Financial Controller – Gaming Resort Operations

Churchill Downs; Dumfries (VA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

The Rose Gaming Resort is a dynamic gaming and entertainment complex in Dumfries, Virginia, and Churchill Downs Incorporated seeks a Financial Controller to direct financial reporting, payroll, and general ledger functions. This role ensures precise funds management and adherence to regulatory requirements.

You will lead finance teams, establish budgeting standards, oversee external audits, and generate timely financial analyses to support strategic decisions in a competitive entertainment venue.

Qualifications

• Leadership and management skills, as well as excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to read, write, and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos.
• Ability to analyze financial data and prepare financial reports, statements, and projections.
• Knowledge of short- and long-term budgeting and forecasting, rolling budgets, and product-line profitability analysis.
• Knowledge of finance, accounting, general ledger, payroll, fixed assets, and financial analysis functions as well as gaming regulations.
• Knowledge of Microsoft applications and various accounting software programs.

Responsibilities

• Assists with the hiring, training, development and supervision of Finance teams.
• Establishes department standards, guidelines and objectives, and maintains other administrative processes such as budget and staffing to ensure proper planning and efficient operation of assigned areas.
• Participates in the design, development, and implementation of short- and long-term financial plans in relation to general ledger, accounts receivable, accounts payable, fixed assets, purchasing, payroll, and financial analysis.
• Creates and coordinates company budgets and inventory, ensuring efficient and effective use of funds, personnel, materials, facilities, and time.
• Coordinates preparation of external audit materials and external financial reporting.
• Prepares statements and reports of estimated future costs and revenues.
• Produces annual budgets, monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statement and other reports as requested.
• Reviews and manages the preparation of financial reports, studies, and information requests from other departments within the company.
• Directs daily, monthly, quarterly, and yearly reporting to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements.
• Reviews strengths and weaknesses of finance operations as well as administrative functions to implement changes, improve operations, and allocate resources.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Leadership and management

Verbal and written communication

Financial analysis

Budgeting and forecasting

Accounting software

Regulatory compliance knowledge

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field

CPA or MBA preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office

Accounting software

Job description

The Rose Gaming Resort is a dynamic gaming and entertainment complex in Dumfries, Virginia, and Churchill Downs Incorporated seeks a Financial Controller to direct financial reporting, payroll, and general ledger functions. This role ensures precise funds management and adherence to regulatory requirements.

You will lead finance teams, establish budgeting standards, oversee external audits, and generate timely financial analyses to support strategic decisions in a competitive entertainment venue.