Controller

SEMINOLE NATION GAMING ENTERPRISE; Seminole (OK); On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Seminole Nation Gaming Enterprise in Seminole, OK seeks an experienced accounting leader to oversee financial records for multiple gaming facilities, ensuring GAAP compliance and timely reporting.

You will supervise accounting staff, coordinate audits, and implement strong internal controls, driving accurate monthly closings and balance sheet integrity while advancing the tribe's goals.

Qualifications

• College degree in a technical discipline or master’s with professional certification (3–5 years).
• 3–5 years of accounting experience with GAAP and financial reporting.
• Strong knowledge of GAAP and internal controls.

Responsibilities

• Lead accounting team across accounts payable, accounts receivable, and payroll.
• Ensure GAAP compliance, internal controls, and policy adherence.
• Coordinate internal and external audits and respond to information requests.
• Prepare monthly financial statements and balance sheet reconciliations.
• Maintain general ledger processes and monthly closing package.

Skills

GAAP

Financial analysis

Audit coordination

Internal controls

Team leadership

Regulatory compliance

Education

College degree in technical discipline

Master's degree with certification

Job description

Job Location: SNGE - Seminole, OK 74868

SUMMARY: Responsibilities include accurate financial records are prepared for multiple gaming facilities in accordance with GAAP through supervision and assistance of the accounting team. This job is guided by organization policies, long-range objectives, and strategic plans. Decisions frequently involve very abstract policies, which demand new, innovative application of general theories and principles. Highest level of decision-making within the organization exists. The ultimate objective of this position is to help advance the Seminole Nation by delivering value and signature moments every day.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Creates and supports a work environment/culture focused on building high-trust relationships by extending support and respect to all.
• Design, establish, and maintain an organizational structure for gaming accounting to effectively accomplish the organizations strategic goals and objectives.
• Serve as a liaison between operations and accounting to ensure all properties are accounted for uniformly and accurately.
• Identifies, investigates, and reports any system, document or accounting issues that occur during business to the Gaming Enterprise Manager.
• Responsible for leading all gaming audits and meeting external and internal audit requests for information.
• Responsible for compliance of Gaming Regulations, Internal Policies and Procedures, and Revenue Reporting Regulations of all gaming operations.
• Responsible for ensuring all gaming facilities use approved processes for daily accounting functions.
• Responsible for overseeing the activities of the gaming accounting departments for the accurate and timely dissemination of financial management reports including, but not limited to, internal and external monthly financial statements, and annual audits.
• Responsible for financial audit coordination and preparation concerning external and internal requests.
• Responsible for establishing and ensuring that accounting policies are in accordance with GAAP and industry best practices.
• Provide transactional control over the Company's general ledger system and ensure a robust monthly closing package and balance sheet reconciliation process is maintained.
• Establish and maintain systems and controls which verify the integrity of all systems, processes, and data, and enhance the company's value.
• Reviews departmental reports, addressing potential conflicts and/or misinformation while working to achieve and maintain a maximum level of employee service and satisfaction as well as guest service and satisfaction throughout the properties.
• Facilitates the flow of information throughout the property, by attending regularly scheduled departmental meetings.
• Held accountable, to a high degree, for the accuracy and thoroughness of property records and reports.
• Ensuring the accuracy & timeliness of all day to day, monthly, quarterly and annual financial reporting.
• General Ledger responsibilities include maintenance of the general ledger (GL), monthly balancing of GL accounts, monthly adjusting journal entries, recurring entries, monthly audit trial balance, preparation of monthly financial statements and management/maintenance of all related documentation related to GL.
• Ensuring compliance, internal controls & financial processes are all being adhered to in accordance with SNGE Policy and Procedure, SN Tribal Internal Controls, and NIGC MICS requirements.
• Providing regular & ad-hoc Financial & Business Analysis to support the management team.
• Responsible for supervising, directing, and coordinating the work of several accounting associates in all aspects of accounting (accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll), overseeing Accounting and Revenue audit processes.

QUALIFICATIONS

A college degree in a technical discipline or a master’s degree (non-technical) or non-technical degree plus professional certification with three (3) to five (5) years of similar or related experience.

MANAGERIAL RESPONSIBILITY: Is responsible for the overall direction, coordination, and evaluation of the department. Also directly supervises non-supervisory employees. Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.