Controller

Grand Lake Casino; Grove (OK); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Grand Lake Casino is seeking a Controller to oversee financial operations across the casino and its amenities, with focus on revenue audits, accounting, and procurement. This role leads the Purchasing, Shipping & Receiving, Accounting, and Revenue Audit departments to ensure accurate financial reporting and strong controls.

Responsibilities include managing GL, AP, financial reporting, budgets, audits, and vendor relations, while maintaining compliance with Title 31 and NIGC standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field required; CPA or MBA preferred.
• Minimum of 5 years accounting experience, including at least 2 years in a leadership role.
• Experience in a casino or tribal gaming environment strongly preferred.
• Solid knowledge of GAAP, internal controls, and casino industry compliance (Title 31, MICS, NIGC).
• Familiarity with procurement best practices, inventory management, and vendor relations.
• Proficiency with accounting software and casino management systems (e.g., Agilysys, Sage Intacct etc.).
• Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills.
• High level of integrity and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily, weekly, and monthly revenue audits to ensure accuracy and compliance.
• Manage all accounting functions, including general ledger, accounts payable, financial reporting, and asset management.
• Supervise the preparation of monthly and year-end financial statements, reconciliations, and variance analyses.
• Ensure compliance with Title 31, NIGC, and internal control standards.
• Provide strategic leadership for Purchasing, Shipping & Receiving, Accounting, and Revenue Audit departments.
• Establish and monitor procurement policies, vendor relationships, cost controls, and purchasing of goods and services.
• Oversee receipt and verification of incoming shipments and coordinate with requesting departments.
• Collaborate with department heads to align financial and procurement practices with operational needs.
• Support budgeting and forecasting with executive leadership.
• Train, mentor, and evaluate finance and procurement team members.
• Coordinate with internal and external auditors during audits and reviews.
• Identify and implement process improvements across finance and procurement operations.

Skills

GAAP knowledge

Leadership

Financial analysis

Communication skills

Internal controls

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting/Finance

CPA or MBA preferred

Tools

Agilysys

Sage Intacct

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: All GLC Properties - Grove, OK 74344

Position Type: Full Time

Salary Range: $85,000.00 - $110,000.00 Salary/year

Job Shift: Any

Controller

Department: Management

Classification: PMO

Exemption Status: Exempt

Reports To: Refer to Org-Chart

Pay Grade: DOE

Location: All GLC Properties

Position Summary

— The Controller is responsible for overseeing the financial operations of Grand Lake Casino and its amenities with a strong focus on revenue audit, accounting, and procurement functions.

Essential Functions

• Oversee daily, weekly, and monthly revenue audits to ensure accuracy, completeness, and compliance with internal policies, tribal gaming regulations, and applicable federal/state guidelines.
• Manage all accounting functions, including general ledger, accounts payable, financial reporting, and asset management.
• Supervise the preparation of monthly and year-end financial statements, reconciliations, and variance analyses.
• Ensure compliance with Title 31, NIGC, and internal control standards.
• Provide strategic leadership and direction for the Purchasing, Shipping & Receiving, Accounting, and Revenue Audit departments, ensuring effective procurement processes, accurate inventory management, and strong financial controls.
• Establish and monitor procurement policies, vendor relationships, cost controls, and timely purchasing of goods and services.
• Oversee the receipt and verification of incoming shipments, ensuring proper documentation and coordination with requesting departments.
• Collaborate with department heads to align financial and procurement practices with operational needs.
• Support budgeting and forecasting efforts in coordination with executive leadership.
• Train, mentor, and evaluate finance and procurement team members.
• Coordinate with internal and external auditors during audits and compliance reviews.
• Identify and implement process improvements across finance and procurement operations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field required; CPA or MBA preferred.
• Minimum of 5 years of accounting experience, including at least 2 years in a leadership role.
• Experience in a casino or tribal gaming environment strongly preferred.
• Solid knowledge of GAAP, internal controls, and casino industry compliance (Title 31, MICS, NIGC)
• Familiarity with procurement best practices, inventory management, and vendor relations.
• Proficiency with accounting software and casino management systems (e.g., Agilysys, Sage Intacct etc.).
• Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills.
• High level of integrity and attention to detail.

Other Requirements

— Required to obtain and maintain a Seneca Cayuga tribal gaming license and a state issued I.D. All applicants must successfully pass a preemployment drug screening prior to beginning employment. Must be at least 18 years of age per gaming regulations.

Physical Requirements

— Position requires sitting at a desk for entire shifts; ability to twist, stoop, bend, use extensive and repetitive hand movements, and lift up to 35 lbs. regularly.

Work Environment

— Grand Lake Casino is a drug and alcohol-free workplace; Must be able to work in a casino environment which includes high levels of smoke, dust, noise, and bright flashing lights.

Special Working Conditions

— Must be able to have a flexible and versatile schedule to include weekends and holidays as needed.

This position description is not an exhaustive listing of the expectations associated with the role and additional tasks may be assigned as needed by management. Changes to this document may only be made by a member of the Human Resources Department.

Grand Lake Casino is an Indian Preference Employer. You must be able to pass a drug screen with negative results. Employees are expected to know existing Grand Lake Casino policies and know to refer to those policies when necessary.