TITLE: Controller SHIFT: Days and as needed
DEPARTMENT: Finance CLASSIFICATION: Gaming License Required
SUPERVISOR: General Manager
POSITION: Full Time Exempt
WAGE: Dependent on REQUIREMENT:
40 Hours per week
JOB SUMMARY: The Controller is responsible for the planning, directing, and controlling of
operational activities within the accounting, revenue accounting, cage/vault, purchasing, drop, and count team departments to ensure efficient control of financial resources and
maximization of profit. The Controller will analyze financial information and prepare financial reports to determine and/or maintain records of assets, liabilities, income, profit and loss, tax liability, or other financial activities within the organization. The Controller will develop internal controls to safeguard assets and coordinate and direct the financial planning, budgeting, procurement, and investment activities for Legendary Waters Resort and Casino. The Controller is responsible for preparing the financial statements, business activity reports, financial position forecasts, annual budgets, and reports required for financing to the Tribal Council.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: The Controller shall work under the general supervision of the General Manager to fulfill the following duties and responsibilities in an ethical and forthright manner:

• Coordinate and direct the budgeting and procurement processes of Legendary Waters

Resort and Casino.

• Work with the General Manager and revenue-generating department managers to

develop strategies for the maximization of profits and control of expenditures.

• Maintain department staff records.
• Must adhere to all safety and sanitation procedures.
• Maintain a documented system of policies and procedures for all departments that

report up to the Controller position.

• Manage outsourced functions.
• Oversee the operations of the accounting department, including the design of an

organizational structure is adequate for achieving the department’s goals and objectives.

• Ensure accounts payable are paid promptly (as cash flow allows).
• Ensure all reasonable discounts are given on accounts payable.
• Ensure accounts receivable are collected promptly.
• Maintain records of all contracts throughout the property.
• Maintain asset management records on all fixed assets.
• Monitor inventories of various departments.
• Ensure payroll is processed promptly.
• Ensure bank reconciliations are completed monthly.
• Ensure required debt payments are made on a timely basis.
• Maintain the chart of general ledger accounts.
• Maintain an orderly accounting filing system.
• Maintain a system of controls over accounting transactions.
• Issue timely and complete financial statements.
• Coordinate the preparation of the corporate annual report.
• Measure the performance of company operations to the recommended benchmarks.
• Manage the production of the annual budget and forecasts.
• Calculate variances from the budget and report significant issues to management.
• Provide a system of management cost reports.
• Provide financial analyses as needed, for capital investments, pricing

decisions, contract negotiations, and special events/promotions.

• Coordinate the provision of information to external auditors for the annual audit,

compliance, and state audits.

• Monitor debt levels and compliance with debt covenants.
• Comply with tribal, state, and federal government reporting requirements and tax

filings.

• Responsible for ensuring the reconciliation of all receivables, i.e. check cashing, credit

cards, and atm balancing.

• Direct management of accounting staff, which can include, but is not limited to:

Supervision, training, goal setting, hiring, performance evaluations, etc.

• Management oversight of Cage and Drop/Count Team Departments.
• Perform all other duties deemed necessary by the General Manager.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS: The Controller candidate should have an Associate degree in accounting or business administration, or equivalent business accounting experience and 10+ years of progressively responsible experience for a major company or division of a large corporation. Preference will be given to candidates with a Certified Public Accountant or Certified Management Accountant designation and to candidates with advanced degrees.

• Supervisory experience.
• Experience using Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint).
• Experience using accounting software – Specific experience with Great Plains accounting

software would be a plus.

• Must possess excellent communication, organizational, and analytical skills.
• Excellent attention to detail.
• Strong interpersonal, oral, and writing skills.
• Ability to prioritize tasks and multi-task.

Evening work may be needed for special events, projects, or deadlines.
Legendary Waters Resort & Casino has a drug-free workplace policy and adheres to the intent of the Drug-Free Workplace Act. All new hires are subject to a drug test before starting employment.
Native American hiring preference policy applies, yet all qualified applicants will be considered.
For further information contact:
Leah Hyde
Human Resources
37600 Onigamiing Drive,
Red Cliff WI. 54814
Leah.Hyde@legendarywaters.com (715)779-9401
Job Type: Full-time

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Ability to Commute:

• Bayfield, WI 54814 (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Bayfield, WI 54814: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In perso

• Coordinate and direct the budgeting and procurement processes of Legendary Water