills

Financial analysis

Leadership

GAAP knowledge

Regulatory compliance

Internal controls

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting

Tools

Excel

Access

Oracle

CMS

Job description

Job Summary

The Controller is responsible for overseeing all accounting, financial reporting, audit, budgeting, and internal control functions for the property. This position ensures compliance with gaming regulations, company policies, Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), and applicable state and federal laws. The Controller partners closely with operational leaders to provide financial analysis, support strategic decision-making, safeguard company assets, and maintain the integrity of all financial records.

The Controller leads the accounting team and is accountable for general ledger management, revenue reconciliation, gaming and non‑gaming financial reporting, cash controls, accounts payable, payroll coordination, fixed assets, tax compliance, forecasting, and annual budgeting processes. The role works collaboratively with internal and external auditors, gaming regulators, and corporate finance teams to ensure accurate reporting and operational excellence.

How You Will Create the Extraordinary

• Direct and oversee all accounting and financial reporting activities.
• Ensure compliance with gaming regulations, internal controls, and corporate accounting policies.
• Manage month‑end and year‑end financial close processes.
• Prepare financial statements, forecasts, budgets, and variance analyses.
• Monitor casino revenue, cage operations, and cash handling controls.
• Coordinate internal and external audits and regulatory examinations.
• Lead and develop the accounting and finance team.
• Provide financial guidance and strategic recommendations to property leadership.
• Safeguard company assets through effective internal controls and risk management practices.

What You Will Need

• Must be 21 years of age or older.
• Proficient in English verbal and written.
• Proficient with iOS devices.
• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or related field required.
• Prior accounting related experience of at least 3 years.
• Minimum of 1 year’s experience in leadership.

Additional Requirements

• Proficient with MS, Excel, Access, Oracle and CMS.
• Familiarity with state regulations.
• Ability to bend, stoop, twist, reach, and kneel repetitively.

The Company is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against employees or applicants based on race, color, national origin, sex, age over 40, religion, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, marital status, or any other characteristic protected by law.