Assistant Controller - Gaming Enterprise

Join Mystic Lake Casino at a transformative stage of growth as our Assistant Controller. In this highly visible leadership role, you will shape and strengthen the accounting organization, ensuring financial accuracy, scalable processes, and strong internal controls. Youll also have the opportunity to mentor and develop a talented team while helping build the foundation for the companys next phase of success. Enjoy weekly pay, health benefits, and 401K starting day one. Whatever your career goals may be, let Mystic Lake Casino help get you there!

Elevate & Thrive: Key Responsibilities:

• Leads staff and functions of corporate accounting, accounts payable, and retail audit.
• Provides work direction, assigns tasks, oversees processes, and ensures compliance with GAAP and other pertinent regulations.
• Coordinates the monthly financial closing process, ensuring that all entries and accruals are accurately reflected in financial reports; review financial data for accuracy and proper classification.
• Generates and distributes financial reports to management and the Board of Directors, requiring a strong understanding of company operations to ensure accurate reporting.
• Maintains the company's system of accounts and records for all transactions and assets; oversees the chart of accounts, fixed asset system, and capital reporting process.
• Documents and updates operational process and procedures for the Corporate Finance department to support consistency and compliance.
• Monitors daily cash activity and general cash management to ensure optimum investment levels; oversees bank balances.
• Manages accounts receivable processes to accelerate cash receipts and ensure proper and timely disbursements.
• Prepares and manages GASB 87 and GASB 96 entries to ensure compliance.
• Prepares and distributes monthly and quarterly variance analyses to support management decision-making.
• Leads financial process improvements and supports enterprise-wide transformation projects, including ERP implementation and optimization
• Collaborates closely with the Payroll function to ensure accounting alignment.
• Interviews, selects and promotes team members; provides training and development to ensure strong team performance; mentors and develops team members to support individual growth and overall team effectiveness; completes annual reviews and proactively managers team member performance; fosters a collaborative and accountable work environment.

Job Requirements

• Bachelors degree in accounting or finance required.
• 5+ years of progressive accounting and 2+ years of people leadership experience.
• Expert knowledge of GAAP and GASB standards.
• Skilled in implementing financial reporting best practices.
• Experience with ERP systems (NetSuite strongly preferred) and financial system improvements.
• Proven ability to lead teams, develop staff, and build an engaged, high-performing accounting function.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with high attention to detail.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
• Ability to thrive in a dynamic, growing organization.
• CPA preferred

Outstanding Benefits & Awesome Perks: Enjoy competitive weekly pay, outstanding benefits, and advancement opportunities at the SMSC Gaming Enterprise. Eligible Team Members are offered a comprehensive benefits package include medical, dental, life and disability insurance, onsite medical clinics and pharmacy, 401(k) retirement plan, paid time off, wellness programs and more. Plus, take advantage of perks like discounts on childcare, fuel, bus passes and fitness membership, free uniforms and free uniform cleaning, and tuition reimbursement.

Who We Are: Were not just in the business of entertainment; were in the business of crafting unforgettable experiences. We believe in the power of possibility, to unite and uplift, rallying around every triumph, big and small. At Mystic Lake and Little Six, every moment is a chance to be the experience.

Different backgrounds, different strengths, and different passions, we value the diversity that everyone brings to the table. Our values are a direct reflection of the diverse communities that we proudly serve, represent, and invest in. We invite you to the place to learn, grow, thrive and lead. Lets create moments that matter, celebrate diversity, and build a brighter future for all.

Be the Experience. Be Bold. Be Mystic.