Senior Controller, Slot Operations

Leap Brands; Las Vegas (NV); On-site; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Leap Brands is seeking a Senior Controller of Slot Operations in Las Vegas. This role involves ensuring financial integrity and compliance for the slot department, alongside optimizing performance through strategic analysis.

Candidates should have 8–10 years of experience in a high-volume casino, mastery in Slot Management Systems, and strong analytical skills. Ideal candidates will also have a degree in Accounting or Finance, with an MBA or CPA preferred.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 8–10 years of progressive financial leadership in a high-volume Las Vegas casino environment.
• Mastery of Slot Management Systems and advanced BI tools.
• Analytical skills to translate gaming mathematics into strategy.

Responsibilities

• Oversee Slot accounting for financial integrity and regulatory compliance.
• Analyze Win Per Unit (WPU) and Hold Percentage for operational optimization.
• Lead the budgeting process for the Slot Department.

Skills

Financial Governance

Regulatory Compliance

Budgeting

Forecasting

Slot Performance Analytics

Internal Control Procedures

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or Economics

MBA or CPA (highly preferred)

Tools

Slot Management Systems

Business Intelligence tools (e.g., Tableau, PowerBI)

Job description

TheSeniorControllerofSlotOperationsisresponsibleforthefinancialintegrity,regulatorycompliance,andperformanceoptimizationoftheproperty’slargestrevenueengine.Youwilloverseethe"SlotAccounting"ecosystem,ensuringevery"CoinIn"and"Jackpot"isreconciledwithsurgicalprecisionwhileprovidingthestrategicanalysisnecessarytooptimizegamemix,floorlayout,andreinvestmentstrategies.

Core Responsibilities

1. Financial Governance & Compliance
   • NGCB & Title31 Compliance: Ensure 100% adherence to Nevada Gaming Control Board (NGCB) Minimum Internal Control Standards (MICS) and federal anti-money laundering (Title 31) regulations.
   • Audit & Reconciliation: Oversee the daily "Soft Count" and "Hard Count" reconciliations, investigating all variances between the Slot Management System (SMS) and the physical count.
   • Internal Controls: Author and enforce Internal Control Procedures (ICPs) to safeguard casino assets and mitigate the risk of fraud or technical manipulation.
2. Slot Performance Analytics (EBITDA Driver)
   • Floor Optimization: Analyze Win Per Unit (WPU), Hold Percentage, and Theovs.Actual data to recommend machine moves, theme changes, and denomination shifts.
   • Capital Allocation: Direct the financial modeling for CAPEX requests (new machine purchases, TITO upgrades, and floor renovations) to ensure a targeted 2‑year ROI.
   • Vendor Management: Analyze the profitability of participation games vs. owned machines, negotiating lease terms to protect the property’s bottom line.
3. Operational Financial Leadership
   • Budgeting & Forecasting: Lead the annual budgeting process for the Slot Department, managing multi‑million‑dollar labor and maintenance budgets.
   • Taxation & Reporting: Prepare and file accurate monthly and quarterly gaming tax returns and financial statements for executive leadership and ownership.
   • Inter‑Departmental Liaison: Partner with the Marketing/Player Development team to audit "Free Slot Play" (FSP) reinvestment and evaluate the ROI of slot tournaments and promotions.

Candidate Profile & Requirements

• Experience: Minimum of 8–10 years of progressive financial leadership in a high‑volume Las Vegas casino environment.
• Systems Expertise: Mastery of Slot Management Systems (e.g., IGT Advantage, Konami SYNKROS, or Aristocrat Oasis) and advanced BI tools (e.g., Tableau, PowerBI).
• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or Economics. An MBA or CPA is highly preferred for candidates targeting Strip properties.
• Analytical Edge: Ability to translate complex gaming mathematics (PAR sheets, standard deviation) into executive‑level strategy.