Senior Casino Controller & Strategy Lead

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

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.